Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #119, Stitching Stories
Inspirations Studios say about this issue: "Beautiful flowers to stitch in a fabulous array of colors and techniques."
"Become immersed in beautiful florals in a range of dimensions and techniques, from exquisite silk ribbon embroidery and raised techniques to lace-like deruta sfilato and detailed surface stitching, utilising a kaleidoscopic palette of threads.
Featured Projects
'Inspirations Issue 119' features the following projects:
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Myosotis by Di van NiekerkPretty silk ribbon forget-me-not flowers delicately framed with metallic threads and beads
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Fiori by Maria Elide MelaniA flower meadow captured in a table mat worked in Deruta Sfilato
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Hydrangea by Ana MallahBeautifully shaded stem of hydrangea featuring stumpwork petals and beads
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The Blue Bead by Tatiana PopovaA flowing design utilising a wonderful variety of stitches inspired by a magical children’s story
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Nature’s Delight by Colleen GoyScrolling stems filled with flowers and pollinating visitors in a symphony of colour
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Terrazzo by Christine P. BishopHighly textured, counted thread mat evoking an arrangement of Italian patterned floor tiles from the 15th century
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Littleleaf Sensitive Briar by Katherine DiuguidBotanical stem with a selection of goldwork techniques to enhance the foliage and flowers
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Summerberry by Taetia McEwenA summer garland in soft, shimmering shades of silk, beads, sequins and metallic mesh ribbon"
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!