Needlepainted Plants and Pollinators: An Insect Lover’s Guide to Silk Shading Embroidery

Description

Discover the beauty of nature through the art of needlepainting, blending embroidery with a love for plants and pollinators.

“If you love the idea of needlepainting natural subjects in realistic ways, I think you’ll really love this book. There’s much to learn from it, and it’s a good guide in observation and in building “nature journaling” skills with needle and thread.” – Mary Corbet

• Expert Guidance: Learn silk shading techniques with detailed instructions and stunning examples.
• 9 Exquisite Projects: Stitch vibrant plant and pollinator pairings like the ox-eye daisy with a hoverfly or fennel with a seven-spot ladybird.
• Fascinating Insights: Gain entomological knowledge about pollinators, verified by Buglife charity.
• Skill Development: Perfect for intermediate embroiderers or ambitious beginners eager to expand their craft.

This book is more than an embroidery guide—it”s a celebration of nature brought to life with needle and thread.