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The Stitched Landscape
An Embroidery Field Guide to the Textures, Colors, and Lines of the Natural World
Description
Observe and embroider the natural world with this inspiring guide to nature journaling with a needle and thread.
Transform your appreciation of nature into unique works of art by stitching embroidered landscapes! Artist Anna Hultin’s step-by-step projects blend traditional embroidery skills with experimental techniques that draw inspiration from the lines, patterns, and textures of the natural world. Learn how to embroider flowers, plants, and trees using a few basic stitches, discover new techniques for a variety of non-traditional materials and methods like painting on fabric with watercolors, collaging with fabrics to create depth, and stitching with raw wool, and learn how to compose these elements into an original scene based on your own nature observations.
Transform your appreciation of nature into unique works of art by stitching embroidered landscapes! Artist Anna Hultin’s step-by-step projects blend traditional embroidery skills with experimental techniques that draw inspiration from the lines, patterns, and textures of the natural world. Learn how to embroider flowers, plants, and trees using a few basic stitches, discover new techniques for a variety of non-traditional materials and methods like painting on fabric with watercolors, collaging with fabrics to create depth, and stitching with raw wool, and learn how to compose these elements into an original scene based on your own nature observations.
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Praise
“Anyone interested in expanding their stitch practice while also feeling more connected to the ecologies in the world around us will love this book!”
—Christi Johnson, author of The Art of Embroidery Design and Mystical Stitches
“This book is a must-have for any nature or embroidery enthusiast!”
—Megan Zaniewski, author of Stumpwork Embroidery & Thread Painting
“Through step-by-step demonstrations, helpful building blocks, and loads of encouragement, Anna will help your creativity run wild."
—Sara Barnes, author of Threads of Treasure