Embroidered Animals - Yumiko Higuchi fabric-swatches and sparkling Angelina fibers are

and sparkling Angelina fibers are hand carded together to create beautiful heathered colors

the technique of blocking is one of my favorite things to demonstrate

while a section on combining colors will inspire you to try mixing and matching to create something new

In the dye baths

and our new version of On the Spice Market shawl kits

Embroidered Animals - Yumiko Higuchi fabric-swatches and sparkling Angelina fibers areBy Yumiko HiguchiFrom elegant birds to adorable rabbits and wonderfully simple sheep, the 25 motifs and patterns in this book offer both a modern flair and an organic true to nature style. The whimsical animal designs ranging from wild wolves, cheetahs, and giraffes to cuddly and cute bears, cats, dogs, monkeys, and pigs can be incorporated into any of the sewing projects included, such as bags, pillows, bookmarks, and sachets, so that beginner and