Tiny Friends: A Guide to Mosaic Embroidery

• Author: Tomomi Mimura
• Softcover
• Publisher: Laine Publishing

Make colourful toys using mosaic embroidery, a technique developed by Japanese artist Mimura. In this book, she introduces the reader to 13 animal characters. Through detailed photography, illustrations and step-by-step instructions, Tomomi shows how to stitch and assemble whimsical stuffed toys and finger puppets that bring joy and inspiration to anyone around them.
 
Mosaic embroidery is a technique based on simple darning stitches — all you need to get started is an embroidery hoop and some fabric, yarn, a needle and a pair of scissors! It is perfect for using even the tiniest bits of leftover yarn.