Innholdsfortegnelse for October/November 2024 i Stitch

FIND TEMPLATES FOR THIS PROJECT ON PAGE 58 A Christmas wreath to enjoy all winter and not A just for the festive season. The white, blues and silver represents the frost and the wintery colours. Unusual materials and techniques such as rainbow organza and needlelace are giving the impression of frozen skeleton leaves. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS Fabric: - Stonewashed Linen/viscose Fabric in teal– 40x40cm- Calico – 40x40cm and enough for 3 needlelace pads of each 12x8cm (3 layers are needed for needlelace pad so a total of 24x36cm of calico will be needed)- Satin duchess fabric, white – 30x30cm- Crushed velvet, silver – 2 pieces of 30x30cm each- Rainbow organza, royal blue – 2 pieces of 25x25cm- Plain organza, white – 3 pieces of 30x30cm- Felt:- White – 20x30cm…

SEE PAGE 60 FOR THE TEMPLATE FOR THIS PROJECT How often have we wanted to bling up an outfit for a Seasonal event, without having to spend a fortune, or invest in a once-a-year dress or jumper? This natty detachable collar is the perfect solution. Drawing from crewelwork techniques, the collar uses a variety of stitches with some metallic thread and bead detailing to give that touch of seasonal sparkle. On a practical note, by using quality cotton fabric and DMC thread or equivalent, the collar can be washed and re-worn. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS • Fabric: - 100% Cotton fabric – 2 pieces approximately 20X12” (50X30cm) in white or ivory – Note: pre-wash fabric to ensure any shrinkage is complete. More fabric will be required if lengthening the collar-…

3D EMBROIDERY By: Ashley Denn Publisher: Search Press ISBN: 9781800921252 RRP: £12.99 Pages: 128 (HB) A beginner’s guide to modern raised stitches, 3D Embroidery is a curated collection of over 30 raised embroidery stitches and techniques, taught within the context of 20 inhoop embroidery projects. The patterns featured offer contemporary designs for today’s modern maker. With step-by-step guides, embroidery artist Ashley Denn takes you on a pop-up journey and introduces you to the art of raised embroidery, identifying the materials needed for you to be successful, and including a directory of raised stitches and techniques. This wonderful must-have collection is perfect for both newbies and seasoned stitchers looking to add new techniques to their stitching inventory. 3 COPIES TO GIVE AWAY EVERYDAY FOLK By: Krista West Publisher: David & Charles…

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FIND THE TEMPLATE FOR THIS PROJECT ON PAGE 60 There are over 4000 species of beetle in the UK and many of them, such as the black and yellow longhorn beetle, are important pollinators, predators or decomposers. Come autumn it is tempting to tidy our gardens ready for the coming winter, but so many of our beneficial invertebrates rely on the rotting wood, leaves and dead plant stems that the season provides. Creating log piles and not cutting back dead plants until late winter can help provide essential habitats for some of our unsung gardening heroes YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS • Fabric: - Top fabric of your choice approx. 26x26cm (about two inches larger than your hoop) - I have used natural, seeded poplin- Backing fabric, 26x26cm – Calico or…

Your gingerbread template sheet includes this bonus gift tag! Designed by: Susan Penny Stitch count: 27 high x 44 wide (sides); 43 high x 33 wide (ends) Design size: 5 x 8cm (2 x 31/4in); 7.5 x 6cm (3 x 23/8in) Stitch time: 18 hours PLEASE NOTE: On the centre of the chart you will see a brown cross, this is also the centre of your fabric, so count out from this point to position the house walls, making sure you get them exactly in the same position on the aida to give you enough seam allowance to be able to assemble the house correctly. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS • White 14 count aida; 23 x 17cm (9 x 63/4in)• Brown felt; 12.5 x 10.5cm (5 x 41/8in) • Threads:…

USE THESE TECHNIQUES FOR THE PROJECT ON PAGE 33 Just when we are pretty sure that we have heard about of all of the stitching styles, another one comes tumbling out of the woodwork. Chicken Scratch is an embroidery worked on gingham. It is stitched using floss or stranded cotton and a small repertoire of stitches used in different combinations to create lacy patterns. This makes it easy to teach and easy to learn and remember. It is the perfect introduction to embroidery. It has hidden under different aliases too - you can find examples as Broderie Suisse, Chinese Pinwheel, Tic Tac Toe Embroidery, Hoover Star, Mountain Lace, Norwegian Embroidery, Amish Embroidery, Snowflake Embroidery, Australian Cross Stitch and Depression or Gingham Lace. Of course, this all fails to address the…

