Stitch magazine  |  August/September 2021
Staycation or vacation? Whatever your plans for the summer, your embroidery needs are covered with the new issue of Stitch.
For adventure head on a silk shading safari with Jessica Devin. Learn how to bring her nuzzling zebras to life with just eight shades of thread. At home turn your back garden barbeque into a special occasion with Maria Livesey’s fun party invitations - printed on jelly and embellished with machine stitch. Add a touch of elegance and sophistication to a night out with a pair of stunning ginkgo leaf earrings from Ella Richards. Or spoil yourself with a handy make-up bag with a pretty hand-embroidered panel courtesy of Jenni Davis.
Plus! Enjoy mouth-watering stumpwork from Maggie Gee. Her needlelace strawberries are good enough to eat. Sarah Harmer uses chain stitch to echo the bold, vibrant designs of African wax prints. And Collette Kinley shows how to make a floral brooch to share with someone special.
It’s packed with exclusive designs, fully detailed tutorials, and expert advice to take your embroidery to the next level. One not to be missed!
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Stitch magazine August/September 2021.