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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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Fruit of Life • Use Tudor inspired crewelwork motifs to create unique gift bags that are perfect for Christmas and beyond…

Stitch Together • We profile a different stitching group each issue. This time Jill Perry from Artful Stitchers of Bath, gives us an overview of their many activities

Fair Maids of Spring • Celebrate the blooming of snowdrops as the new year arrives, with this gorgeous drum pincushion and scissor keeper, adorned with ribbonwork flowers

Silk Stitches • Even if you’ve never tried ribbon embroidery before, it’s easier than you think! Follow Tanya Haines’ top tips to help get you started on our snowdrops project and ensure perfect results every time

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Slate & Gold • Use a combination of traditional goldwork techniques, stumpwork and beading to bring to life this stunning Japanese Slate Butterfly crest

Midnight Moon • Create a cartwheel-style Dorset button to make this nighttime winter tree card. The button can be detached by your recipient to hang as a sparkling seasonal decoration

Winter King • Create a magnificent stag using blackwork stitches in multi colours. Upcycle old denim and use waste canvas to make a stunning cushion for your home

December Delight • Brighten a winter outfit with our choice of beautiful poinsettia brooches. Both designs feature appliqué techniques, free-motion embroidery and beading

My Lockdown Year The Embroiderers’ Guild 2022 Members' Challenge • Stitch showcases the winners of the Embroiderers’ Guild latest Members' Challenge – with members striving to document in stitches a personal event or idea that took place during lockdown…

Penguin Parade • Cuddle up with a cute water bottle cover this winter – perfect for the young or young at heart! A great project for anyone still new to embroidery, as you’ll learn a variety of simple stitches as you decorate your design

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

Meet the Artist • In our new series, we chat to one of our talented embroidery artists. This issue Alex Law explains how crewelwork and blackwork are the two main techniques to vie for her attention

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