Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 14 i Love Embroidery

Textile artists like Liz Payne – the creative mind behind this vibrant piece and the focus of our Designer Profile this month – are changing the way the world sees embroidery. As more artists begin to choose thread as their medium, so perception gradually shifts towards considering embroidery less a hobby and more an art form. We think that’s true no matter what the scale – and, as always, we’d like to encourage you to get creative in your own way. Play around with colours, use different textures or try a new technique this month. Most importantly, have fun!…

Templates for digital readers on p72 HOW TO MAKE THE KEYRING Press your embroidery on the reverse to avoid flattening the stitches. Then, to mount your stitching in the mini hoop, use the smaller wooden disc to mark an outline on the back of your fabric, ensuring the design is central. Cut around this outline with a 1.5cm border. Then, wrap the design around the smaller wooden disc and glue the excess fabric to the back. Place the design into the hoop then insert the nut through the top holes and secure with the bolt. Glue the larger wooden disc to the back and allow to dry. Tie the tassel to the top of the keychain. Remove the bolt from the hoop and then slide the keychain jump ring onto…

Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Linen fabric: 35x35cm, natural Stranded cotton: see Notes Embroidery hoop: 20cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Chain Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. We used a pencil to trace the design against a window. If you’re using a pencil too, make sure you cover all the markings with stitches. Alternatively, use a heat-erasable pen and the markings will vanish with a gentle iron. Once transferred, mount the fabric into the hoop, making sure it’s taut like a drum. 02 Starting with the large green leaves in the foreground, use Stem Stitch in one strand of beige to work the central veins of…

Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x55cm, yellow Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, dark blue, green, lilac, orange, pink, purple, red and bright yellow Pearl cotton No.8: yellow Easy-clip tapestry frame: 23x30cm A pen pot (ours measured 10cm tall and 8.3cm diameter) Lightweight fusible interfacing: 25x55cm A small button 1mm thick felt: 10cm high x the circumference of your pen pot 3mm wide ribbon: 10cm, white Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto your fabric using your preferred method. Adjust the width by measuring the circumference of your chosen pen pot and then add or remove colour blocks at the side edges where necessary. Back the fabric with the interfacing and mount into your…

Having been a hand embroiderer for a long time, I first stumbled into the world of machine embroidery around five years ago. I had spotted some amazing work online, which apparently had been created by machine rather than hand. I started to look into the technique and after many hours of research (and several visits to my local sewing shop), I decided to invest in my very own model. Picking a machine can be tricky – there are so many to choose from, and it’s hard to know which one will be best for you. Start by writing a list of your must-have features, then speak to your local machine retailer (find yours at www.smta.org.uk) to find a model that’ll fit the bill. Personally, I didn’t want anything too complicated.…

GETTING STARTED Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion embroidery or darning foot. Next, drop the feed dogs – the mechanism that grips and pulls fabric through your sewing machine. Your sewing machine manual should tell you how to do this. Next, mount your fabric into a hoop. Do this in reverse to the normal way, with the inner hoop uppermost. Make sure the fabric is really tight in the hoop – this stops the threads from warping and makes the whole process easier. Start with test fabric to make sure the tension is correct and the bottom thread doesn’t show though. Remember the stitch length is determined by the speed at which you stitch – the faster you go, the shorter your stitches will be. When machine embroidering,…

As we move gladly into sunnier times, many of us are starting to feel more positive and motivated in ourselves. A seed of optimism has started to sprout – perhaps just poking its head above ground for the first time – and with gentle encouragement it will soon grow confident and tall. Mindful embroidery is just one source of self-care, but it's one that I believe can have huge benefits for mental wellbeing. Plus, it's wonderfully accessible and open to all – you only need a few threads, needle and fabric to get started! Whether you're new to the hobby or a seasoned stitcher, I hope you'll find plenty of inspiration inside this month's issue of Love Embroidery. As well as some incredible new techniques, you'll discover lots of feel-good…

Katrina Rodabaugh shows us how to incorporate embroidery into our wardrobes and embrace the idea of slow fashion in her new book Make, Thrift, Mend. Separated into digestible sections, and with a clear and simple plan that guides you towards a more sustainable clothing collection, Katrina’s book demonstrates how to maintain your current wardrobe and build on it with pieces designed to last longer. She shows you how to minimise your impact on the environment, while incorporating familiar stitches and techniques along the way. Make, Thrift, Mend by Katrina Rodabaugh (£17.99) from Abrams, www.abramsandchronicle.co.uk…

