Inspirations

Referred to by readers as 'the World's most beautiful embroidery magazine', Inspirations is where you find the best classic hand embroidery by leading embroiderers throughout the world. Complemented with superbly styled photography and captivating stories, each issue brings a diverse collection of timeless projects from home wares and bags to gifts and accessories. A wide variety of embroidery techniques is presented with detailed and easy to follow instructions, step-by-step tutorials and full size patterns, making each issue a valuable resource for people new to embroidery and seasoned needleworkers alike.

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Across Cultures

Filip + Inna

BETWEEN THE COVERS

Fairy Godmother

Violets & Strawberries • Treat yourself or a stitching friend to something extra special with these exquisite violet and strawberry needlerolls.

Paradise • Add a splash of colour and celebrate all the delights of spring with this charming study of stunning flowers and birds.

Laurence Lieblich

Fireflower • Previously known as eucalyptus ficifolia, the spectacular red-flowering gum is now classified as corymbia ficifolia and is a popular small Australian native tree.

YUKI • Textile designs have always reflected the delicate sensibilities of the Japanese people to nature and the changing seasons. Snow (yuki) was an important symbol as a heavy fall would herald an abundance of water and a good rice harvest.

Summer Blooms • Pretty pink roses, slender stems of lavender, Queen Anne’s lace, hollyhocks and bright yellow daises are worked onto this trio of co-ordinating sewing accessories.

Tiny Turtle • Life isn’t easy when you are a newly hatched turtle and finding your way to the sea across a wide beach is your first real challenge! Making its way across the sand, this intrepid, baby green turtle has almost reached the foaming, lacy edge of the water and is accompanied by three delicate starfish.

Dragonfly • Amongst all the remarkable members of the insect world, the dragonfly stands out for its dramatic size, elegant form, large eyes and translucent wings. A frequent garden visitor, its shimmering iridescence catches the light as it flits and darts amongst plants, making it a welcome guest.

Jacobean Dream • Inspired by a 17th century fragment from Wemyss Castle held in the archives of The Wemyss School of Needlework, this charming crewelwork cushion features a striking Jacobean design of stylised flowers, foliage and nuts.

Inspirations

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