Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #118, Flight of Fancy
Inspirations Studios say, "This Issue is full of plants and pollinators to bring to life with needle and thread."
Description
Stitch gorgeous designs utilising a fabulous range of techniques from superb goldwork to captivating whitework, along with colourful stumpwork and silk embroidery, and elegant counted thread work.
Featured Projects
'Inspirations Issue 118' features the following projects:
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Sturt's Desert Pea by Denise MackeyStriking Australian desert flower featuring stumpwork elements and surface embroidery
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Secret Garden by Margaret LightLarge cushions showcasing garden favourites, geranium and nasturtium
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Elizabethan Butterfly by Betsy MorganNeedlebook and scissor fob embellished with counted thread embroidery
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Buttercup & Thick-legged Flower Beetle by Victoria MatthewsonSuperb silk embroidery study of a beetle and blossom
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Grand Tour by Christine P. BishopElegant table mat utilising withdrawn and pulled thread techniques to create a geometric design
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Golden Lilies by Di KirchnerArum lilies gracefully depicted with goldwork embroidery
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Burst of Colour by Laurence LieblichSmall cushion with butterflies and dragonflies in a delightful celebration of colour
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Elysium by Ana MallahBeautiful whitework design stitched onto a tote bag and cushion
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. 98 pages.
This magazine is a wonderful exercise in embroidery excellence! Have it and enjoy stitching!