Love Embroidery Issue 50

Love Embroidery FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD From pretty pansies to fluff y ducklings, spring is in the air (and in our hoops) this month! We’re using blending techniques to create life-like details in thread with a little help from designers like Emillie Ferris (hello Butter fly Stitch-along, p57) and Megan Zaniewski, who is sharing a tutorial for this stunning mallard design on p21. Plus, there are plent y of smaller, and satisf ying, projects that you can whip up either for yourself, or as gifts for Mother’s Day, Easter, and other spring celebrations… Enjoy!…

We’re all about seasonal stitching here at LE, and right now there is a spring in our step just thinking about all of the joyful colour palettes and fresh themes that we are going to embroider over the next few months. Right at the top of our stitching list is this issue’s glorious spring cover star wreath by Lucy Freeman, which is packed with seasonal blooms for you to sew in pretty pastel shades. It’s a real showstopper that you’ll want to rock out year after year… if you can ever bear to put it away, that is! And when we’re in need of a speedier stitching session? Then, you’ll find us getting creative with a selection of fun, spring-themed motifs. We’re talking sweet bunnies, daffodils, chicks, tulips, and more.…

BOOKS SHOPPING PATTERNS FREEBIES GIFTS Mood-boosting makes Craving a bit of vitamin D? Clare Albans – the founder of crafting blog Hello! Hooray! – has got you covered! Her second book, The Modern Embroidery Handbook, is out in March and it contains 20 fun projects, including this sunny stitched terrarium, plus step-by-step instructions for more than 70 embroider y stitches. Turn to p45 for a storage-themed taster project from the book, and pre-order your copy today from www.pen-and-sword.co.uk Stitching celebration National Embroidery Month 2024 is in full swing and we’ve got four brilliant free projects for you to download – including this tile-inspired tea towel design by Georgie Emery. Plus, you’ll find new embroidery videos, expert tips and tricks, and discounts every week. Don’t miss out – head over to…

Templates for digital readers on p85 Home refresh EMBELLISH PLAIN TEXTILES WITH SEASONAL BLOOMS FOR AN EASY SPRING UPDATE Easter treats ADD SWEET SPRING MOTIFS TO ROMPERS, DUNGAREES, AND TEES FOR THOUGHTFUL GIFTS! MATILDA SMITH Graphic designer, illustrator and maker (and prior Love Embroidery Art Editor!) Matilda dabbles in all kinds of crafts, including knitting, pottery and, of course, embroidery. Her recent illustrations have focused on the beauty of the tiny overlooked weeds in her local area of Bristol. She really loves putting unexpected colour combinations together and relishes the opportunity to work with fabric and thread, having studied textiles at university. www.matildasmith.co.uk @matildartsmith Cushion cover MATERIALS ● Your gift – Spring in Bloom embroidery transfers ● Cushion cover: lilac ● Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of gold, green, bright…

01 02 03 04 05 06 MATERIALS ⬤ Cotton fabric: 60x60cm, light blue; 25x25cm, teal ⬤ Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of 154 (dark purple), 552 (purple), 721 (orange), 761 (light pink), 762 (very light grey), 798 (dark blue), 799 (blue), 800 (light blue), 820 (very dark blue), 823 (navy blue), 972 (yellow), 3804 (dark pink), 3812 (green), 3825 (peach), 3836 (lilac), 3855 (light yellow) ⬤ Large embroidery frame stand or embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Iron-on adhesive Iron-on interfacing 28cm wooden ring Glue gun Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED ⬤ Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch Stitched in a pretty palette of spring hues, Lucy Freeman’s stunning pansy wreath is on a mission to bring seasonal style to your embroidery hoop and home. It’s full of gorgeous detail and depth…

PANSY 1 Yellow section: Satin Stitch, yellow/light yellow, 2 strs/1 str Centre: Satin Stitch, dark purple/blue, 1 str each White edges: Satin Stitch, very light grey, 2 strs Purple ovals: Satin Stitch, purple/lilac, 1 str each Petals: Satin Stitch, very light grey/lilac, purple/ lilac, purple/dark purple, 1 str each Detail lines: Straight Stitch, dark purple, 2 strs Edge shading: Straight Stitch, dark purple, 1 str PANSY 2 Centre: Satin Stitch, yellow/ blue, 1 str each Petals: Satin Stitch, orange/ peach, yellow/light yellow/ peach, peach/light yellow, light yellow/ very light grey, purple/lilac, 1 str each; light yellow, 2 strs Detail lines: Straight Stitch, dark purple, 2 strs PANSY 7 Centre: Satin Stitch, yellow/blue, 1 str each Orange section: Satin Stitch, orange/dark pink, 2 strs/1 str Petals: Satin Stitch, lilac/purple/light pink, blue/lilac/light…