Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #124, JOYFUL, JOYFUL
Inspirations issue #124, year of publishing: 2024.
Gorgeous projects to stitch for Christmas including decorations for your home and festive table using counted thread, stumpwork, Hedebo, reticella and goldwork techniques.
Wonderful projects ideal for decorating your home and creating perfect gifts for those you treasure. Published by Insprations Studios, Australia.
The projects are:
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Mistletoe & Holly by Anna ScottOrnaments with stumpwork sprigs of mistletoe and holly in classic Christmas colours
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Festive Table by Fumie SuzukiWhitework table linen with baubles in Hedebo embroidery amongst sprays of foliage
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Betty Beetle by Tania CohenThe latest in a series of elegant and fun brooches showcasing goldwork techniques
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Christmas Treats by Betsy MorganDouble the joys of counted thread stitching with clever ornaments that are also pincushions
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Rana by Maria Clara WarschauerLittle frog in three-dimensional goldwork using coloured metal purls
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Little Angels by Naomi SmallEnchanting pair of angels made with delicately embellished felt
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Reticella Rose by Di KirchnerBeautiful linen needlework accessories featuring reticella motifs
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Hark the Herald Angels by Taetia McEwenChristmas stocking inspired by a classic carol and utilising a raised stitch pattern
This magazine also include 3 interesting articles, "About Face", "Encyclopedia of Embroidery", and "The Textile Research Center".
Dimensions: 9'x 11 3/4", 98 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! It is particularly excellent for those trying new techniques to expand their skills in embroidery.