Inspirations Issue 111 - Digital

We’ve filled this issue with gorgeous projects in a range of favourite needlework styles. Following on from her popular Catherine de’ Medici design in issue 107, Maria Rita Faleri has created a stunning cushion cover featuring stylised birds and finished with hand-knotted tassels.

We also showcase beautiful crewel embroidery, stumpwork with multiple techniques, pretty surface and counted thread embroidery, and sparkling Japanese-style bead embroidery.

• Revival by Brenda Sortwell
  Large hexagon box topped with glorious autumn colours in crewel embroidery, with matching needle box and scissor sheath
• The Hedgerow by Kay Dennis
  Delightful stumpwork panel of hedgerow fruits and flowers, visited by a delicate butterfly and ladybird
• Natural Wonder by Maria Rita Faleri
  Catherine de’ Medici cushion cover featuring enchanting bird motifs and finished with hand-knotted tassels
• Macaron Magic by Merrilyn Whittle
  Cute macaron purses in four colourways showcasing Japanese-style bead embroidery
• Shaker Spool Box by Betsy Morgan
  Handy counted thread box for sewing thread spools with places for scissors, needles and an emery
• Interlude by Di Kirchner
  Stunning crewel cushion featuring vibrant fruits and acorns
• Button Bouquets by Pat Olski
  Beautiful Dorset buttons enhance a pincushion and tape measure cover worked with timeless cross stitch
• Angel's Breath by Taetia McEwen
  Pretty ribbon and velvet flowers are combined to decorate a lampshade and wreath