Botanical Embroidery: A Garden of Plant and Flower Designs to Stitch
by Arounna Khounnoraj Launching in October 20026! Learn to stitch stunning botanical designs with expert guidance from embroidery artist Arounna Khounnoraj. This beautifully illustrated guide teaches 40 essential stitches—from delicate seed stitch to dimensional techniques like fishbone and turkey work—all applied to create realistic flowers and plants. Master foundation techniques, then progress through 20 detailed botanical motifs. Combine them to complete 15 inspiring projects: pillows, napkins, zip cases, wall art, and embellished garments. Customize each design by varying size, colour, and arrangement for endless creative possibilities. Perfect for stitchers of all levels seeking to bring nature-inspired beauty to home goods, clothing, and accessories. Arounna Khounnoraj is a Canadian artist and maker based in Toronto, where she emigrated with her family from Laos at the age of four. In 2002 she started Bookhou, a multidisciplinary studio with her husband, John Booth. Together, they explore a variety of printing and embroidery techniques through making utilitarian objects such as bags, home goods, and textiles. Khounnoraj is a craft-influencer in her own right, with 716,000 followers on Instagram. She runs regular workshops and is recognized for her beautiful embroidery.