Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #111, Sweet Stitches
Inspirations issue #111, year of publishing: 2021.
The publishers say,
"We’ve filled this issue with gorgeous projects in a range of favorite needlework styles. Following on from her popular Catherine de’ Medici design in issue 107, Maria Rita Faleri has created a stunning cushion cover featuring stylized birds and finished with hand-knotted tassels."
Wonderful projects ideal for decorating your home and creating perfect gifts for those you treasure. Published by Insprations Studios, Australia. The following projects re included in this issue:
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Revival by Brenda SortwellLarge hexagon box topped with glorious autumn colours in crewel embroidery, with matching needle box and scissor sheath
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The Hedgerow by Kay DennisDelightful stumpwork panel of hedgerow fruits and flowers, visited by a delicate butterfly and ladybird
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Natural Wonder by Maria Rita FaleriCatherine de’ Medici cushion cover featuring enchanting bird motifs and finished with hand-knotted tassels
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Macaron Magic by Merrilyn WhittleCute macaron purses in four colourways showcasing Japanese-style bead embroidery
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Shaker Spool Box by Betsy MorganHandy counted thread box for sewing thread spools with places for scissors, needles and an emery
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Interlude by Di KirchnerStunning crewel cushion featuring vibrant fruits and acorns
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Button Bouquets by Pat OlskiBeautiful Dorset buttons enhance a pincushion and tape measure cover worked with timeless cross stitch
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Angel's Breath by Taetia McEwenPretty ribbon and velvet flowers are combined to decorate a lampshade and wreath
This magazine also include 3 interesting articles.
Dimentions: 9'x 11 3/4", 94 pages+ a liftout pattern sheet with full size templates.
All the techniques are presented in step-by step fashion with detailed descriptions of materials, how-tos, and all the steps, accompanied by close-up highest quality pictures. See examples on photos. Also, a liftout pattern sheet with full scale templates is included.
This magazine is a wonderful exercise in embroidery excellence! Have it and enjoy stitching!