Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #115, Delicate Stitches
Layers of colour and texture elevate the stitching experience and enhance the beauty of the projects in issue 115, with the use of raised embroidery techniques, cutwork, silk ribbon, wool threads, and translucent and hand-dyed fabrics with compelling surface embroidery.
'Inspirations Issue 115' features the following projects:
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Primroses & Violets by Di van NiekerkDimensional silk ribbon and layering techniques bring these sumptuous blooms to life
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Red Columbine by Trish BurrStunning presentation of a single, vibrant flower on translucent fabric
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Golden Moth Orchid by Alison ColeSuperb stumpwork study of a golden Australian orchid
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Sweet Stitches by Fumie SuzukiDainty drawstring pouch featuring exquisite Hedebo embroidery
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Blue-Breasted Fairy Wren by Renette KummColourful, blue-breasted fairy wren depicted with threadpainting
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Floral Symphony by Laurence LieblichPretty flowers worked with lustrous silk threads adorn this small, linen cushion
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Daffodils & Violas by Wendy InnesBright, spring flowers embroidered using stumpwork, raised and surface embroidery
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Ophelia's Fox by Phillipa TurnbullCrewel embroidery panel of a red fox in his woodland territory
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!