Colour Blind

Summer lovin’

Growing up on the east coast of Scotland

Taste of Summer

Few things sum up British summertime better than ripe and juicy strawberries! Linger over the padded needlelace and wired leaves then finish with a touch of Turkey work

Glamour & Ginkgo

Get yourself dressed up for a great night out with a gorgeous pair of ginkgo leaf earrings. Delicate silk shading combines with sculptural metalwork to create a fantastic finishing touch

Be My Guest!

With celebrations and gatherings back on the cards, there’s loads of fun to be had with that all-time favourite party food: jelly. Use it as a base for printing themed invitations to embellish with free stitch

Say it with Flowers

Brighten someone’s day with a bunch of flowers! Transform loose threads and scraps of fabric into something special and let them know they’re in your thoughts

Chain Reaction

Enjoy a charismatic and colourful exercise in chain stitch to produce a striking profile that radiates poise and elegance. It’s bold, bright and beautiful

Photo Opportunity

Turning your favourite snapshots into embroideries is easier than you think. You can stick with old-school methods or embrace technology. Loëtitia Gibier is your expert guide to a thoroughly modern approach

Baby Be Mine

An ectopic pregnancy left Jenni Davis bereft, but embroidery offered respite from the realities of baby loss and gave her business a new lease of life

What’s On

As galleries and venues open their doors once again, welcome the opportunity to see beautiful, inspiring textile and embroidered works for yourself

For Your Bookshelf

MAKE THRIFT MEND By: Katrina Rodabaugh Publisher: Abrams

Templates

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

STITCH GUIDE

Arrowhead Stitch Connect two straight stitches to create

Pampered Pouch

A make-up bag with a difference! Create a floral panel with a vintage vibe and deeper meaning: alstroemeria for friendship and forget-me-nots for a lasting connection. Make a matching pair – one for you, the other for a best friend