My first book is out and it’s called Dried Flower Embroidery: An introduction to the art of flowers on tulle. It was published in September 2021 by Quadrille/Hardie Grant.

In the first part of the book I discuss my tools and techniques, my favourite flowers for creating with and how to grow or forage and dry them. Then I’ve put together step-by-step guides to enable you to create 15 projects, from hoops for display to homewares and wearables. The book is full of tips and tricks as well as suggestions for substitutes for your floral raw materials to enable you to put your own creative spin on the projects.

It’s been such a a great learning experience to work on the book with a wonderful team of editors and designers. The book is illustrated by beautiful images taken by the very talented photographer India Hobson. I worked hard on the book during the period of lockdowns and I hope you’ll love it!

Praise for “Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle”

Every so often a new idea comes along that challenges conceived wisdom regarding familiar materials or methods. So it is with Dried Flower Embroidery, which guides us through stitching with dried flora to create modern homewares that are utterly gorgeous. Forget notions of difficult stitches or fusty old flowers – Prinku’s projects tantalize, thanks to her eye for contemporary design and finely honed awareness of colour when working with natural materials. Prinku has packed her book with ideas that update the concept of dried flowers for our homes. The results are fresh and modern, and speak to the zeitgeist and our renewed appreciation for nature and making things by hand. Jo Hall, Editor, Embroidery Magazine

WOW! I didn’t think anything in print could do Olga’s work justice but this book is a creative masterpiece which has really captured her artistic integrity. Olga combines the simplicity of wild flowers with exquisite craftsmanship to create outstanding works of art. This book uses beautiful images to guide the reader through the process of dried flower embroidery on tulle. A must-have book for creative people. Anna Baptiste, Event Director, The Stitch Festival

What an absolute treat for me to see inside your new book, it's exquisite...from first to last page, "Dried Flower Embroidery" is utterly captivating and gorgeous. The projects are dreamy and make me want to set aside a weekend or two to try your wonderfully innovative take on embroidery. I've always loved growing things and walking in nature sewing is my passion and I have dried flowers before but the opportunity and idea to combine them all in this way escaped me until now! I loved the stories from your childhood, I felt transported to another place and time. The photography is wonderfully immersive...this is a book to cherish and spend time with. Stuart Hillard, author of Sew Fabulous, Great British Sewing Bee contestant

Olga’s book is the combination of astonishingly new creativity and timeless art. Her artistry and instructions in this beautifully written and presented book enable you to create heirloom pieces as gifts for friend and family or to keep for yourself. Her projects are the ultimate in “bringing the outside in” – capturing home grown flowers into works of art to display on your walls. As a keen sewer, I am thrilled with this book and I know you will be too. Hannah Miles, author, Masterchef finalist and a keen crafter

Olga’s delightful approach will have you creating the most beautiful dried floral embroidery projects in no time. From the very first page, she invites her readers on a mindful walk through nature. Olga teaches us all how to find beauty in the natural ingredients all around us, from growing, foraging, and drying incredible flora to pressing and storing botanicals worthy of immortalizing : this book is a celebration of flowers and an approachable craft worthy of pursuit in all seasons. Olga generously shares all of her favorite materials, as well as her choice toolkit, to begin to craft your own beautiful masterpieces. And once you soak in all of this knowledge, she leads you through so many inspiring projects that only help one gain confidence in this wonderful art! This book, ‘Dried Flower Embroidery’ is an invitation for art and craft lovers alike, and anyone who has ever admired a flower and wondered how to celebrate its beauty. Sarah Simon (TheMintGardener), author of Modern Watercolor Botanicals

I am so happy that Olga wrote this book! She is a true artist's soul and her flower embroideries have a breathtaking beauty. The beautiful photos of her instructions make you want to start right away. Karin Heimberger-Preisler, author of Flower Ladies

I was captivated by Olga Prinku’s work as soon as I saw her exquisite dried flowers on tulle embroidery hoops at the Stitch Festival and have been eagerly awaiting her first book to come out and wow, I am in awe of how stunningly beautiful the book is. It is a joy to read about Olga’s cultural and family heritage and what led her to invent this unique craft form. The book is so accessible and full of beautiful photographs. It made me think the natural world, what is on our doorstep and about being environmentally resourceful too. It made me impetuous to try one of the projects immediately! And that to me, is a sign of a successful book. It is a book to treasure and pick up again and again, as there’s so many lovely projects to make and it’ll make a superb gift for anyone who is a keen crafter too! Esen Kaya, Gallery Curator, Aga Khan Centre Gallery