Inspirations Issue 126 Fine Lines

In this issue you will find exciting opportunities to grow your personal stitch and technique repertoire, with projects ranging from effortless, complete-in-a-day embroidery to more elaborate projects to savour over time.

Designs feature flowers in many forms, from silk ribbon wildflowers to patterns in counted thread, and from a flourish of Jacobean colour and texture to graceful depictions in stumpwork and three-dimensional goldwork.

• Fritillary, Fennel & Scarab Beetle by Jane Nicholas
  Superb stumpwork study of a uniquely patterned flower carefully matched with fennel and a gleaming beetle

• Splendid Jacobean by Colleen Goy
  Richly textured Jacobean design exploring myriad embroidery stitches to depict a colourful array of flowers

• Spring Posy by Hannah Mansfield
  Stunning brooch composed of spring flowers created with three-dimensional goldwork

• Blomst by Fumie Suzuki
  Circular zip pouch with a blossom design showcasing an early style of Hedebo embroidery

• Ripple by Katherine Kennedy
  Handy cotton huck towel using simple stitches to create a pretty, decorative border

• Flowering in Red by Christine Burton
  Needlework accessories showcasing one beautiful design on three different weights of linen
• Wildflower Profusion by Lorna Bateman 
  Wreath filled with flowers utilising silk ribbon embroidery