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Spring has sprung, so refresh your stitching style with this "Birds, Bugs and Beasts" issue of Stitch! At this time of year, we all want something to help us feel a little brighter after a long, cold winter and we hope that getting stuck into one of the fabulous projects in this edition is just what you need!
Inside this issue you will find an array of animal-inspired pieces, including a gorgeous hare cushion and an adorable toy dog. While "bugs" do not sound immediately pleasing, you will be in awe of the beautiful projects that can be created from such simple creatures; just look at the incredible goldwork emerald dragonfly on page 45. If that's not your style you can spread your wings and have a go at a vivacious, multicoloured Indonesian songbird project, created with the beautiful Embroiderers' Guild collection of Aurifil threads. Each of these amazing projects are presented with step-by-step instructions, images and illustrations to help you along and there are templates on pages 61-65 to get you started. Elsewhere, read all about the amazing freehand embroiderer Chloe Giordano and her marvellous miniature embroidery. We're also giving you a basic guide to stumpwork tutorial, with an insight into the award-winning bespoke stumpwork artist Georgina Bellamy's incredible creations, alongside a sneak peak at the Embroiderers' Guild's own collection. We have some fantastic new regular features in this issue too, including your answers to our Facebook question and a shopping page sharing the latests embroidery accessories. We of course still have all of your stitch news, events, fantastic letters and a beautiful "Birds, Bugs and Beasts" themed gallery too!
We hope this issue puts a spring in your step; at least until our next edition (and our sensational seaside theme!).
Sally and Sam
The Stitch Team
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On the Cover - Clive the Highland Cow - Anne Brooke
Anne is a mixed media textile artist living in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, creating bespoke mixed media textile pieces that are combined with her love of drawing. She also runs workshops at her studio and gives talks, demonstrations and runs workshops for other groups.
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Indonesian Songbird created by Nikki Parmenter using the Embroiderers' Guild Collection of Aurifil Threads
Nikki's work offers plenty of scope for educational events and she offers gallery talks, demonstrations and workshops. www.nikkiparmenterartworks.com
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Focus on Stumpwork - an in-depth look at the technique that allows you to raise your game - Georgina Bellamy Find a handy guide to all things stumpwork and read incredible stumpwork artist Georgina Bellamy's hints and tips. Owner of "That Embroidery Girl", Georgina focuses mainly on stumpwork and goldwork and she gives us an exclusive sneak peak of the stumpwork art housed in the Embroiderers' Guild Collection.
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Emerald Dragonfly by Alison Cole - An incredible goldwork project Displayed on a unique background of hand-dyed silk, this goldwork dragonfly really is something special. Worked in gilt and coloured purl, it features paua shell laminate and Swarovski crystal beads. Feeling brave! Why not attempt this project to hang in pride of place in your home. It should be easy with our simple step-by-step guide. Alison is well-known for her beautiful work and has produced books that reflect her intricate style - "All that Glitters" and more recently "The Embroiderers' Little Book of Hints and Tips". www.alisoncoleembroidery.com.au
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Spring Style - bring a bit of nature into your home and try free-machining this handsome hare cushion by Jo Hill Jo says "I wanted to celebrate the wonderful diversity of our wildlife and this 30cm square cushion cover makes a perfect statement with its vivid colour palette; a key trend in ineriors in 2018." This project is ideal to brighten up your living room this Spring. Jo offers an exclusive range of cushions, lampshades and wall-decor as well as a delightful colelction of gifts, kits and homewares on her website www.johilltextiles.co.uk
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Pocket Pet - a quick project for a fun present - a cute and quirky toy dog by Nancy Nicholson "Growing up with a mother who was always making enchanting things I was reminded of the little pocket toys she would make for me when I was very small, made from little scraps of fabric and thread, buttons and beads. They were a little secret comfort on the first day of school or if I was staying over at a friend's house; just anytime I felt a bit wobbly". All the templates you need for this project are in the magazine. See more of Nancy's work at www.nancynicholson.co.uk
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