Jane Nicholas is one of the world’s leading embroiderers and has worked in the field for over 30 years, specializing in stumpwork and goldwork. She has written ten books and has contributed widely to journals and magazines. She teaches in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US, and continues to research and develop new techniques, particularly in stumpwork. In 2005, Jane was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for her 'services to hand embroidery as an artist, teacher and author'. Jane lives in New South Wales, Australia. For more information visit her website www.janenicholas.com

• The history of Japanese family crests 6Tools and equipment 12Stitch directory 14Techniques 22THE PROJECTS 28Slate Butterfly 30Copper Butterfly 40Amethyst Butterfly 52Gold Butterflies 64Pink Plum Blossom 74Green Japanese Ginger Plant 82Orange Chrysanthemums 90Cherry Blossom and Ladybird 98Iris and Mayfly 108Peony and Bumblebee 122Lotus and Praying Mantis 136Morning Glory and Grasshopper 156Templates 170Bibliography and further reading 182Credits 183Index 184

Jane Nicholas presents 12 designs created with various combinations of goldwork, plus raised and surface stitching. With motifs ranging from butterflies and insects, to Japanese plants and flowers, the designs are stunning, while measuring just 10cm square. Pieces are worked on Japanese kimono fabrics and the book includes a history of Japanese family crests, a stitch dictionary and techniques section.

Jane Nicholas is one of the world’s leading embroiderers and has worked in the field for over 30 years, specializing in stumpwork and goldwork. She has written ten books and has contributed widely to journals and magazines. She teaches in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US, and continues to research and develop new techniques, particularly in stumpwork. In 2005, Jane was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for her 'services to hand embroidery as an artist, teacher and author'. Jane lives in New South Wales, Australia. For more information visit her website www.janenicholas.com

• The history of Japanese family crests 6Tools and equipment 12Stitch directory 14Techniques 22THE PROJECTS 28Slate Butterfly 30Copper Butterfly 40Amethyst Butterfly 52Gold Butterflies 64Pink Plum Blossom 74Green Japanese Ginger Plant 82Orange Chrysanthemums 90Cherry Blossom and Ladybird 98Iris and Mayfly 108Peony and Bumblebee 122Lotus and Praying Mantis 136Morning Glory and Grasshopper 156Templates 170Bibliography and further reading 182Credits 183Index 184

Jane Nicholas presents 12 designs created with various combinations of goldwork, plus raised and surface stitching. With motifs ranging from butterflies and insects, to Japanese plants and flowers, the designs are stunning, while measuring just 10cm square. Pieces are worked on Japanese kimono fabrics and the book includes a history of Japanese family crests, a stitch dictionary and techniques section.

Jane Nicholas is one of the world’s leading embroiderers and has worked in the field for over 30 years, specializing in stumpwork and goldwork. She has written ten books and has contributed widely to journals and magazines. She teaches in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the US, and continues to research and develop new techniques, particularly in stumpwork. In 2005, Jane was awarded the Order of Australia Medal (OAM), for her 'services to hand embroidery as an artist, teacher and author'. Jane lives in New South Wales, Australia. For more information visit her website www.janenicholas.com

• The history of Japanese family crests 6Tools and equipment 12Stitch directory 14Techniques 22THE PROJECTS 28Slate Butterfly 30Copper Butterfly 40Amethyst Butterfly 52Gold Butterflies 64Pink Plum Blossom 74Green Japanese Ginger Plant 82Orange Chrysanthemums 90Cherry Blossom and Ladybird 98Iris and Mayfly 108Peony and Bumblebee 122Lotus and Praying Mantis 136Morning Glory and Grasshopper 156Templates 170Bibliography and further reading 182Credits 183Index 184

Jane Nicholas presents 12 designs created with various combinations of goldwork, plus raised and surface stitching. With motifs ranging from butterflies and insects, to Japanese plants and flowers, the designs are stunning, while measuring just 10cm square. Pieces are worked on Japanese kimono fabrics and the book includes a history of Japanese family crests, a stitch dictionary and techniques section.