{"product_id":"schiffer-the-field-guide-to-embroidery","title":"The Field Guide to Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003eEcosystems shape what we stitch. This hardcover guide organizes embroidery patterns by habitat, woodland creatures, coastal species, prairie plants, aquatic life, so you can work from the natural world you actually encounter or dream about. Jessica Kemper provides patterns spanning skill levels, from simple botanical studies requiring just a few hours to complex animal portraits for experienced stitchers ready to tackle fur texture and feather detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe techniques section walks through materials selection and essential stitches, including Kemper's signature \"fur stitch\" developed specifically to capture mammal coat texture through thread direction and density. Each pattern finishes at 3-4 inches, sized for practical application on clothing, bags, patches, or framed pieces without overwhelming smaller surfaces. Patterns include both line drawings for direct transfer and finished examples showing stitch direction and color choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField guide format means you can flip directly to your region or interest, temperate forest, desert, wetland, rather than working through generic florals. The 144-page hardcover stays flat while you reference stitch diagrams mid-project, and the 7×10 dimensions provide clear pattern detail without requiring magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schiffer","offers":[{"title":"each","offer_id":47981412974821,"sku":"43816","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/products\/schiffer-the-field-guide-to-embroidery","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}