Love Embroidery Issue 20
Love Embroidery is the monthly magazine that is a celebration of decorative stitch. It is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves – or would love to learn – modern hand and machine embroidery.
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Wardrobe Embroidery is Warunee Bolstad’s gorgeous new guide to stitching on clothing and accessories, from jumpers and jeans, to shirts and bags. £16.99 | www.searchpress.com Jo Avery’s new book, Modern Crewel Embroidery brings this classic stitch technique bang up-to-date with 15 beginner-friendly projects and expert tutorials. £17.99 | www.ctpub.com Step into a world of luscious foliage and beautiful blooms in Maggie Scnhücker’s Botanical Embroidery. Inside, you’ll find 30 nature-inspired designs. £16.24 | www.pagestreetpublishing.com…
little robin redbreast
Template for digital readers on p84 MATERIALS • Printed cotton fabric: 16x16cm, teal• Stranded cotton: black, dark brown, light brown, dark red, light red, white and mustard yellow• Embroidery hoop: 11cm diameter• Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Fly Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 The fabric in your kit has the design printed on it so you can get stitching straight away. Mount the fabric in your hoop with the design positioned centrally, making sure the screw is nice and tight. To start, fill the robin’s eye with Backstitch in two strands of black. Next, work the beak in Satin Stitch using two strands of dark brown. Fill the top of the robin’s head with Long and Short Stitch using two strands. Begin with dark brown…
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O’ Christmas tree We can’t tell if it’s the falling French knot snow or the luscious pine needles that’s pulling us into this hoop, but in we are! Hande Guner’s use of varying shades of green to create depth within the tree has us in awe. She’s perfectly balanced the hoop so that you feel like you’re peering into a winter landscape through a flurry of snow, while keeping that fresh, modern look that comes with a pared back design. You can stitch Hande’s hoop by picking up the full kit from her Etsy store, or by downloading the PDF to start embroidering tonight. www.hoopatelierstore.etsy.com IMAGE © HANDE GUNER, WWW.HOOPATELIERSTORE.ETSY.COM…
