Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture: 25 Cute Critters with Pop-Up Details and Stumpwork (Landauer) Full-Size Embroidery Patterns, Beginner to Advanced Projects, Diagrams, and Step-by-Step Paperback – June 17, 2025

"A delightful exploration of critters and stitches!" — Melissa Galbraith, author of DIY Embroidered Shoes and How to Embroider Texture and Pattern

Learn to stitch adorable animals like a pro!

25 embroidery projects include a mix of popular animal designs from Jessica Long Embroidery and designs exclusive to the book

Beginner-friendly information on basic stitches, tools, supplies, thread painting, and stumpwork techniques

Modern techniques including blending and creating depth, texture, and personality in your projects

Detailed instructions with color diagrams, stitch direction diagrams, color keys, and full-sized patterns

Author Jessica Long is the founder of Jessica Long Embroidery where she sells her original pattern designs, kits, and supplies

If you're looking for new embroidery ideas, Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture has them all!

Inside this book, author Jessica Long shares a treasure trove of patterns, lessons, and charming projects you probably haven't tried before. Discover 25 unique ideas for animal embroidery hoops from simple to advanced:

Bluebird Sampler

Seahorse Sampler

Dolphin Waves

Peaceful Doves

Fish Mosaic

Beetle Collection

Striped Gecko

Rainbow Snake

Wild Fern Deer

Bumblebee Bouquet

Forest Elk

Mountain Bear

Ringtail

Penguin Family

Festive Feathers

Monarchs in Love

Desert Coyote

Magic Snail

Crowned Meerkat

Axolotl Aquarium

Blue Dragonfly

Raccoon and Wild Roses

Berry Patch Bunny

Tufted Titmouse Wreath

Posing Piglet

Are you a beginner? Then you'll love the full-color diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and full-sized patterns. Are you an experienced embroidery master? Then you'll enjoy the new ideas, tips, tricks, and cutting-edge modern techniques that lend new depth, texture, and personality to each design.

Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture is more than just a collection of amazing embroidery designs. It's a complete introduction to a unique perspective of looking at your embroidery—all from a gifted, self-taught embroiderer who's turned her hobby into a life-changing passion!