Love Embroidery Issue 18

As the landscapes around us transform themselves from luscious greens to golden yellows and warming reds, we’re filled with a renewed passion for the season. In fact, our love of nature and the changing pace of the year has really inspired this issue’s makes. From Kate Beardmore’s maple leaves on tulle (shown here), which you can stitch on p45, to Cheila Sousa’s inviting Japanese scene on p32, we’re letting autumnal colours take over our embroidery. We hope you’ll discover your next project to cosy up with on a cool autumn’s evening this issue……

Autumn is a time for reconnecting with simple pleasures. Outdoors, I’m looking forward to brisk air, crisp leaves and a pocketful of waxy conkers. Inside, it’s all about curling up on the sofa with my latest hoop – and perhaps a steaming mug of tea within arm’s reach. I hope this month’s magazine encourages you to embrace the everyday magic that can be found in the natural world around us. From next issue, you’ll see a familiar face returning to the magazine, as we welcome Nikki back from her maternity leave. I’ve really enjoyed my past year as editor for Love Embroidery – it’s been such a joy to work with so many talented designers and a wonderfully enthusiastic team. Of course, I’ll still be stitching every chance I get,…

Into the wilderness Escape into the glorious stitched scenes of Chantel Christine from Magnus and Quill – they look as though they’ve been picked straight out of a book. From dreamy caravans and blooming florist stands, to voyaging ships and this Moonlight Tenting set up, Chantel’s work is infused with imaginative magic. Check out this and many more of Magnus and Quill’s beautiful designs on Instagram. @magnusandquill Naturally magical Perfect your thread painting skills with Wildwood Needle & Craft’s Ceanothus Silkmoth PDF pattern, depicting the gorgeous creature itself. The pattern is designed for a 15cm hoop and uses 20 different shades of thread. We’re in awe of the detail that Cara McFetridge has worked into the wings – mesmerising! www.wildwoodneedle.com Editor loves Satisfy your sense of wanderlust and adventure with…

MATERIALS • Six pre-cut felt pieces• Stranded cotton: green, light green, pink, orange and white• Sewing thread: grey• Stuffing• 6mm wide ribbon: 12cm long• Tracing paper (optional)• Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Blanket Stitch, Fly Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the design onto tracing paper and cut it out to make paper templates. Alternatively, transfer the design directly onto the felt using your preferred method. 02 Line up your paper templates with the front swan panel and the wing panel, and begin by working the long leafy stems in Fly Stitch using two strands of light green. Work the petals of the looped flower on the swan’s neck in Lazy Daisy Stitch using two strands of orange. Stitch the eye of the swan in…

Pumpkin patch We’re a little bit obsessed with Sue Gray’s embroidered fabric brooches, but the one that’s really caught our eye this month is this pretty pumpkin. A fun way to give your wardrobe an instant autumnal lift – especially for Halloween! – we love that each handmade brooch is totally unique, so you’re sure to be wearing one of a kind. Patches and badges are perfect for updating your clothes to reflect the changing season. Add a simple brooch pin to your outfit and hey presto – an old favourite is suddenly given a colourful new lease of life! www.rubypatch.co.uk, @ruby_patch…

MATERIALS • Cotton fabric: 30x30cm, deep green• DMC stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blanc (white), 472 (pale green), 581 (light green), 648 (light grey), 722 (pale orange), 739 (cream), 740 (orange), 817 (red), 839 (brown), 917 (purple), 3362 (dark green) and 3852 (gold)• Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter• Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Brick Stitch, French Knot, Pistil Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch Greatly inspired by the natural world and the landscape of her beloved county of Yorkshire, Louise’s designs immediately draw you in through her use of vivid colouring, realistic texture and playful little details. This mesmerising toadstool scene is no exception – so, allow yourself to be transported into the magic of a world in miniature as you stitch her enchanting woodland design. 01 Transfer…