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.

FROM THE EDITOR

ERRATA

DRAWING WITH THREAD • “I love getting lost in the creation of my stitched drawings. Embroidery is very meditative for me. I am very relaxed but focused at the machine.”

TEACHING

DOLLAS FOR CHANGE

BETWEEN THE COVERS

FOLLOWING A DREAM

LINDSEY ON COLOUR

Balthazar • THE CHRISTMAS BEETLE

CROWNING GLORY • The Victoria crowned pigeon (Goura victoria), is one of a small group of ground-dwelling pigeons that are native to New Guinea and features a magnificent, white-tipped crest.

Red Treasure Box • Discover an Aladdin's cave of needlework treasures hidden inside this stunning box, all decorated with intricate redwork designs onto natural linen.

LITTLE birds • As the well-known song goes, ‘ON THE THIRD DAY OF CHRISTMAS MY TRUE LOVE SENT TO ME, THREE FRENCH HENS…’. These may not quite be French hens, but this set of three, equally charming little birds would be a welcome gift for anyone.

THE EMBROIDERER'S Workbox • The elegant appeal of whitework is beautifully demonstrated in this superb box lid insert, worked with stranded cotton and lace threads onto fine linen batiste.

THE First Noël • Thought to have its origins in the 15th century, The First Noël is a much-loved carol that encapsulates the Christmas story and was first published in 1833 by William Sandys.

CHEQUERBOARD • ALTERNATING BLOCKS OF FOUR-SIDED STITCH AND SATIN STITCH WORK IN HARMONY TO CREATE THIS STYLISH TABLE MAT.

A Slice of Life • It's not often that embroidery can make your mouth water, but this cute and clever pocket etui will do just that.

Inspirations

INSPIRATION • According to the dictionary, inspiration is a process of being mentally stimulated to think or feel something, especially something creative. A sudden brilliant or timely idea. A force or influence. Divine guidance.