Description
Transform your fabric with a flourish of embroidered creatures! In Garden of Embroidered Bugs, artist Beth Upstill guides you through creating over 30 charming, hand-stitched insects, plus two bonus projects. This book is your ticket to a world of colourful, textured embroidery, breathing life and character into any appliqué or fiber art project.
Each of the 55 full-colour, spiral-bound pages includes clear diagrams, easy-to-follow instructions, and stunning photos of the finished bugs. You’ll learn a variety of essential stitches, including bullion, satin, and needle weaving, with every step clearly illustrated. Perfect for both beginners and experienced stitchers, this book will help you build your skills and master the bullion knot, a key element in many of Upstill’s designs.
Dive into your own garden of creative stitching and discover the relaxing and rewarding process of bringing these delightful bugs to life.
Beth Upstill is the owner of West Coast Wool, a business specializing in hand-dyed wools and patterns for fiber arts. She is known for her vibrant, freeform approach to embroidery and teaches workshops on wool appliqué and embroidery.
