Abstract

An embroidery book featuring a Japanese motif. Chapters are divided into four seasons. This book shows life-size embroidery designs and the works using with the designs on wide spread. The original illustrations are drawn by Yoko Ganaha, a popular illustrator. The embroidery artist is Hisako Nishisu, a director of the Japan Art Craft Association.
The layout is very simple to understand easily for even beginners, and they can try to make all embroideries, which are used 1 to 3 colors, and the applied works are completed with ready-made aprons, stoles, handkerchiefs, etc,. You will surely think, "I can make this!". All of the 10 embroidery patterns on this book are made by only a few processes, each having step-by-step photos.

Examples of the embroidery patterns:
Spring／ Cherry blossoms, Swallow, Dandelion, Thistle, Horsetail
Summer／ Hydrangea, Ground cherry, Goldfish, Asiatic dayflower, Killifish, Cloud and dragon
Autumn／ Chrysanthemum, Autumn leaves, Mushroom, Nuts, Dianthus, Great burnet
Winter ・Early spring ／Camellia, Yukinowa（Japanese traditional pattern shaped like snow）, Heavenly bamboo, Dharma（Japanese traditional figurine）, Mt. Fuji etc.

Examples of the works using the patterns:
Handkerchief, Book cover, Furoshiki (Japanese traditional cloths), Pouch, Mini bag, Cushion, Purse, Brooch, Apron etc.

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