Stems of ripe red berries, creamy blossoms and fresh green leaves twine across the surface of this charming crewel needlecase and strawberry shaped pincushion.  

Handmade trinket pot topped with a lifelike stumpwork succulent.

Fabulous beetle brooch in soft, silk shades with shimmering metallic highlights.

Trailing stems of ivy with flowers and berries surround a hand-quilted circlet within a square design.  

Inspirations issue 53 is bursting at the seams with spectacular projects plus needlework articles from around the world.  

We see a return to romance with projects, stories and articles designed to inspire and delight!

What are you stitching for Christmas? There's nothing a needleworker loves more than to create special gifts for loved ones or, if they've been especially good, themselves!

Gorgeous wool and cashmere throw with colourful paisleys.

Enchanting blanket for cosy days shared with a fairy friend at her toadstool house.

Glittering brooch cleverly created with metal threads.

Lively lorikeet brooch with metal thread embroidery and organdie feathers.