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Color and Explore Majestic Butterflies, Crystals, and MushroomsInspired by nostalgic memories of days spent observing and learning in the science classroom, this coloring book is filled with interesting and unique specimens for you to color. From pretty crystals and funky mushrooms to elegant feathers and beautiful butterflies, you'll find over 350 illustrations full of intricate details.Follow the helpful coloring tips and tricks to create realistic illustrations that express light, shadow, and texture, or experiment with color schemes and fun designs to create fantasy-inspired illustrations from your wildest imagination. Along the way, you'll also learn fun facts about science and nature, like how to tell a mushroom's age or the difference between a moth and a butterfly. Created as a collaboration between a former elementary school teacher and an artist, this beautiful book will bring back memories of days spent discovering and spark your creativity as you enjoy coloring these curious objects of nature.

Originally published in Japanese language by Boutique-Sha, Tokyo, Japan.

Get inspired to reduce your consumption of fast fashion and build a unique and upcycled wardrobe with one-of-a-kind garments! In Wardrobe Embroidery, Warunee Bolstad of @plystreknitwear shows you how to easily breathe new life into your wardrobe by adding embroidery to clothes both old and new. Warunee presents a collection of charming embroidery patterns, ranging from beginner-friendly hearts and daisies to intricate floral arrangements. Use these lovely designs to freshen up worn out blouses and jeans or to personalize plain white t-shirts and boring bags. Colorful step-by-step photos will help you master your stitching technique and offer inspiration for developing your own embroidery designs. You'll also find Warunee's nine signature knitting patterns, which provide the perfect canvas for embroidered embellishments. From classic crewnecks and cabled cardigans to elegant handbags and cozy neckwarmers, these beautiful and simple designs offer sustainable style for everyday life. With Wardrobe Embroidery, you'll be inspired to create your favorite pieces of clothing that you'll cherish for years to come.

Discover the art of kogin, a style of traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery with modern appeal. Historically, kogin was used as a pattern darning technique to reinforce threadbare fabric and add warmth to the clothing worn by farmers in the villages of northern Japan. With dozens of beautiful and simple geometric patterns, kogin embroidery offers fresh inspiration and authentic technique to proponents of the decorative mending movement.Colorful photos offer step-by-step instruction for learning this simple counted thread embroidery technique. Beginners will discover how to prepare the thread and fabric, how to read kogin charts, and how to make the basic straight stitches that comprise kogin motifs. Once you've mastered the basics, try your hand at one of the 25 adorable and easy projects included in the book. Featuring bright and modern color schemes, these accessories are designed for contemporary life. You'll find and assortment of pretty brooches, barrettes and hair ties, pouches and coin purses, framed samplers, pincushions, and ornaments, plus potholders, coasters, and placemats for the home.Once you get started stitching, we guarantee you won't be able to stop!

"Collection of bags, pouches, and accessories designed for quilters who love to create handmade gifts. All 36 projects use basic patchwork and appliquae technique"--Amazon.com.

Kids ages 11 and up can learn how to make their own portable weaving loom with everyday materials like cardboard, paper, pins, tacks, wood, and nails. Featuring 25 cute, friendly projects for weaving with both traditional and unconventional fibers. Full color.

Originally published in Japanese language as Patchwork no shiko mono rokkaku tsunagi by Boutique-Sha, Tokyo, Japan.

"Originally published in Japanese language by Boutique-sha, Tokyo, Japan"--Copyright page.