What’s On

Cycle of life

Credit: Hand & Lock Prize for Embroidery Nigel

Golden Grace

Explore texture and dimension in this goldwork design, which includes couching, cutwork and chipping to create a shimmering tail

Secret Garden

From Bullion Knots to Turkey Stitch – there’s a whole host of stitching treats to discover in our little secret garden that celebrates spring

For Your Bookshelf

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Time for Tea

Combine lino printing with appliqué and machine embroidery to create a teatime scene that’s perfect for using up leftover fabric in your stash

Spring Has Sprung!

Bursting with colour and texture, our blue-tit purse combines free-motion embroidery with hand stitching to create its vibrant central design

True Blue

With a subtle palette of threads in blue, our monochrome photo frame allows the texture of the stitching to shine through for a beautiful, delicate effect

Buds to Blossom

Learn how to embroider in a traditional Japanese style using flat silk and metallic threads to bring a modern plum blossom circle to life

Social Status

Textile artist Aran Illingworth combines machine and hand stitching with appliqué to create her stitched portraits. They provide a window into the world of those forgotten by society and struggling in impoverished conditions

Stitch Together

Jean Fenton from South Devon Stitchers shares their lockdown nature project and chats about their favourite events and what’s next for the group…

Japanese Embroidery

Traditional Japanese embroidery is a very different style of stitching, so here Loëtitia Gibier shares the main techniques, stitches and a few definitions

Meet the Artist

EXTENDED INTERVIEW FOR DIGITAL READERS!

Tumbling Rhythms

Brighten a corner of your home with a bold Bargello mini wall pennant. Create the illusion of tumbling blocks, as the tiniest of Bargello stitches create a 3D world

Templates

All the templates, guides and patterns you will need to complete this issue’s projects. Please note the scale before starting

Stitch Guide