Publish: 2017
Author: Yumiko Higuchi
Project Count: 20
Language: Chinese
Two Color Embroidery Patterns You Can Download and Start Today
樋口愉美子的双色刺绣
These two color embroidery patterns by Yumiko Higuchi show how much you can say with just two thread colors. An orange peacock garden, red and white dancing birds, black and white wreaths and navy paisley are all stitched in simple pairs of colors on linen, then turned into coin purses, shirts, pouches and gifts. This Chinese-language edition includes full-size designs and clear stitch diagrams.
A Fresh Take on Embroidery: Just Two Colors per Design
Limiting each design to two colors keeps the stitching calm and the results striking. Contrast does the work, so you do not need a drawer full of threads. The folk-inspired motifs feel Scandinavian and modern at once, and they look beautiful on natural linen.
- Every design comes with a placement guide and a stitch diagram
- Projects range from small coin purses to clothing, so each motif gets a purpose
20 Simple Embroidery Designs, from Peacocks to Pineapples
- 🦚 Bird embroidery patterns — a peacock garden, dancing birds and a row of little birds
- 🌸 Flower embroidery patterns — folk blooms, paisley, a flower wreath and lily of the valley
- 🦓 Animal embroidery patterns — three black and white zebras and a galloping horse
- 🍍 Fruit and leaf embroidery patterns — pineapples, pears, radishes and leaf borders
- 👜 Embroidered small goods — coin purses, a glasses case, a sleep mask, a necktie and baby bloomers
Stitch one favorite or work through the whole collection for a coordinated set.
Handmade Gift Ideas: Embroider Clothes, Bags and Home Linens
The motifs are easy to move from one project to another. Place a small leaf sprig on a child’s shirt, stitch pineapples on baby bloomers or turn a wreath into a tea coaster. Swap the two colors for your own palette to make each piece feel personal, and keep the book for gifts through the year.
- Choose a dark pair for linen, or a bright pair on a pastel fabric
- Repeat a single motif to make a border for a pillowcase, apron or towel
Are These Embroidery Patterns Beginner-Friendly? Stitches Included
The book includes a basic stitch guide with step-by-step diagrams for stitches such as lazy daisy and straight stitch, plus instructions for turning embroidered pieces into small goods. Most designs use simple stitches in just two threads, so confident beginners can start with the leaves and flowers, while experienced stitchers will enjoy the finishing projects. The text is in Chinese, but the diagrams do most of the talking.
Embroidery Pattern PDF: Instant Download, Print Only the Designs You Want
Your PDF is ready the moment you check out, with no shipping wait. Print the designs you need at home, keep the stitch diagrams beside you or zoom in on the pages on a tablet while you stitch.
Available as an instant digital download — no shipping needed. Please note this is an eBook, not a physical book.
There is a quiet pleasure in watching a bird or flower appear in two simple colors. These two color embroidery patterns invite you to slow down, choose a pair of threads you love and stitch something that feels both traditional and new. Whether you are making a small gift, decorating a favorite shirt or simply enjoying a calm hour with needle and thread, this book is one you will return to again and again.
