Whimsical, beautiful embroidery motifs created by an avid
gardener—stitch roses, bees, or whole garden scenes.
Kazuko
Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with
needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore
her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and
wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and
butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite,
detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki
also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook
covers, pin cushions, and pouches. For those new to embroidery, detailed
how-to illustrations are included.