Inspirations Issue 57

Flowers have always been a rich source of inspiration for embroiderers and this issue pays tribute to the beautiful blooms that grace our gardens. The stunning projects that feature in this floral edition include a spectacular Elizabethan masterpiece by Susan O’Connor, a glorious quilt embroidered with roses, hollyhocks, daisies and lavender by Kris Richards, a needlebook and needlecase embellished with ribbons and roses by Julie Graue, plus so much more

• Plums and Honeysuckle by Susan O’Connor
  Fabulous Elizabethan botanical
• Dear Heart by Beth Allen
  Endearing bear chatelaine
• Rosa Victoriana by Kris Richards
  Glorious quilt with lavish embroidery
• Firefly by Gloria Minott
  Stunning crewel embroidered evening bag
• Meadowsweet by Betsy Morgan
  Beautiful stumpwork study
• The Flower Fairy by Catherine Ronan
  Gorgeous threadpainted fairy bag
• Snow on the Mountain by Carol Hawkins
  Stylish embroidered book cover
• Little Bits of Bliss by Julie Graue
  Elegant embroidered needlecases
• Grace and Favour by Kris Richards
  Two richly embroidered guest towels