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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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Essential Workers

Tickled Pink • Enjoy an exquisite botanical study that’s pure stumpwork delight! Simply follow all the steps to capture the delicate beauty of a lace cap hydrangea.

What’s On

Flight of Fancy • The sky’s the limit with these swooping swallows and their life-affirming words. Let the upbeat retro feel inspired by vintage tattoos add decorative flair to your home!

FREE-MOTION EMBROIDERY

Make a Knife-Pleat Ruffle

Night Owl • Capture the majesty of a barn owl perched against the night sky, inspired by May Morris place mat designs, and skilfully translated into canvaswork.

The Red Dress • One remarkable garment, travelling the world and unifying hundreds of female embroiderers. Read the personal experiences of those who have become part of this amazing project.

NINA GRONW-LEWIS

CATALINA SANCHEZ GAVIRIA

LYDIA NEEDLE

Fly Away… …Home! • Discover the delights of punch needle embroidery. It’s quick-to-master, relaxing to do and creates gorgeous, textured results!

Come Rain Come Shine • Be prepared for all weathers with a shimmering silverwork umbrella and a sunny goldwork parasol. Two classy designs featuring lots of different threads, wires, and techniques!

Fancy A Cuppa? • Pop the kettle on and settle down to find out how Chris Yates transforms used teabags into a suitable surface for all sorts of embroidery and textile applications.

Your next issue… • STITCH: MAKING BEAUTIFUL EMBROIDERY EASY

Under the Sea • Make a splash with paint, silk, and stitch to create your own bright and beautiful crab.

The White Dress • What happens when you become personal stylist to your textile life? Find out how to tailor key moments to create a truly unique garment.

Tree of Life • Combine a soft rainbow palette with beginner-friendly wool appliqué and a handful of stitches to make a tablet case. Simple, pretty, and effective!

THOUGHTS ON FABRIC & COLOUR

WHAT IS STITCH & TEAR

MASTER BLANKET STITCH

WIN! WIN! WIN!

Sparkle and Shine • Priceless nuggets to get your goldwork looking its best!

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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