Wall to wall colour – that’s what awaits you in artist Liz Payne’s studio. “I am immensely and continuously inspired by colour,” she says, “by the relationships between colours and how they can trigger memory, appeal to your subconscious and affect your mood.” From her studio in Sydney, Australia, Liz creates large-scale artworks using mediums such as embroidery, paint and beadwork, and with a variety of materials as her canvas. “I’m obsessed with colour and treat it quite instinctively as I work,” says Liz. “I also believe there are no rules when it comes to colour, so you could see me use blue with green, a muted peach against neon orange, anything goes.” This sense of creative freedom shows in each of Liz’s pieces, both through the colours she’s chosen…

Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Cotton t-shirt: white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, cream, lilac, light pink and your choice of skin tone Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Water-soluble adhesive stabiliser Medium-weight fusible interfacing (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Split Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the water-soluble adhesive stabiliser using your preferred method. Stick the stabiliser onto your t-shirt, making sure it’s straight and positioned centrally. The stabiliser will prevent the fabric from warping while stitching. Mount the design into a hoop with the design positioned centrally, ensuring the t-shirt fabric is taut but not distorted to avoid puckering the fabric while stitching. 02 Begin by stitching the text in Backstitch using three strands of black, working in small stitches to…

Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Cotton blend t-shirt: navy blue Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of apricot, beige, black, blue, dark blue, light blue, very dark blue, brown, cream, green, light green, grey, orange yellow, light orange, peach, pink, pale pink, white and yellow Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Lightweight fusible interfacing (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Brick Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the right-hand shoulder of the t-shirt using your preferred method. We first mounted the t-shirt into a hoop, to support the fabric, and then used a white heat-erasable pen over a lightbox to trace the pattern. Keep your hoop fairly loose if you are using a stretchy t-shirt,…

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YOUR BASIC EMBROIDERY KIT For the majority of the projects in this issue you will need the following items. There are different types available, so read on to choose the correct materials for each project. • Fabric • Thread • Needles • Scissors • Embroidery hoop • Transfer pens/pencils FABRIC Embroidery can be worked on a wide variety of fabrics or readymade items. It’s best to choose fabrics with a fairly smooth surface as heavily-textured surfaces will prevent the stitches from lying flat. For beginners, it’s best to start with a 100% plain-weave cotton. When choosing fabric, consider its intended use, how much wear it will get and how often it will need to be washed. Fabric can be categorised by its weave and fibre content. Plain weave is the…

GARDEN SCENE Page 28 Pattern at 100% FLORAL KEYRING Page 11 Pattern at 100% STITCH WORKSHOP Page 37 Patterns at 100% MIND OVER MATTER Page 35 Pattern at 100% BEAUTIFUL T-SHIRT Page 33 Pattern at 100% POSITIVE PEN POT Page 45 Pattern at 50%, enlarge by 200% BUTTERFLY TOP Page 41 Pattern at 100% FLOWER HEAD PORTRAIT Page 47 Pattern at 100% SLOTH GARLAND Page 49 Patterns at 100% MUSHROOM SHORTS Page 54 Patterns at 100% ABSTRACT COASTERS Page 59 Patterns at 100% 3D HAIR TUTORIAL Page 61 Pattern at 100% Thank you for making these projects from Love Embroidery. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project (and/or Immediate Media). The magazine and all of its contributors work extremely hard to create projects for you…

In with the old Bring a touch of luxe into your home this summer. The Victorian Glasshouse Collection of fabrics features a range of patterns inspired by the botanical gardens of the Victorian era. Some of the fabrics come pre-embroidered, but each has room for your own embellishments. Try highlighting the odd leaf with textured stitching or adding French knot berries before making cushions, curtains and more. www.i-liv.co.uk Mini treats Aptly named Sweet and Sharp Macarons, these delicious looking treats are cleverly disguised needle minders – and they come in a choice of raspberry or pistachio colour. Plus, those cream-filled centres are actually handy needle sharpeners. Simply insert your needle into the centre and it’ll come out good as new. www.cottonpatch.co.uk Editor loves Books can be a portal into another…

