Explore a veritable zoo of fantastic and creative embroidery ideas! 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, and 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: Monarchs in love, a bluebird, a seahorse, a beetle, an Axolotl, a Garden Mouse, seahorses, bluebirds, and much more. Are you a beginner? Then you´ll love the full-color diagrams and step-by-step instructions for creating full-sized patterns from scratch. Are you an experienced embroidery master? Then you´ll enjoy the new ideas, not to mention cutting-edge modern techniques to lend new depth, texture, and personality to each design. Embroidering Animals with Color and Texture is more than just a few cool embroidery ideas. 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!