Astrology Embroidery: Stitch the Zodiac and 30 Celestial Patterns [Paperback]

Learn to stitch your favorite star signs and other celestial wonders as envisioned by renowned fine artist Maya Hanisch.

Through the centuries, people have looked to the night sky for inspiration and guidance. With all the upheaval in the world,looking to the ever-steady stars is more appealing than ever. Hand embroidery offers yet another kind of relief in turbulent times. Taking a break from the screen and focusing onthe simple rhythm of stitchingcolorful images in clothcan have a calming, meditative effect.

Astrology Embroiderymarries these two sources of calm by providing30 original celestial patternswith embroidery instructions and illustrations.  The beginner-friendly patterns include all12 of the zodiac signsso you can personalize your projects.

The book offersa primer on embroidery techniques, materials, and stitches. Each pattern comes withstep-by-step instructionsandreference imagesof the finished project.

Take a moment tounplug—appreciate the beauty, calm, and clarity of the night skywhile creating a galaxy in an embroidery hoop.

Chilean illustrator and children’s book author Maya Hanischpaints 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.

Maya studied graphic design at Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago, Chile, and painting at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts.  

In 2015, Maya received the Purple Island Award in the Nami Island International Picture Book Illustration Concours in South Korea for her bookColor Animal, 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, onl