The Field Guide to Embroidery

“Kemper’s embroidery is so thoughtfully created that the creatures come to life on the fabric … What a gift it is to have any one of these lovely species grace us with their presence on our apparel!” – Mary E. Pendergast, PhD, ecologist, Sageland Collaborative“Jessica’s passion for both embroidery and wildlife shines through perfectly in this book. It’s uniquely creative and educational, making it a great choice for craft and nature lovers alike.” – Rebekah Marshall, Bek’s Stitches; author of Blossoming Embroidery“An incredible and educational resource … gently guides and inspires you to create works ofembroidery art featuring dozens of beautiful North American animals.” – Celeste Johnston, founder, Lemon Made Shop embroidery studio; author of Freshly Stitched“The designs are impressively realistic, and the introduction contains plenty of helpful tips…This will make a wonderful addition to any seasoned embroiderer’s library.” – Publishers Weekly

Jessica Kemper brings awareness to threatened species via wildlife-themed embroidery. She holds degrees in horticulture and environmental studies and has worked at zoos and conservation organizations. Her business Field Guide Embroidery sells hand-embroidered goods featuring her designs. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.