Inspirations Issue 97

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In this issue, Inspirations introduces Deruta Sfilato – unique counted-thread embroidery from Italy, a beautiful twist to shaded blackwork and a fun project featuring three-dimensional bead embroidery.

Also find delightful projects featuring crewel and wool embroidery, plus superb stumpwork and threadpainting designs.

• Gillian by Maria del Valle Olivera
  The use of colour with blackwork patterns combined with elegant surface embroidery is perfect for this fabulous hare design
• Cherry Delight by Jane Nicholas
  Superb stumpwork roundel with goldwork and beading
• Marguerite by Irina Rudneva
  Fantastic three-dimensional, beaded white daisy with a sparkling crystal centre
• La Fauvette by Catherine Laurençon
  Gorgeous threadpainting of a European warbler amongst reeds and grasses
• Stitches from the Heart by Maria Elide Melani
  Learn a delightful Italian embroidery technique with this simple sachet
• Sunflowers and Daisies by Helen Eriksson
  A cosy woollen blanket adorned with a circlet and bouquet of sun-loving flowers
• Autumn Leaves by Monique Johnston
  A harvest of acorns, blackberries, rose hips and maple leaves embellish this doorstop
• Aurora by Christine Burton
  Timeless crewel designs on a handy, zipped pouch