SEE PAGE 58 FOR THE TEMPLATES FOR THIS PROJECT I haven’t had the luck to see a red squirrel I but I’ve always wanted to stitch one – one with the fluffiest tail! YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS • Fabric: - Cotton (background), lilac: 25x25cm- Lightweight calico: 25x25cm- Brown felt: 8x8cm- Backing fabric, cotton (plain or print of your choice): 25x25cm • Threads: - DMC stranded cotton: (pine) DMC 07, 520, 839, (red squirrel): 407, 842, 975, 300, 301, 433, 3826, 976, 938, 310, 3865- Machine thread: dark brown- Buttonhole thread, beige/white EQUIPMENT • Pounce• Pad (for rubbing the pounce)• Tracing paper• Soft brush• Watercolour: dark yellow• Fine painting brush• HB Pencil or water-soluble fabric pen• Pins• Paper-wrapped wire: Size 33• Fine waterproof pen• Embroidery scissors• Embroidery hoop: 7 inch •…

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How long has the group been running and how many members are there? Originally founded many years ago as the New Forest Branch of the West Country Embroiderers Group, we became independent in 2014. We are a popular group with 42 members and a waiting list of people wanting to join. Sadly, we are unable to expand due to the venue (which we love!), plus many tutors are understandably daunted at the prospect of teaching so many. Where do you meet and how often? Our main meetings are held monthly in a lovely craft room in Brokenhurst village hall, the heart of the New Forest. We also have monthly coffee mornings at a garden centre café in Lymington, just a small gathering which provides an important opportunity to sit and…

Discover renowned embroiderer Chloe Giordano’s exquisite textile art, now expanded with fresh insights and three new artworks. This practical guide reveals her unique techniques and showcases intricate wildlife embroideries, offering inspiration for creating stunning thread paintings. RRP £17.99 £14.39 WHAT’S INSIDE? º INTRODUCTION TO CHLOE GIORDANO’S TEXTILE ART: Discover Chloe’s unique embroidery style and her journey in developing her breathtaking designs. º PROJECT WALKTHROUGH: Follow a complete project from initial concept to final stitch, with detailed instructions on planning, colour selection, thread blending, and stitching techniques. Learn Chloe’s tips on hooping and framing your finished masterpiece. º NEW ARTWORKS AND INSIGHTS: Explore three newly added pieces with in-depth commentary, providing a closer look at Chloe’s creative evolution. º WILDLIFE EMBROIDERY SHOWCASE: Admire Chloe’s intricate embroideries of wildlife, from foxes and…

SEE PAGE 61 FOR THE TEMPLATES FOR THIS PROJECT Have festive fun making this Christmas tree Gonk from scratch and dress him up with hand embroidery inspired by simple Scandinavian patterns. By using easy machine sewing and a variety of decorative stitches, he’ll add good cheer wherever he’s placed; perhaps as a table centrepiece or guarding the presents under the tree! YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS • Bright or mid-green cotton or fabric of your choice (body/hat): Approx. 48x63 cm• Pale pink cotton or fabric of your choice (hands): 5x6cm• Pale pink soft felt, fine fleece or fabric of your choice (nose): Approx. 8x8cm• White medium or long pile faux fur (beard): Approx. 9x12cm• Red felt (star): Approx. 7x7cm• Uncooked dried rice: Approx. 3 tbsp• Toy stuffing• Machine thread to coordinate…

INCREASE YOUR KNOWLEDGE AURORA COTTAGE Hellen Edwards’ Wonderful wet felting CUFF Stitch the magic; create your own festive cuff CELTIC NOTEBOOK Create a keepsake in hand embroidery WHEEL Part one of Loetitia’s phenology wheel PLUS! ✶ Snowdrop: Good enough to frame; beautiful beadwork ✶ Louise Armitage’s: Dorset Button Christmas Tree ✶ Meet the artist: We interview Olya Isaenkova IN SHOPS THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2024 DIGITAL & SUBSCRIPTION COPIES AVAILABLE MONDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2024* FOR OFFERS VISIT WWW.STITCHMAG.CO.UK SIGN UP TO OUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER FOR MORE GREAT CONTENT! SEE PAGE 5 FOR HOW! Contents may be subject to change. * ‘Date refers to the day our subscriber copies are posted, not the date of receipt.…