Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture is a comprehensive introduction to embroidery, thread painting, and stumpwork, perfect for the embroidery novice wanting to gain confidence in their skills! Author Jessica Long offers expert advice, sharing tips and tricks to be successful as you take on your first project. In part one, you’ll discover everything you need to be prepared, like what materials and supplies you’ll need to succeed, stumpwork techniques, a quick-reference stitch guide, and how to finish your work. Then in part two, you’ll find 25 adorable animal projects! The project section is organized by level of difficulty, building skills until you’re pro. Step-by-step instructions are provided to easily guide you through each pattern, with high-quality images and diagrams to help you visualize your final piece. From a folksy bluebird to a fun fish mosaic, striped gecko, bumblebee bouquet, forest elk, and more—there are so many charming critters to create. Jessica Long encourages you to sit back, slow down, and relax as you embark on your embroidery journey!
