After attending Tama Art University in Tokyo, Japan, and working as a handbag designer, Yumiko Higuchi launched her career as an embroidery artist in 2008. She is the author of multiple embroidery books, including Simply Stitched. Visit her website at www.yumikohiguchi.com.
Japanese embroidery, to me, is always so beautifully delicate, and this book showcases the art of embroidery to perfection. I love the folk art designs that adorn the bag and purse projects and the flamingos are my absolute favourite. There is a pattern sheet included, so the designs can be traced to your fabric and along with the written instructions for each project, there are drawings to help guide you. There is a lot of technique help and tips to give your project a perfect finish. The designs will inspire you to create your own unique and personal style, and can be used to decorate cushions clothes and so much more. -- Tracy Shephard * Postcard Reviews *