MATERIALS Tulle fabric: 25x25cm, white Dried flowers used: campion seed head, glixia flowers (pink and white), golden clusters, statice (white), mangles everlasting (white and pink), peppercorn berries (pink), strawflowers (pink) and yarrow (yellow) Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Small, sharp scissors (for cutting and trimming the flower stems) Craft tweezers (optional) PVA glue and small paintbrush Olga Prinku specialises in embroidering with dried flowers. There’s no thread used in this project, instead you carefully work the stems of your flowers through the weave of the tulle fabric – as if they were the threads. Like many of her flowers on tulle hoops, this spring arrangement follows a subtle crescent shape – which Olga describes using a clock face in her steps. Before you get started, turn to p21 for Olga’s top…

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Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, lilac Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, pale blue, green, pastel green, lemon, lilac, peach, pink and purple Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Whipped Backstitch, Woven Wheel 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the centre of your fabric using your preferred method. Mount your fabric into the hoop with the design positioned centrally. Begin by stitching the centre of the blue flower in Satin Stitch using three strands of lemon. Then, work the petals in Satin Stitch using three strands of pale blue. To avoid the threads overlapping and overcrowding around the centre of the flower, alternate the length of every other stitch, starting a…

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Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Wool or wool blend felt: 24x15cm, light coral; 24x30cm, medium coral; 12x15cm, light green; 16x19cm, dark teal; 12x5cm, white and 24x20cm, yellow Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark brown, dark coral, light coral, lime green, dark teal and white Pearl cotton No.5: 1m, green Tracing paper Toy stuffing Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Bullion Knot, Chain Stitch, Satin Stitch, Scallop Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipstitch 01 Make paper templates to cut out the felt pieces, leaving a small border around the template outlines. Pin the paper templates to your felt and cut out along the outlines. Then, use the piece of felt you just cut as a template for all the matching shapes, rather than the paper. Cut two sloth body pieces…

GETTING STARTED It’s essential that you appropriately stabilise your fabric, to support and strengthen it during the stitching process. There are three main types of stabiliser used: Cut-away, which is usually used on stretchy fabrics and will remain in place indefinitely; any excess is cut away after stitching. Tear-away, which is usually used on woven fabrics such as cotton and will be torn away after the design is worked. Wash-away, which is used when all traces of it need to be removed from the project, such as when using a sheer fabric, or when thicker fabrics with a deep pile will need extra support from the front of the work as well as the back while you are working. It’s best to practise a new design on scrap fabric before…

MATERIALS Monk’s cloth fabric: 35x35cm, natural Cotton aran yarn: biscuit (15g), pink (20g) and white (15g) Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Lavor fine punch needle (largest needle tip) Machine cotton: cream Basic embroidery kit 01 Seal the edges of the fabric with masking tape so it doesn’t fray. Transfer all four designs onto the fabric using your preferred method, leaving a gap of 4cm between them. Mount in your hoop with one of the coaster designs positioned centrally. Stretch the fabric to ensure it is taut in the hoop and firmly tighten the screw. 02 Insert the largest needle tip into the handle, leaving 2.5cm extending and tighten. Then, use the wire threader to thread the punch needle. Ensure the yarn is fed through the eye and that there is 1-2cm…

HOW TO TRANSFER TRACING Place light-coloured and fine fabrics over the design and trace over it. For thicker or dark-coloured fabrics a light source such as a window or lightbox makes this process much simpler. TRANSFER PENS AND PENCILS Choose a colour that will show up on the fabric. Use a permanent marker if the stitching will cover the lines, or a removable marker if you need to erase the lines afterwards – test first on a scrap of fabric so you know it can be removed. IRON-ON TRANSFERS Press your fabric, then place your transfer sheet ink side down on top and press with a hot, dry iron (taking care with heat-sensitive fabrics). You can reuse the transfers three to four times depending on the type of fabric you…

Embroidery artist Sila Gur has taken the glitz and glamour of fashion catwalks and highstreet sartorialism and captured them in embroidery. Inspired by the latest fashion trends, Sila uses her intricate stitching style to recreate the textures of denim, knitwear and more. If you could sum up your embroidery style in three words, what would they be? Contemporary, stylish and realistic. How does this piece represent your style? Summer Breeze perfectly represents my style. I love to add movement to my pieces. It could be wind blowing, or a girl walking along a street or taking off a jumper, for example. It makes the piece more life-like and dynamic. I want people who look at this piece to feel that summer breeze. How do you choose your textures, colours and…