Inspirations - Embroidery Magazine from Australia, Issue #113, Thread Melodies
Heralding the warm, sun-kissed months that bring colour to gardens and meadows, Inspirations issue 113 showcases beautiful designs from wildflowers scattered across a meadow and a tree of life set amongst alpine peaks to an ordered garden in counted work or a single, beautifully rendered rose in silk and goldwork.
Featured Projects
'Inspirations Issue 113' features the following projects:
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Window of the Blue Dragonflies by Alison ColeSuperb stumpwork panel featuring a rose, honeysuckle, thistle and pansy surrounded by dragonflies
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Woodland Strawberries by Margaret LightBeautiful linen shoulder bag with crewel-embroidered luscious strawberries and flowers in full bloom
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Allium Meadow by Jo ButcherA sun-kissed meadow filled with alliums and salvias growing above grasses sprinkled with cornflowers and cosmos
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Mountain Oak by Anna ScottStunning crewel cushion with a tree of life set among mountain peaks, worked in alpine colours
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Sweet Eglantine by Cynthia JacksonGraceful, soft pink roses beautifully depicted with silk and metal threads
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Wedgewood by Christine P. BishopBlue linen stitching accessories featuring exquisite reticella embroidery
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Wildflowers by Di van NiekerkPretty wildflowers worked with hand-painted silk ribbon for a contemporary display
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Squarely Check by Christine BurtonElegant pincushion with timeless flower and star motifs
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!