{"product_id":"embroidering-life-yumiko-higuchi","title":"Embroidering Life - Yumiko Higuchi","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew at Ūmei! Embroidering Life\u003cspan\u003e by Japanese Embroidery extraordinaire Yumiko Higuchi.  If you don't embroider Higuchi san will make you want to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-about-the-book\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slot product-about 9781645471837 isbn-related seemoreenable show opened\" id=\"seemore-0\" height-fold=\"377\" target-height=\"584.328\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"overview\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContaining 44 new embroidery patterns and 9 projects spanning all four seasons, this new book from successful artist Yumiko Higuchi offers embroiderers ​plenty of new designs to work with over the year. Each month has a unique motif, largely inspired by Japan—a cherry blossom tree for March, a bonsai for May, Tanabata festival decorations for July, a winter globe for December, and more. Aside from Higuchi’s classical botanicals, this collection also includes designs for cocktails, coral forests, instruments, airplanes and suitcases, sweet treats, and traditional Japanese Hinamatsuri items. Projects include an ornament, sachet, tapestry, fabric panel, potholder, lesson bag, book cover, ribbon brooch, and ring pillow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach design and project is accompanied by step-by-step instructions, including recommended materials, thread colors, stitching style variations, and measurements. Accessible and easy to follow, this book is suited for both beginners and experienced embroiderers alike, offering unique, charming, and cozy designs for crafters of all kinds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e​Each design in the book is accompanied by step-by-step instructions for recreating it, including stitch types, thread colors by number, and thread type. There is also a detailed section on how to perform certain stitches and knots to guide beginners.   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether embroidering a new dress, a pillowcase, a bag, or even a jar cover for jam,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eStitching through the Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehas charming patterns that are sure to spark creativity and festivity for embroiderers both experienced and just starting out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes a great gift for yourself or someone who appreciates embroidery.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more-link-wrap opened\"\u003e\u003cbutton type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-link more\"\u003eSee Less\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-listen-to-a-clip\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-also-in-series\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"#alsoinseries\" id=\"alsoinseries\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mobile-also-by-author\"\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"#alsobyauthor\" id=\"alsobyauthor\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"slot author-also-by 9781645471837 isbn-related show\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-author-also-by\" data-work-author-list=\"2136500\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ŪMEI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41445235621946,"sku":null,"price":17.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2427\/4603\/files\/FullSizeRender_fd279c5b-f5ae-43da-8fb1-b9dfb722516e.jpg?v=1780689391","url":"https:\/\/shopumei.com\/products\/embroidering-life-yumiko-higuchi","provider":"ŪMEI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}