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coinchantal's review
4.0
What a cute and simple book to learn how to make this great animal. The book reads fast and all is easily explained. Great examples of what you can make. The pictures are gorgeous. Lots of great step by step instruction. Worth every penny!
belellcollins's review
5.0
This book was rediculously cute. I started embroidering during quarantine in March and haven't been able to get enough. Between the explanations for how to transfer your own designs, the instructions about stitches, and the wealth of ideas for new projects I closed this book and felt like I had so many ideas for gifts and things I wanted to decorate with that I was full to bursty. Jessica Long's passion and creativity come through on this book clearly and her ease of explanation really made me excited to try things that might totally fail!
annieb123's review
4.0
Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Animal Embroidery Workbook is a tutorial and style guide for surface embroidery by Jessica Long. Due out 1st Nov 2020 from Fox Chapel, it's 208 pages and will be available in paperback format.
I enjoyed this book a lot. The pictures are all very clear and colorful, the projects are well designed and appealing, and the text is upbeat and fun. The introduction includes a discussion of tools, supplies, and basic techniques. The bulk of the book is taken up by the 30 different animal projects. The projects themselves are varied and attractive. The display models in the book are shown mounted in hoops, but all of them could certainly be easily adapted to other finishes. All of the templates are included. Each tutorial contains an introduction, materials list (nothing too exotic or difficult to source), and step by step photo tutorials from start to finish. Tips and alternative finishes are included in the tutorials. The book also includes line drawn templates and an index but no index.
It should be noted that this book is about surface embroidery, not cross stitch. It's lovely to see tutorials and and upswing in interest for the other fibrearts; it seems like only cross-stitch had any following for a long long time and it's nice to see surface embroidery enjoying a renaissance. I really love the breezy and sweet style, and the quirky friendly animal projects.
Beautiful projects. Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Animal Embroidery Workbook is a tutorial and style guide for surface embroidery by Jessica Long. Due out 1st Nov 2020 from Fox Chapel, it's 208 pages and will be available in paperback format.
I enjoyed this book a lot. The pictures are all very clear and colorful, the projects are well designed and appealing, and the text is upbeat and fun. The introduction includes a discussion of tools, supplies, and basic techniques. The bulk of the book is taken up by the 30 different animal projects. The projects themselves are varied and attractive. The display models in the book are shown mounted in hoops, but all of them could certainly be easily adapted to other finishes. All of the templates are included. Each tutorial contains an introduction, materials list (nothing too exotic or difficult to source), and step by step photo tutorials from start to finish. Tips and alternative finishes are included in the tutorials. The book also includes line drawn templates and an index but no index.
It should be noted that this book is about surface embroidery, not cross stitch. It's lovely to see tutorials and and upswing in interest for the other fibrearts; it seems like only cross-stitch had any following for a long long time and it's nice to see surface embroidery enjoying a renaissance. I really love the breezy and sweet style, and the quirky friendly animal projects.
Beautiful projects. Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
tootall77hc's review
5.0
This Animal Embroidery Workbook is full of whimsical critter patterns. I had been hoping to learn how to embroider and this book has given me the confidence to start! The author wrote a such an inspiring introduction to her book and was very thorough in covering everything a beginner needs to start embroidering. Even the pattern instructions are simple enough for beginners to understand.
hannas_heas47's review
5.0
Loved it! I don’t have a crafty bone in my body but this book sure makes me wish for it! So many cute and adorable designs you can draw onto any fabric and craft. I loved how step by step it was with colorful schemes, and the chapter showing you the different needlepoint stitches.
I’m in the process of moving and getting older but I swear to myself I’m going to slow down soon and give these a try. I’m a beginner but I loved the book!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.
I’m in the process of moving and getting older but I swear to myself I’m going to slow down soon and give these a try. I’m a beginner but I loved the book!
I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review.
dorayang's review
4.0
What an adorable book on embroidery AND animals. I don't have a lot of time at the moment, but will be trying at least a couple of the designs from here.. This book is great for teaching beginners all the different types of stitches to be successful in this meditative craft.
shawcrit's review
5.0
This is a beautiful book filled with lovely animal-themed embroidery projects for beginners and those with more experience. There is a lot of cohesion between the projects, so they can work well displayed together. The book begins with detailed and comprehensive information about transferring patterns, picking materials, finishing your projects, completing the main embroidery stitches, and more.
I was most impressed with the amount of detail and guidance provided in each pattern. Rather than just provide the outlines and some general colour selections, the author provides extensive tips and trips on how to achieve the desired result, and even provides guidance on the direction of stitches and colour blending. There are also suggestions provided for alternative colour palettes and finishes in some cases which allows for customization.
The patterns are divided into two general sections: the first is targeted towards beginners, and the second is targeted towards those with more experience who want to stretch their skillset and incorporate more detail into their embroidery projects. I like the variety provided in both and I will be trying out patterns from both sections.
Overall, this is an excellent book for embroiderers of different skill levels looking for cute and whimsical animal-themed projects.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I was most impressed with the amount of detail and guidance provided in each pattern. Rather than just provide the outlines and some general colour selections, the author provides extensive tips and trips on how to achieve the desired result, and even provides guidance on the direction of stitches and colour blending. There are also suggestions provided for alternative colour palettes and finishes in some cases which allows for customization.
The patterns are divided into two general sections: the first is targeted towards beginners, and the second is targeted towards those with more experience who want to stretch their skillset and incorporate more detail into their embroidery projects. I like the variety provided in both and I will be trying out patterns from both sections.
Overall, this is an excellent book for embroiderers of different skill levels looking for cute and whimsical animal-themed projects.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
gothicvamperstein's review
4.0
This book was really cute and inspirational, especially if one enjoys crafting and animals. There's a bit of variety, so I think there's plenty for most people in it.
graypeape's review
5.0
This is a well put together embroidery book, suitable for beginners while being useful to more advanced embroiderers as well. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the projects start fairly simply before progressing to more involved needle painting. The patterns are adorable, though those who can't handle cute might be disappointed (though it's hard for me to believe, some people just don't like cute things, poor dears).
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