Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #127, DELICIOUS STITCHES
Inspirations issue #127, year of publishing: 2025.
In this issue we introduce the first in a series of three goldwork knot gardens by Tania Cohen, each featuring a different metal thread colour.
We also present a beautiful project showcasing Aemilia Ars, a style of Italian needlelace, for the first time, with a delicate design surrounding a linen square by Di Kirchner.
You will also find projects utilising crewel embroidery, blackwork, stumpwork, silk ribbon and threadpainting, as well as a cute little box with surface embroidery.
‘Inspirations Issue 127’ features the following projects:
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Daffodowndilly by Brenda Sortwell
Superb stumpwork study of a uniquely patterned flower carefully matched with fennel and a gleaming beetle -
Spotted Wood Kingfisher by Renette Kumm
Threadpainted study depicting the unique plumage of this forest bird -
Aemilia Ars by Di Kirchner
Elegant edging for a linen square utilising an Italian needlelace technique -
Gardening with Gold by Tania Cohen
Exquisite panel showcasing goldwork techniques, the first of a series of three parterre designs -
Honeycrisp Apple by Christine Burton
Three-dimensional pincushion with a colourful and contemporary approach to blackwork -
Just Resting by Susan Casson
You can almost hear the fairy wrens sing in this stumpwork scene worked over a painted background -
Easter Surprise by Ana Mallah
Pretty flowers adorn each side of this delightful gift box -
The Moth Di van Niekerk
Stumpwork and silk ribbon add lively dimension to a botanical print
Dimensions: 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! It is particularly excellent for those trying new techniques to expand their skills in embroidery.