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Each issue of Stitch magazine takes you on an exciting, creative, textile journey... bringing you traditional embroidery techniques and a wealth of creative contemporary ideas.

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By the Riverbank • A real treat for lovers of stumpwork, this riverbank box incorporates a wealth of techniques, with spectacular results

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Starry, Starry Night • Use free motion embroidery to create this beautiful bookmark that’s perfect for bedtime reading, or whenever you want to add a little sparkle to the pages of your latest book-on-the-go!

Keep It Cool • Mine’s a 99! Our tote bag featuring top ice cream and lollies can be whipped up using appliqué, free machine embroidery and a sprinkling of delicious embellishments

Painting with Thread • Renowned within the world of embroidery, Trish Burr is a true innovator when it comes to needle-painting. She chats to Stitch about her new book, The Kew Book of Nature Samplers

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Space & Time • Let the planets align! Bring our solar system to life using a variety of reverse blackwork stitches worked in white on black evenweave

Sweet As Honey • Create a detailed honeybee using needle painting techniques – then use to make a pretty honey pot cover to turn a homemade gift into something very special

Ways of Water • Create the most magical of geometric hoops by stitching on sheer organza to make a Mamluk Medallion that is fluid in nature thanks to its transparent fabric

Stitch Together • Susan Fielding of Ribble Creative Stitchers shares their past projects, future plans and their 40th anniversary group display from last year…

Shibori with a twist 3 • Chris Yates shares her unique method of combining shibori with transfer paints, with amazing results!

A Study in Sunshine • Use a variety of stitches including Turkey stitch to create this stunning sunflower with three-dimensional highlights

Meet the Artist • We chat to one of our talented embroidery artists. Regular Stitch contributor Brenda Sortwell explains her love of Arts & Crafts and talks about her amazing career working with needle and thread

Your next issue… • STITCH: MAKING BEAUTIFUL EMBROIDERY EASY

Templates • All the templates, guides and patterns you will need to complete this issue’s projects. Please note the scale before starting.

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