Stitch Tokyo

In this book, artist Yumi Hoops shows the reader how to create Japanese-inspired embroidered masterpieces, explaining the techniques and methods that can help transform your embroidery into unique works of art. Stitch Tokyo contains fifteen charming projects, each accompanied by easy-to-follow explanations of the materials, tools, stitches, and processes involved. Step-by-step projects include recreations of the 3D Shinjuku cat, a vending machine, Takeshita Street, and many more iconic motifs of Japanese culture.

Both a fun project book and a useful instructional book, this cute and kitsch celebration of Japan is a must-have for any embroidery lover and fan of Japanese culture.

About the Author

Learn how to re-create adorable embroidered scenes of Tokyo and other favorite Japanese motifs with this colorful, fun, and practical book.

Yumi Hoops is a self-taught embroidery artist from Spain. She has a passion for all things Japanese, and she uses her needle and thread to re-create Japanese food, streets, and landmarks in her work. Yumi's work explores a range of different textures, stitches, fabrics, and embroidery techniques to create her quirky and unique style. Yumi lives in Barcelona, Spain, and has held a workshop and exhibition in Osaka, Japan.