Stitch Tokyo - Paperback

by Yumi Hoops (Author)

Learn how to re-create adorable embroidered scenes of Tokyo and other favorite Japanese motifs with this colorful, fun, and practical book.

In this book, artist Yumi Hoops shows the reader how to create Japanese-inspired embroidered masterpieces, explaining the techniques and methods that can help transform your embroidery into unique works of art. Stitch Tokyo contains fifteen charming projects, each accompanied by easy-to-follow explanations of the materials, tools, stitches, and processes involved. Step-by-step projects include recreations of the 3D Shinjuku cat, a vending machine, Takeshita Street, and many more iconic motifs of Japanese culture.

Both a fun project book and a useful instructional book, this cute and kitsch celebration of Japan is a must-have for any embroidery lover and fan of Japanese culture.

Author Biography

Yumi Hoops is a self-taught embroidery artist from Spain. She has a passion for all things Japanese, and she uses her needle and thread to re-create Japanese food, streets, and landmarks in her work. Yumi's work explores a range of different textures, stitches, fabrics, and embroidery techniques to create her quirky and unique style. Yumi lives in Barcelona, Spain, and has held a workshop and exhibition in Osaka, Japan.