Inspirations Issue 85
The Magic of Stitch
Printed Magazine

Inspirations Issue 85 The Magic of Stitch

Needleworkers delight in the ability to transform and create fabulous objects using thread.

Description

While magicians never reveal the secrets of their trade, Inspirations supplies detailed instructions for taking a handful of silk, cotton or wool threads and transforming them into beautiful pieces for your wardrobe or home.

In this issue, we feature the outstanding Grand Prize winning project from our 'Stitch Your Heart Out' competition, report on Beating Around The Bush, and showcase the incredible costume embroidery for HBO's Game Of Thrones.

Featured Projects

Inspirations Issue 85’ features the following projects:

Poppy

Poppy

by Susan O'Connor

Stunning threadpainted evening bag worked with lustrous silk threads.

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Succulent Spool

Succulent Spool

by Julie Kniedl

Prize-winning succulents displayed on a wooden spool.

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Two Hearts

Two Hearts

by Jo Butcher

Dainty heart designs for you to stitch with ease.

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Precious

Precious

by Irina Rudneva

Magnificent beaded cuff with gemstones and pearls.

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Full Bloom

Full Bloom

by Susan Porter

Come into the garden and pick a rose, pale and pretty, a perfect bloom framed with soft green leaves and a bud. Preserve this fleeting delight forever by creating this beautiful stumpwork study.

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Magic Moments

Magic Moments

by Heather Scott

Gorgeous wool and cashmere throw with colourful paisleys.

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Butterfly

Butterfly

by Catherine Laurençon

Shimmering wings of turquoise, blue-violet, tangerine and garnet flutter among lush leaves in this splendid thread painted study.

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Water Wings

Water Wings

by Delma Moore

Elegant cranes worked with Brazilian embroidery threads and techniques.

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Potpourri

Potpourri

by Lorna Bateman

Monogrammed scissor sheath adorned with an abundance of flowers, with matching fob.

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Additional Information

Product Type
Printed Magazine
Publication
Inspirations
Issue Number
085
Dimensions
29.7L × 23W × .75H (cm)
Weight
0.41kg

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Inspirations Magazine is published quarterly and features the world’s most beautiful needlework projects, showcased with gorgeous photography and complete with step-by-step instructions, detailed techniques and full sized tear-out pattern sheets.

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