Embroider a menagerie of adorable animals!
- 30 charming projects for animal embroidery hoops, including a giraffe, fox, hedgehog, cat, chickadee, red panda, and more, each with beautiful floral accents
- Step-by-step instructions, color diagrams, stitch direction diagrams, color keys, and full-size patterns for designs that range from simple to challenging
- Beginner-friendly guide to basic stitches, tools, supplies, and techniques, such as transferring patterns and setting up a double hoop
- Modern techniques for blending and creating depth, texture, and personality within each design
- Author Jessica Long is a popular embroidery artist and the owner of Jessica Long Embroidery where she shares her embroidery patterns, kits, helpful tutorials, and more
Take your embroidery to the next level with what's sure to be the most charming embroidery book you'll ever own!
From a sweet giraffe and an elephant with a flower crown to a smiling sloth and a dancing unicorn, Animal Embroidery Workbook features dozens of easy-to-use templates to create embroidery hoops of all your favorite animals!
This collection of embroidery patterns ranges in skill level from simple to more advanced, so there's something for everyone to try! Intermediate embroiderers will find plenty of inspiration and pick up these stunning designs in no time. If you're a beginner, start by tackling the easy projects first, to practice and build your confidence, and then further your skills with the more complex projects and progress into advanced thread painting designs.
These 30 super cute animal projects come with step-by-step instructions and feature lovely floral details. Included is basic introductory information about selecting materials and supplies, safety, essential techniques—including how to transfer templates, how to set up a double hoop, finishing techniques, and more—and a helpful stitch guide. You'll also find more modern techniques for blending and creating depth, texture, and personality within each whimsical design. A must-have guide for practiced embroiderers of any level, Animal Embroidery Workbook will make you smile as you accomplish hoop after hoop!
Designed and written by author Jessica Long, a popular embroidery artist and the founder of Jessica Long Embroidery where she shares her patterns, kits, tutorials, and more, Animal Embroidery Workbook is a delightful one-of-a-kind project book packed with clear, easily usable embroidery patterns, helpful diagrams, and insightful tips.
With 208 pages and over 300 color photos and illustrations, this gorgeous book on embroidering will inspire you and expand your embroidery skills.
Get started creating your own adorable menagerie of embroidered animals, with Animal Embroidery Workbook!
"In Animal Embroidery Workbook, Jessica enlivens the craft of embroidery with whimsy and fun, using her skill as an artist to bring a variety of critters to life. Jessica's projects are endearing, her instructions are easy to follow, and her joy in stitching is infectious. A fabulous book for beginners and beyond who want to play with contemporary embroidery."
—Mary Corbet, Needle 'n Thread (needlenthread)
"Whether you're a beginning embroiderer or a seasoned stitcher, Animal Embroidery Workbook is perfect for both. Jessica introduces you to supplies and stitches as well as how to create her delightful designs—including my favorite: the Smiling Sloth!"
—Sara Barnes, Brown Paper Bag (brwnpaperbag, @brwnpaperbag)
Jessica Long is the founder of Jessica Long Embroidery, where she shares her patterns, kits, and tutorials, as well as embroidered jewelry and hoop art. A self-taught embroiderer, Jessica specializes in charming, colorful floral and animal patterns, elegant silhouettes, and unique double-hoop designs. She resides in Phoenix, AZ.
