July 2026 – August 2026
Available now
Embroidery magazine July/August 2026 issue is out now!
Full of the joys of summer, our July/August issue comes with a very special opportunity: the chance to win an embroidery holiday. We’ve teamed up with Creative Experiences @craftycreativeexperiences to offer one lucky winner a choice of three luxurious retreats, in either the UK or Madeira, where you’ll learn new skills from embroidery experts, socialise with like-minded travellers and see the local sights. The winner will be drawn at random and will need proof of purchase of the July/August issue.
Our cover image comes courtesy of @darrenballtextiles whose nostalgic brand of art is based on skilful reinterpretations of images from his collection of vintage Stitchcraft magazines.
Previews that make interesting reading feature the @thefestivalofquilts where we meet a former NASA spacecraft-designer-turned-quilter; an intimate exhibition at the @willowgalleryoswestry; and the Hyundai Translocal Series: Entangled and Woven, in partnership with Hyundai Motor Company, at @whitworthart.
We also bring you the bold blooms of @kateinthenest, the ‘trashmenterie’ of Helena Doyle, the cute critters of @annie_montgomerie_art, the European sewn souvenirs of Maria Tuncyurek @birdo_embroideries and news of @annekellytextiles latest exhibition and her open call for postcards. We also delve into the remarkable world textiles of the Karun Thakar collection, on display at three @nationaltrust properties.
There’s much more to enjoy, from news and reviews to books and what’s on. It’s a magazine full of inspiration which we hope will lead to a summer packed with creative possibilities.
Claire Waring
EDITOR
Embroidery magazine
