Love Embroidery Issue 20

Bring on the carolers, roll out the mince pies, we’re ready for the festivities to begin! We hope you’ll join us in a spot of merry making this month, and by that we of course mean filling our hoops with the bright and beautiful colours of the season. In this issue, you’ll find thoughtful gifts to stitch, fun ways to challenge your embroidery skills, and mindful motifs to relax with as you begin winding down for the year. And for an extra helping of calming craft inspiration, join Miriam Polak of Slow Evenings on p22 – she shares her top tips for serene stitching.…

Bring on the carolers, roll out the mince pies, we’re ready for the festivities to begin! We hope you’ll join us in a spot of merry making this month, and by that we of course mean filling our hoops with the bright and beautiful colours of the season. In this issue, you’ll find thoughtful gifts to stitch, fun ways to challenge your embroidery skills, and mindful motifs to relax with as you begin winding down for the year. And for an extra helping of calming craft inspiration, join Miriam Polak of Slow Evenings on p22 – she shares her top tips for serene stitching.…

I can’t tell you how much fun it’s been planning all the gorgeous seasonal makes we’ve got for you this issue (and the next!) now that I’m back on Love Embroidery. I have to admit, I might have had the ol’ Christmas tunes on a little early this year to get me in the festive spirit. How do you usually get ready for the holidays? Now, I know many of you might be looking for gifts to stitch and share – and don’t worry. We’ve definitely got you covered there with mini crackers, sweet stockings and the like – but we’ve also focused on creating calm moments for ourselves this issue to counter one of the busiest (but most wonderful) times of the year. Personally, I’ll be taking some time…

I can’t tell you how much fun it’s been planning all the gorgeous seasonal makes we’ve got for you this issue (and the next!) now that I’m back on Love Embroidery. I have to admit, I might have had the ol’ Christmas tunes on a little early this year to get me in the festive spirit. How do you usually get ready for the holidays? Now, I know many of you might be looking for gifts to stitch and share – and don’t worry. We’ve definitely got you covered there with mini crackers, sweet stockings and the like – but we’ve also focused on creating calm moments for ourselves this issue to counter one of the busiest (but most wonderful) times of the year. Personally, I’ll be taking some time to…

Make it count We’re not saying chocolate calendars are a thing of the past, but they’re definitely further down our Christmas list now we’ve seen Leah Nikolaou’s Craft Advent Calendar. Leah’s kit lets you enjoy a few mindful minutes of embroidery each day as you countdown to the 25th with woven wheel baubles. And, what’s more, it’s eco-friendly with recycled materials and a re-use factor – you can display your tree year after year. www.leahnikolaou.com Creative mail Want to get a fresh new craft project, like this stunning citrus and mistletoe wreath, delivered to your door each month? So do we, which is why we’ll be adding a Craftiosity subscription kit to our wishlists this year. Each box comes with all you need to make that month’s exclusive project – with techniques ranging from…

Make it count We’re not saying chocolate calendars are a thing of the past, but they’re definitely further down our Christmas list now we’ve seen Leah Nikolaou’s Craft Advent Calendar. Leah’s kit lets you enjoy a few mindful minutes of embroidery each day as you countdown to the 25th with woven wheel baubles. And, what’s more, it’s eco-friendly with recycled materials and a re-use factor – you can display your tree year after year. www.leahnikolaou.com Creative mail Want to get a fresh new craft project, like this stunning citrus and mistletoe wreath, delivered to your door each month? So do we, which is why we’ll be adding a Craftiosity subscription kit to our wishlists this year. Each box comes with all you need to make that month’s exclusive project –…