New Stitches Magazine Issue 226 Back Issue

This issue is just the thing to get your stitching year started with a swing. Bring some colour into the dull February days with a collection of vibrant flower heads; discover how Mary developed the designs and see if you can create your own with inspiration from your garden. Sit back and stitch a floral tablecloth that you can enjoy al fresco when the warm days come with this smart table topper. Lovers of traditional samplers will adore the collection of roundels taken from embroideries of old - they are so versatile too! Visitors to Norway will recognise our Blackwork interpretation of the iconic stave church, the technique is perfect for these architectural medieval marvels. There are some irresistible Hardanger bookmarks and a classic Japanese projects too.