Abstract to the book "Embroidery with a smooth surface: natural motifs. Animals, birds, flowers" by Gvozd A. A. :Alexandra Gvozd is an embroidery artist. For more than 4 years, she has been developing stylish designs, which are embroidered by hundreds of craftsmen. Author of the book "Modern embroidery with a smooth surface. 28 author's plots and schemes". The book contains 18 animalistic stories with elements of botany: "Bluebirds on willow branches", "Squirrel in bird cherry", "Goldfinch in burdock", "Fox and autumn colors", "Bullfinch on a branch of pine needles" and many other works, the main characters of which are beloved animals and birds. In the book you will find:• Life-size contour drawings for copying onto fabric;• floss color schemes;• stitch direction schemes with indication of seams;• text descriptions of the work. You will learn how to combine colors in a composition, see how realistic natural motifs are created using simple stitches and seams, and simply enjoy the process. Let this book be a source of creative inspiration for you, and let embroidery be your favorite pastime!