Botanica

This stunning book includes 12 projects, all using simple stitches and a handful of techniques to create elegant and realistic interpretations of natural subjects.

Each piece is captured with stunning photography and detailed instructions are provided for every step.

• Cauliflower
  A cute little cauliflower, stitched with wool threads to create a perfect pincushion.
• Pear
  A plump, juicy pear, worked in shades of olive green and chestnut.
• Fig
  Two ripening figs, resting on a fig leaf platter.
• Grapes
  A bunch of fresh, green grapes, complete with a grape leaf.
• Gingko
  An elegant twig of dainty, fan-shaped leaves.
• Cherries
  Four luscious red cherries with a bright green leaf.
• Briar Rose
  Amazing lifelike study of a pink rose.
• Camellia
  A stylish red flower, buds and contrasting leaves.
• Golden Wattle
  A graceful stem with fluffy yellow flowers, leaves and plump buds.
• Lemon
  Delicate, waxy flowers contrast with the ripe, yellow citrus fruit.
• Succulent Spool
  Stunning succulents displayed on a wooden spool.
• Coastal Banksia
  Stunning seed pod and leaves of a banksia.