This issue is filled 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.
Within the pages you will find beautiful crewel embroidery, stumpwork with multiple techniques, pretty surface and counted thread embroidery, and sparkling Japanese-style bead embroidery.
Featured Projects
‘Inspirations Issue 111’ features the following projects:
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Revival by Brenda SortwellLarge hexagon box topped with glorious autumn colours in crewel embroidery, with matching needle box and scissor sheath
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The Hedgerow by Kay DennisDelightful stumpwork panel of hedgerow fruits and flowers, visited by a delicate butterfly and ladybird
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Natural Wonder by Maria Rita FaleriCatherine de’ Medici cushion cover featuring enchanting bird motifs and finished with hand-knotted tassels
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Macaron Magic by Merrilyn WhittleCute macaron purses in four colourways showcasing Japanese-style bead embroidery
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Shaker Spool Box by Betsy MorganHandy counted thread box for sewing thread spools with places for scissors, needles and an emery
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Interlude by Di KirchnerStunning crewel cushion featuring vibrant fruits and acorns
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Button Bouquets by Pat OlskiBeautiful Dorset buttons enhance a pincushion and tape measure cover worked with timeless cross stitch
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Angel’s Breath by Taetia McEwenPretty ribbon and velvet flowers are combined to decorate a lampshade and wreath
