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Embroidered Life - by Sara Barnes & Sarah K Benning (Hardcover)

Embroidered Life - by  Sara Barnes & Sarah K Benning (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Featuring a die-cut case with actual stitching on the front cover, <i>Embroidered Life<i> shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary. In this eye-catching art book, popular blogger Barnes guides readers through Benning's innovative embroidery process and successful business model, offering behind-the-scenes insights to inspire makers and creative entrepreneurs.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><i>Embroidered Life</i> shows that illustrations created with needle and thread can be strikingly contemporary and absolutely breathtaking. <p/>This is not your grandma's embroidery book: </b> From beautiful botanicals to bold affirmations, the work of self-taught fiber artist Sarah K. Benning gives any embroidery enthusiast, art lover, or plant fanatic a new appreciation for the craft of needlework.<br>- Learn the intricacies of Benning's innovative embroidery process and successful business model, offering behind-the-scenes insights to inspire makers and creative entrepreneurs<br>- Brightly colored photographs of her work are displayed throughout with written notes explaining the meaning and process behind the stitches<br>- Stunning photographs of her best work captures the essence of her needlework and helps to inspires the readers own creativity<br>- Features a die-cut case with actually stitching on the front cover, making it an attractive, touchable coffee table book <p/><b>Fans of <i>Punch Needle</i> and <i>Almost Lost Arts</i> will also enjoy learning about the way embroidery floss becomes stunning works of art.</b> <p/>- Sarah K. Benning is a contemporary embroidery artist based in New Hampshire who creates highly detailed, hand-stitched works; writes DIY patterns for other embroidery practitioners; and teaches workshops all over the world<br>- Sara Barnes is a freelance writer and artist, and author of the blog <i>Brown Paper Bag</i><br>- <i>Embroidered Life</i> makes an inspiring gift for any artist or avid crafter<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Embroidery artist Sarah Benning has a way with a needle and thread. Her fabric and filament creations are next-level inventive, giving the everyday houseplant a vibrant new life.... In<i> Embroidered Life</i> she talks about her innovative process and successful business model, offering behind-the-scenes insight that will inspire both makers and entrepreneurs." --<b><i>Sweet Paul Magazine</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Sara Barnes is a freelance writer and artist, and author of the blog <i>Brown Paper Bag</i>. She lives in Baltimore, Maryland. <p/>Sarah K. Benning is a contemporary embroidery artist based in New Hampshire who creates highly detailed, hand-stitched works; writes DIY patterns for other embroidery practitioners; and teaches workshops all over the world.

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