Abstract

Darning is a mending technique used to fill gaps and holes by sewing stitches horizontally and vertically as though weaving a cloth. It's also a popular way of making decorative embroidery, as you can use a mix of colorful threads to create playful motifs. This illustrated book guides you through the technique and shows you how to craft an array of adorable embroidery designs.

Inspired by Spanish mosaic tiles, the author has developed her own style of embroidery that employs European darningtechniques.

Unique color combinations and one-of-a-kind pieces.
46 designs with full sizetemplates at the end of the book.
With more readers becoming sustainability-aware, there is a growing interest in upcycling clothes –darning is the perfect technique for such readers.

Adorable, creative designs
Author's workshop held in London sold out in three hours

Author’s Information

Tomomi Mimura began working with embroidery in 2017 after falling in love with the darning stitch.
Her unique embroidery style,"mosaic darning" brings color to your life, and joy to your heart.
Holds popular workshops and events in Japan and abroad
Darning stitch embroidery workshop held in London was a hit, with participants coming from the UK and abroad, some as far as France and Australia.
Instagram: 26,000 followers