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Fruit of Life

Use Tudor inspired crewelwork motifs to create unique gift bags that are perfect for Christmas and beyond…

Midnight Moon

Create a cartwheel-style Dorset button to make this nighttime winter tree card. The button can be detached by your recipient to hang as a sparkling seasonal decoration

Winter King

Create a magnificent stag using blackwork stitches in multi colours. Upcycle old denim and use waste canvas to make a stunning cushion for your home

December Delight

Brighten a winter outfit with our choice of beautiful poinsettia brooches. Both designs feature appliqué techniques, free-motion embroidery and beading

Penguin Parade

Cuddle up with a cute water bottle cover this winter – perfect for the young or young at heart! A great project for anyone still new to embroidery, as you’ll learn a variety of simple stitches as you decorate your design

Stitch Together

We profile a different stitching group each issue. This time Jill Perry from Artful Stitchers of Bath, gives us an overview of their many activities

Templates

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

For Your Bookshelf

THE EMBROIDERED CLOSET By: Alexandra Stratkotter Publisher: Abrams

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Stitch Guide

Fair Maids of Spring

Celebrate the blooming of snowdrops as the new year arrives, with this gorgeous drum pincushion and scissor keeper, adorned with ribbonwork flowers

Silk Stitches

Even if you’ve never tried ribbon embroidery before, it’s easier than you think! Follow Tanya Haines’ top tips to help get you started on our snowdrops project and ensure perfect results every time

What’s On

WALES STUDIO 40 THE COVID CHRONICLE EXHIBITION JANUARY

Slate & Gold

Use a combination of traditional goldwork techniques, stumpwork and beading to bring to life this stunning Japanese Slate Butterfly crest

My Lockdown Year

The Embroiderers’ Guild 2022 Members' Challenge

Meet the Artist

In our new series, we chat to one of our talented embroidery artists. This issue Alex Law explains how crewelwork and blackwork are the two main techniques to vie for her attention