THE ESSENTIAL HANDS-ON MAGAZINE FOR CREATIVE STITCHERS

Each issue brings you traditional embroidery techniques along with a wealth of contemporary ideas. We aim to take you on an exciting, creative, textile journey:

1. Suitable for all levels: beginners through to experienced
2. How-to projects with step-by-step instructions and detailed images
3. Explore and learn all the different techniques
4. Discover fresh ideas with needle and thread
5. Take your embroidery to the next level

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Issue 126 out now!

On Sale Thursday 30th July 2020

Bring me sunshine

You know the moments…when the sun peeps out from behind the clouds, or when you catch dappled sunlight dancing through leaves on trees? There’s a word to describe those golden snatches of sunshine: interfulgent. Granted it’s not a particularly pretty word, but it’s about light finding a way to shine despite darkness trying to obscure it. That positive sentiment is right at the heart of this issue: whatever else is going on, Stitch aims to put a smile on your face.

Be happy and keep stitching!

Kat McDonnell, Stitch Editor

Brilliant Projects!

	QUEEN BEE Busy yourself with this elegant goldwork bee. RSN trained embroiderer, Hattie McGill expertly guides you through every step.
	THE WHITE RABBIT A favourite character from Alice in Wonderland immortalised in delicate surface stitching, stumpwork and goldwork. Definitely one to take your time over.
	IRIS SANGUINEA Renowned needle painter, Trish Burr recreates a botanical illustration from the Kew archives at the Royal Botanical Gardens.
	PARTY POODLE Seek out stitching pleasure with this fun-loving party animal: sparkles and stumpwork guarantee a good time!
	THE HAIRY COO Dani Ives captures the comical nature of a Scottish Highland cow in her brilliantly detailed needlefelting tutorial.
	FORGET- ME-NOT These radiant little blue and yellow goldwork flowers are a fantastic introduction to dimensional metal embroidery.
	IN FOR A PENNY Practical and pretty: lots of colour, texture, threads and stitches worked on to a wool base to make a decorative purse.

BE INSPIRED!

• BIRD’S EYE VIEW - How did Collette Kinley’s lockdown embroidery become an internet sensation?
• A LOVE STORY - Jessica Devin packs incredible detail into her needle-paintings. Read her story: it’s full of drama, passion and a thread addiction!
• ANIMAL INSTINCT - Janine Heschl uses her hyper-realistic, life-size portraits to champion the plight of endangered wildlife. See if you can you spot the difference.

IMPROVE YOUR TECHNIQUE!

• IT’S ONLY NATURAL - Discover how to harness the power of plants from your garden to dye fabric naturally.
• HOW TO ATTACH SHISHA - Learn the special stitching technique used in Indian textiles to attach these little mirror discs.

AURIFL OFFER - Love working with these fabulous threads? The Embroiderer’s Guild has a special offer exclusively for the readers of Stitch, so you can get your hands on a beautiful kit at a discounted price.

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