This book is the newest addition to my needlework library. Enchanted Embroidery by Jenny Adin-Christie. It's a gorgeous hardcover book! Within the covers are pages upon pages of stunning needle art, and patterns are included.
The very first piece she shares is this lovely embroidery that she created as a book cover, The Owl and The Pussycat. She employs a number of techniques and materials, including sequins to bring this piece to life.
I really love this little wren. It has a special compartment in its back to carry a thimble, and needles can be safely stored under its wings. This is also available as a kit, but fair warning, they're not inexpensive to purchase. I think I remember the kit for the owl on the cover was about $500 Australian.
Even so, I'm thinking that most of the piece can be constructed by the needleworker, with the exception of the beaks and feet on the birds. I might need help from a woodworker to reproduce those! I think when I'm ready, I'll begin with something like a scissor or needle case and work my way up to something framed.
Either way, I will enjoy paging through this book to take in every sweet detail, and dream of the day when I'll finally tackle one of the projects.
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