Embroidering Happiness - Patterns and Projects for Life's Everyday Treasures

Embroider whimsical plants, foods, tools, and treasures in this collection of popular Japanese Instagram artist Yula’s favorite things—for both beginners and experienced embroiderers.

From jars of pickles and pumpkin pies to adorable mittens and wreaths of flowers, embroidery artist Yula explores all the little things that make life enjoyable—and turns them into charming embroidery motifs for sewers of all skill levels. Split into four distinct categories, these designs invoke a sense of comfort and peace, emphasizing everyday botanicals, foods, and objects as precious treasures to frame in your home, adorn a tote bag, or sew onto pouches. The four categories are:  

• PLANTS: Including blooming white flowers, a forest wreath, and kettle flowerpots. 

• DAILY LIFE: Including a breakfast spread, colorfully patterned socks, and stationary. 

• FAVORITE THINGS: Including bright cherries, bakery breads, and mushrooms. 

• SAMPLERS: Swatch patterns including cookies, teatime delectables, and veggie gardens.

 In addition to these motifs, Yula adds helpful tips, providing specific information on tools and in-depth instructions for different stitch types. Various sewing projects in the book—including a tote bag, drawstring and zipper pouches, a hair bow, potholders, and ribbons—and the embroidery motifs themselves are accompanied by step-by-step instructions, offering beginning embroiderers as much of a chance to enjoy these projects as advanced crafters.