STITCH GUIDE

Looking After Number One!

A Lockdown Lady by Jude Dawson Self-care is all

Flutter-by

Stand out from the crowd! Embellish a brightly coloured patchwork panel with graphic machine embroidered detailing to give an ordinary denim jacket an extraordinary update

Blowing in the Wind

Take a world view with a simple dandelion design that cleverly reflects the fragile nature of the environment around us. As you stitch ponder small lifestyle changes that could make a difference

For Your Bookshelf

EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD TRANSFERS COLLECTION By: Dr Annette Collinge

Templates

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

Let’s Get Physical

Embroidering may induce a state of mental calm, but being absorbed for hours at a time takes its toll on your body. Rose Parr explains how to alleviate everyday niggles with a few simple exercises

What Lies Beneath

When faced with chronic illness, Claire Edwards reinvented herself – unlocking a deep-seated creativity, a desire to keep pushing and a passion for embroidery combined with surprising materials

Retracing Footsteps

Claire Wellesley-Smith contemplates how her slow practice forges a deeper connection with a historic march by the Bradford Women’s Humanity League

Playing with Fire

Tackle this impressive dragon with just a handful of sparkly metallic threads, a bit of determination and the willingness to surrender yourself to an intense couching experience.  The results are spectacular!

Deep Sea Diving

Journey through the depths and delights of the coral reefs courtesy of a crewelwork design that’s packed with a rich abundance of stitching treasures to discover

Beyond the Beach

A shared walk along a deserted sandy shoreline is the starting point for a mixed media interpretation. Set the scene with inks and add the finer details with stitch

Take a Moment

Here’s the perfect antidote to busy lifestyles: a beautifully embroidered eye pillow filled with relaxing lavender. Don’t just set aside time to make one, for full aromatherapy benefits be sure to use regularly!

To Plant a Garden

Allow silk ribbons to flourish and become an abundant border packed with all the serene colours of lush summer flowers. Perfect for popping on the front of a gardening journal!

Tropical Sunshine

Get fruity with a stylish storage case to protect your sunglasses with a design evoking summer sensations and memories of beach holidays