Inspirations #125 | Out Now
7TH FEBRUARY 2025
SPOILER ALERT
If you do not wish to see the projects from the new issue of Inspirations magazine #125 before your copy arrives, please skip this next article!
Painting with thread
It’s a beautifully emotive word picture, isn’t it?
A simple turn of phrase to help bridge the world of painted art, and that of embroidered art.
They are both very similar artistic disciplines sharing skills in composition, colour science, shading and creative expression.
Yet, when you compare a stitcher’s toolbox to that of a painter, we have a far greater array of tools to work with, a richer complexity of techniques to draw from and a wider selection of materials at hand.
Welcome to Inspirations magazine issue #125, titled Painting with Thread.
A magnificent offering of embroidered art with projects that range from the purest of artistic endeavors to a gorgeous felt hanging mobile for kids.
Here is what you’ll find inside…
Poppies by Jo Butcher A field of beautiful poppies brought to life with stumpwork and surface embroidery.
Little Flying Things by Carolyn Stanton A delightful child’s mobile with brightly coloured flying creatures.
Floral Cascade by Laurence Lieblich Flower-filled cushion representing a gorgeous spring day
Chain of Hearts by Kim Beamish Elegant heart motifs with a textured background in Hardanger embroidery.
Heartfelt by Louise Spriggs Pretty bullion rosebuds adorn a set of needlework accessories.
Fly me to the Moon by Trish Burr A fabulous moth in Trish’s signature technique, whitework with colour.
Still Life with Loquats by Margaret Light Superb design utilising asymmetry, negative space and a variety of stitch textures.
Then there are our usual feature articles to keep you connected and informed as to the world of needlework:
Quilts of War - The intricate, hand-stitched quilts collected by Dr Annette Gero.
Joyful Stitching - How one group of embroiders formed friendships online and created a unique group exhibition.
Shared Stories - Exploring connections between people and textiles, Fiona Connell uses repurposed materials.
Inspirations magazine issue #125 is out now and available to purchase online.
