Phenology Wheel

A Warm Welcome

Turn to page 19 for Jessica Devin’s stunning

Cottage Garden

Bring a charming country cottage garden to life and capture the essence of springtime though the use of silk ribbon work to create a rich variety of delicate florals and lush greenery

Mandala Moon

Inspired by a spring full moon and the beauty of nature, this boho mandala features intricate 3D embroidery that brings the stars, moon, and flowers to life in a textured, dynamic piece blending creativity with nature’s elements

True Blue

Capture the beauty and energy of the iconic Blue Tit with a stunning, lifelike piece, brought to life using the delicate technique of silk shading

Valentine’s Greeting

These super sweet Valentine’s Day cards feature a simple yet effective design, combining heartfelt charm with thoughtful details. It’s the perfect way to express love and appreciation with a personal touch

Gentle Giant

Combining the colour and texture of teabags with a range of stitching techniques, this project brings the giraffe’s distinctive features to life in a unique and creative way

Perfect Pansy

This project combines crewel embroidery and stumpwork to create a beautiful, intricate pansy that sits gracefully on the surface, as if waiting to be picked

Project

As we embark on a new season, we explore intricate needlelace techniques to craft delicate daffodils, a key element in stumpwork embroidery. This section also features detailed cherry blossoms which begin to brighten the sky, signalling the season’s vibrant transformation.

Technique Focus

Use freezer paper to cut accurate felt pieces:

Ann-Marie Vella

Based in Devon, Ann-Marie Vella, works with colour and detail to create incredibly intricate embroidery and textile projects. Editor Alice took time to find out more…

Textile Connections

Nikki Parmenter, Chair of Textile Connections, tells us all about her local embroidery group, what it means to her and what they get up to every month…

What’s On

MIDLANDS FASHION & EMBROIDERY Exhibition dates: 13th –

Freya Alice

Meet the Artist

For Your Bookshelf

AN INTRODUCTION TO WHITEWORK EMBROIDERY WITH COLOUR

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INSPIRATIONAL PROJECTS

Templates

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

STITCH GUIDE

Back Stitch Bring thread through on the