INTRODUCTION

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!