Conversations by Deborah Love

Everyone loves a good chat, right?

The power of social interaction has been a hot topic the world over for the past several years. It started with the rise and rise of social media and its claim to offer us unparalleled connection to one another, the likes of which has never been seen before in the history of the world.

This seismic shift in culture arrived just in time to somehow try and help us navigate through, and ease the impact of, an unprecedented period of global isolation.

Now, in our present-day era, as we’re still working our way through the scars of a post-COVID era, we’re also learning about a surge in loneliness that is affecting a huge number of different groups.

How can we be so lonely, yet better connected than ever before? What can we do to try and alleviate loneliness?

Sometimes the best answers to big questions are the simplest.

Could simply engaging in a conversation with someone, and enjoying a bit of needlework while we chat, make a difference?

Our feature project this week from Inspirations magazine issue #121, will certainly provide the needlework for your conversation, and the design itself is also very topical.

Conversations by Deborah Love is a wonderfully challenging sampler. This charming Schwalm design incorporates 13 different filling stitches, each one producing a delicate, lace-like surface.

The embroidery is completed with 17 additional stitch techniques, all worked with various weights of broder spécial onto white linen.

Within the design we have five different birds, who have gathered to have a bit of a natter. What might they all be saying to one another you may ask?

No doubt each bird is waxing lyrical about the fabulous filling stitches Deb has used to adorn their bodies and wings.

They’ll also be marvelling to one another about the delightful flowers and foliage that Deb has created, all creating opportunities to apply a plethora of different techniques.

When finished, Conversations will hang proudly on your wall as a testament to the diverse number of Schwalm stitches you were able to master, along with a reminder that people who have conversations with one another, are far less likely to feel lonely. Now that is a project worth stitching!

Make Your Own Conversations

We have all the materials you need to re-create this project yourself, from easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions to a Ready-to-Stitch kit with everything sourced for you.

*Instructions – As this kit does not include instructions, for step-by-step directions on how to create this project, please refer to Inspirations magazine issue 121 or the Conversations digital pattern, both purchased separately.