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Embroidery lovers,expand your stitching repertoire to include punch needle! Discover the art of punchneedle with this collection of 11 special projects from Japanese embroideryartist Yumiko Higuchi. This series of sweet little projects will teach you howto achieve rich, three-dimensional textures and finishes with your fiber art,all using a punch needle pen and embroidery floss. In this curatedcollection, Higuchi offers her simple, modern spin on classic embroideryprojects, including brooches, pouches, coasters, samplers, pillows, and hoopart. Inspired by the colors and shapes of nature, her designs feature fruit,flowers, leaves, gemstones, and animals. She explores different punch needletechniques, utilizing traditional embroidery floss to create a variety oftextures, from flat stitches and tidy little loops to plush, three-dimensionalshapes. You'll also learn how to create shading with embroidery floss andincorporate metallic thread into your work for an elegant touch. This lovelyintroduction to punch needle is designed for modern makers who love YumikoHiguchi's style and are interested in exploring this fun craft. Once you getstarted with this rhythmic, meditative needle art, you won't be able to stop!

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After attending Tama Art University 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. You can find her on Instagram @yumikohiguchi. She resides in Tokyo, Japan.

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