Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators: An Insect Lover's Guide to Silk Shading Embroidery

By Victoria Matthewson

Discover the beauty of nature through the art of needlepainting, blending embroidery with a love for plants and pollinators.

"If you love the idea of needlepainting natural subjects in realistic ways, I think you'll really love this book. There's much to learn from it, and it's a good guide in observation and in building "nature journaling" skills with needle and thread." - Mary Corbet

Expert Guidance Learn silk shading techniques with detailed instructions and stunning examples.9 Exquisite Projects Stitch vibrant plant and pollinator pairings like the ox-eye daisy with a hoverfly or fennel with a seven-spot ladybird.Fascinating Insights Gain entomological knowledge about pollinators, verified by Buglife charity.Skill Development Perfect for intermediate embroiderers or ambitious beginners eager to expand their craft.
This book is more than an embroidery guide--it's a celebration of nature brought to life with needle and thread.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782218602
• ISBN13: 9781782218609
• Release Date: November 2021
• Publisher: Search Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.2" x 9.9"