{"product_id":"astrology-embroidery-stitch-the-zodiac-and-30-celestial-patterns-paperback","title":"Astrology Embroidery: Stitch the Zodiac and 30 Celestial Patterns - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaya Hanisch\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to stitch your favorite star signs and other celestial wonders as envisioned by renowned fine artist Maya Hanisch.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through the centuries, people have looked to the night sky for inspiration and guidance. With all the upheaval in the world, \u003cb\u003elooking to the ever-steady stars is more appealing than ever\u003c\/b\u003e. Hand embroidery offers yet another kind of relief in turbulent times. Taking a break from the screen and focusing on \u003cb\u003ethe simple rhythm of stitching\u003c\/b\u003e colorful images in cloth \u003cb\u003ecan have a calming, meditative effect\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAstrology Embroidery\u003c\/i\u003e marries these two sources of calm by providing \u003cb\u003e30 original celestial patterns\u003c\/b\u003e with embroidery instructions and illustrations. The \u003cb\u003ebeginner-friendly\u003c\/b\u003e patterns include all \u003cb\u003e12 of the zodiac signs\u003c\/b\u003e so you can personalize your projects. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book offers \u003cb\u003ea primer on embroidery techniques, materials, and stitches\u003c\/b\u003e. Each pattern comes with \u003cb\u003estep-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ereference images\u003c\/b\u003e of the finished project. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Take a moment to \u003cb\u003eunplug\u003c\/b\u003e--appreciate the beauty, calm, and clarity of the night sky \u003cb\u003ewhile creating a galaxy in an embroidery hoop\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChilean illustrator and children's book author \u003cb\u003eMaya Hanisch\u003c\/b\u003e paints in colorful details that charm and enchant. Her folkloric illustrations give life to beautiful animals, stunning flowers, all carefully embellished with tiny leaves, cute dots, and graceful flourishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaya studied graphic design at Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile, and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Maya received the Purple Island Award in the Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours in South Korea for her book \u003ci\u003eColor Animal\u003c\/i\u003e, in which she brings to life a series of animals using collage. Also in 2015, she was selected to represent Chile in the Biennial of Illustration Bratislava, one of the oldest international honors for children's book illustrators. \u003ci\u003eColor Animal\u003c\/i\u003e was selected among the twenty best children's books of 2015 by the Chilean institution, Fundación La Fuente.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer latest book, \u003ci\u003eSo Many Things\u003c\/i\u003e, was published in its first edition in Chile, France, and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaya has taught classes and workshops at universities and book fairs around the world. Her paintings and collages have been exhibited both in Chile and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 21, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767954145568,"sku":"9780760372258","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/db8d163f5a425a42a3289e5d78271cbb.webp?v=1780321435","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/astrology-embroidery-stitch-the-zodiac-and-30-celestial-patterns-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}