Delight in 20 creative stitching patterns that bring the joy of nature and its seasons to embroiderers of all skill levels. Also includes ideas for how to put your completed projects to use!

Embroider endlessly customizable patterns and projects from Japanese designer Rieko Oka of Ten to Sen Moyo Seisakujo Patterns Studio, whose unique textiles have captivated craft & design enthusiasts.

• 20 embroidery patterns, each including full-color photos, thread colors, stitches, tips, and the traceable pattern in color and clearly annotated with stitches. Photos of the projects in multiple color schemes for each pattern encourage creativity!
• Variety of imagery and ways to customize: From whimsical cats to hygge trees, the patterns feature animals, flowers, raindrops, and more rendered in a range of styles and stitches, along with guidance for using the entire pattern or creating a small motif from a portion of it.
• Ideas for how to turn the patterns into projects, including a boxed-corner pouch, pen case, mini bag, brooch, and, of course, displaying your art! Projects feature step-by-step illustrations.
• Beginner-friendly: The patterns use 12 basic stitches that are fully explained with step-by-step illustrations.
• A perfectly cozy gift! Printed on quality paper with a durable sewn binding that will stay open, making it easy to follow along.

Beautiful photographs and descriptive diagrams make the patterns easy to follow. Suggestions for alternative color schemes and pattern uses allow you to make each pattern your own. And the book’s handy size makes it as portable as an embroidery hoop!

Whether you’re a beginner embroiderer interested in a variety of easy, cozy, and versatile embroidery patterns, or are more experienced and are looking for interesting patterns to try, you’ll love learning to draw with thread with Rieko Oka’s 20 nature-inspired patterns.