Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #111, Stitching Sensations
Inspirations issue #111, year of publishing: 2021.
Celebrate beautiful traditions, from the crewel embroidery heritage of a 144 year-old needlework school in Scotland and time-honoured techniques in Japanese goldwork with a new design by Margaret Lee, to embroidering stitching accessories with gorgeous floral motifs by Ana Mallah and Margaret Light.
We also bring you Alison Cole’s iconic Australian blossoms in stumpwork, Susan Casson’s enchanting three-dimensional turtle hatchling making its way to the ocean, a beaded dragonfly by Hazel Blomkamp, and welcome new contributor Laurence Lieblich of Canevas Folies.
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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Violets & Strawberries by Margaret LightTwo gorgeous needlerolls to keep your essential tools at your fingertips
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Paradise by Laurence LieblichBrightly coloured flowers and birds in surface embroidery
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Fireflower by Alison ColeStunning red-flowering gum with stumpwork leaves, blossoms and bee
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Yuki by Margaret LeeElegant panel of traditional snow motifs in Japanese goldwork
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Summer Blooms by Ana MallahThree charming needlework accessories featuring pretty garden flowers
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Tiny Turtle by Susan CassonDelightful green turtle hatchling in stumpwork approaching the water’s edge
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Dragonfly by Hazel BlomkampWinged beauty depicted in needlelace and beading
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Jacobean Dream by The Wemyss School of NeedleworkCushion featuring crewel embroidery based on a 17th century crewel hanging
This magazine also include 3 interesting articles.
Dimentions: 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!