{"product_id":"the-field-guide-to-embroidery-52-north-american-animal-and-plant-designs-for-nature-lovers-by-jessica-kemper","title":"The Field Guide to Embroidery: 52 North American Animal and Plant Designs for Nature Lovers by Jessica Kemper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Field Guide to Embroidery: 52 North American Animal and Plant Designs for Nature Lovers by Jessica Kemper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan id=\"pd-product-id\"\u003e0764369164\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9780764369162\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Schiffer Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUS SRP:\u003c\/strong\u003e $27.99 US \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHardcover\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApril 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 0.78\" H x 10.16\" L x 7.36\" W (1.64 lbs) 144 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith this fun collection of projects in field-guide format, \u003c\/strong\u003estitch your favorite animal, bird, fish, and plant species based on the ecosystems you love or live in.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized according to seven North American ecosystems--desert, mountain, forest, waterways, prairie, ocean, and urban--the 52 beautifully accurate designs by naturalist Kemper include popular species (think bears, manatees, and river otters) and some that are less well known or are potentially threatened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginner-level patterns coexist with intermediate and advanced patterns. Learn the materials, stitches (including the one-of-a-kind \"fur stitch,\" which renders mammal fur beautifully!), and techniques. Measuring approximately 3 inches, the creatures are perfect to adorn any stitchable surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA denim jacket with a snappy alligator? A cap featuring a herring gull and ocher sea stars? A tote sporting a Gila monster? Or perhaps there's a shirt pocket calling for a badger. These designs bring nature anywhere and allow you to wear your favorite wildlife species sustainably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Kemper \u003c\/strong\u003ebrings awareness to threatened species via wildlife-themed embroidery. She holds degrees in horticulture and environmental studies and has worked at zoos and conservation organizations. Her business Field Guide Embroidery sells hand-embroidered goods featuring her designs. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia. fieldguideembroidery.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productDetailElements\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Jessica's passion for both embroidery and wildlife shines through perfectly in this book. It's uniquely creative and educational, making it a great choice for craft and nature lovers alike.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--Rebekah Marshall, Bek's Stitches; author of Blossoming Embroidery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An incredible and educational resource . . . gently guides and inspires you to create works of embroidery art featuring dozens of beautiful North American animals.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--Celeste Johnston, founder, Lemon Made Shop embroidery studio; author of Freshly Stitched\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The designs are impressively realistic, and the introduction contains plenty of helpful tips . . . This will make a wonderful addition to any seasoned embroiderer's library.\"\u003cstrong\u003e--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Kemper's embroidery is so thoughtfully created that the creatures come to life on the fabric . . . 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