Modern hand embroidery, to me, is the idea of creating more with less. Mastering just a few stitches and, as I like to think of it, ‘painting with thread’ allows for less time focusing on techniques and more time focusing on the art itself. The possibilities are boundless and, with the help of this book, you will be able to begin your journey into floral hand embroidery. This collection of patterns is designed to equip you with the resources to stitch beautiful modern florals and plants. With practice anyone, regardless of skill level, will be able to recreate all of the patterns found in this book. The projects at the end of the book show where you can take these designs, and what you can ultimately create once you have absorbed all aspects of modern floral hand embroidery, the Gulush way!
Each pattern comes with a stitched reference, a pattern breakdown, and a color code key – all the information you need to paint a picture in thread! Use the stitch key at the bottom of each page to match with the color codes in the pattern (along with the required strands – or ‘str’ – of thread) and voila, you now have the map to create an endless supply of forever flowers. Working the patterns in the App may seem daunting but, with some practice, you can (and will) become a master of modern hand embroidery! Before you start, look at the pattern and take note of any stitches that would create an outline – these form the lines that you will color in with thread and should therefore be stitched first (these are not included in every pattern). Then look for the filling stitches and work these from the center outwards. Each pattern differs, but can be completed in a similar way – just make sure to start from the center of the pattern and work your way out. Once the base of the design ...