Inspirations 126

In this issue you will find exciting opportunities to grow your personal stitch and technique repertoire, with projects ranging from effortless, complete-in-a-day embroidery to more elaborate projects to savour over time.

Designs feature flowers in many forms, from silk ribbon wildflowers to patterns in counted thread, and from a flourish of Jacobean colour and texture to graceful depictions in stumpwork and three-dimensional goldwork.

PROJECTS:

Fritillary, Fennel & Scarab Beetle by Jane Nicholas
Superb stumpwork study of a uniquely patterned flower carefully matched with fennel and a gleaming beetle.

Splendid Jacobean by Colleen Goy
Richly textured Jacobean design exploring myriad embroidery stitches to depict a colourful array of flowers.

Spring Posy by Hannah Mansfield
Stunning brooch composed of spring flowers created with three-dimensional goldwork.

Blomst by Fumie Suzuki
Circular zip pouch with a blossom design showcasing an early style of Hedebo embroidery.

Ripple by Katherine Kennedy
Handy cotton huck towel using simple stitches to create a pretty, decorative border.

Flowering in Red by Christine Burton
Needlework accessories showcasing one beautiful design on three different weights of linen.

Wildflower Profusion by Lorna Bateman
Wreath filled with flowers utilising silk ribbon embroidery.