Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 60 i Love Embroidery

FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Chilly winter evenings call for cosy hoops, decadent decorations, rich colour palettes, metallic accents and super sparkly embellishments – and yes, that’s exactly what we’re bringing you in abundance this month! Better still, many of the luxurious-looking makes in this issue can be created without stretching your purse strings, simply by using clever a selection of stitches and delving into your stash for some easy substitutions. Like these plush winter fruit place settings by Sandeep Pawar (p30), which will bring seasonal flair to your table and can be worked using scraps of coordinating felt and thread……

BOOKS HOOPS HOMEWARES FASHION GIFTS Star of the show Everyone wants to look their best for party season, and that includes the kiddos! Cue Baked Clay London, which specialises in fancy frocks for little girls inspired by pioneering women. The Nellie Dress (shown here), is named after Nellie Bly, an investigative journalist who made history travelling the world in just 72 days, and features a full skirt made from swathes of embroidered tulle to keep little ones twirling all night long. www.bakedclaylondon.com Fortune teller Handmade using high-quality felt, and then embellished with bright threads and twinkling beads for a magical finish, these mystical, tarot-themed decorations by Akara Store London will delight dabblers in divinity and sceptics alike. Choose from designs such as The Lovers, The Magician, The Empress, The…

When London-based artist Joke Amusan began stitching the affirmations she needed to hear, she didn’t know embroidery would lead to exhibiting across the world and hosting amazing workshops. In fact, Joke hadn’t really seen other embroiderers that looked like her but picking up a needle and yarn felt like home. “I’m very led by my intuition,” she says, “but from trying it out and using my hands and needles it was like I didn’t even have to learn to do it.” It was almost instinctive. “Yes, I did watch a YouTube video of someone stitching but then I just kind of started doing it, like I was doing it in unison with that person. I already felt that connection from the get-go, whereas with knitting and crochet, it was very…

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On those gloomy winter days when you need a little pick-me-up, there’s nothing better than starting a new project with a piping hot cuppa by your side and the soothing sound of rain pattering on your window. In this issue, we’re introducing a new technique for you to try: the Scroll Stitch. Work with Sarah’s Embroidery Workshop to create a charming hoop, perfect for hanging on a wall or giving as a thoughtful gift. This linear stitch, dotted with tiny knots, adds a wavy effect, making it ideal for borders and outlines. Turn to over for the full tutorial and stitch your own wholesome hoop… HOW TO WORK SCROLL STITCH 01 Start by coming up at the beginning of the stitch line and insert the needle down approximately 5mm/1cm along…

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, but there’s usually a lever at the back of your machine for it. Next, place your fabric in a hoop, taking care not to overstretch it but making sure it is still taut. Do this in reverse to the normal way, with the inner hoop uppermost. Start with test fabric to make sure the tension is correct and the bottom thread doesn’t show through. Remember the stitch length is determined by the speed at which you stitch – the faster you go, the shorter your stitches will be.…

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 on a scrap of fabric first 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…

Based in Glasgow, Laura has been running her unique and sustainable embroidered clothing brand, as small as you are since 2021. Taking inspiration from the ever-changing natural world just outside our door, Laura incorporates seasonal changes in the flora and fauna into timeless children’s fashion. Creating charming pieces for those who love to explore, play and take joy in splashing in muddy puddles. When and where did you start your stitching journey? I’ve always been making! I grew up in a very creative household where both my parents were artists so making things came naturally. I started learning to sew my own clothes when I was a teenager when my mum and my aunt gave me some embroidery threads so I tried that out. I made little pictures and samplers…

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Chevron bracelet MATERIALS Your gift – Winter Jewel thread collection or stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark blue, bright green, dark green, gold, hot pink 25mm herringbone cotton ribbon: 1m, white Seed beads: iridescent hot pink Ribbon crimp clamp ends with lobster claw clasp and extension chain: 25mm, silver Fusible adhesive: 15x2cm Basic embroidery kit plus jewellery making pliers STITCHES USED Backstitch, Blanket Stitch, Brick Stitch, Chain Stitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Satin Stitch 01 Use an erasable pen to freehand draw a chevron pattern onto a 15cm in length of ribbon – adjust size to suit your wrist. Alternatively, use the template on p72 to transfer the design. 02 Stitch the chevrons using Backstitch, Brick Stitch, Chain Stitch and Satin Stitch in four strands of dark blue, bright…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: fat quarter, dark blue Stranded cotton: 1 skein of grey DMC Light Effects Stranded Thread: 1 skein of E940 (glow-in-the-dark) Embroidery hoop: 25cm diameter Felt sheet: A4, grey 6mm wooden dowel: 19cm Sewing machine with a standard machine foot (optional) Machine thread: dark blue Twine: blue Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Running Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Cut the banner shape from dark blue fabric. Then transfer the full design from the template onto the fabric using tailor’s chalk and a light source. Now trace and cut out the moon and star shapes from grey felt. 02 Freehand draw the designs to be embroidered onto the felt shapes using an erasable fabric marker. Pin the felt shapes in place on the banner and mount into a hoop…

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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, but there’s usually a lever at the back of your machine for it. This project uses machine Straight Stitch and Machine Triple Zigzag Stitch. Both these stitch types are built into most sewing machines – refer to the machines manual for guidance on adjusting the settings. When working the Machine Triple Zigzag Stitch, set the machine to a stitch length of 7mm and a width of 0.8. When working the Machine Straight Stitch, set the stitch length to 4mm and try to work in one continuous line. If…

COVER PROJECT ROBIN HOOP Page 14 Pattern at 100% JACKET Page 26 Patterns at 100% 2cm square test square (for printing Thank you for making these projects from Love Embroidery. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project (and/or Our Media). The magazine and all of its contributors work extremely hard to create projects for you to enjoy, so please don’t re-sell or distribute these patterns without seeking permission first. Please do not make any part of the templates or instructions available to others through your website or a third party, or copy it multiple times without our permission. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help. WINTER JEWEL THREADS Page 11 Patterns at 100% MACHINE BLANKET Page 62 Pattern…

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Light your favourite scented candle, grab a hot drink, and put your feet up. It’s time to kick back with the cosiest issue ever of LE! Wondering what to add to your to-stitch-next list? You can’t go wrong with this issue’s cheery cover star designed by embroidery pro, Megan Zaniewski. Her super-seasonal project will show you how to create a realistic-looking robin from the comfort of your sofa using easy-to-follow thread painting techniques. Finish the scene with a flurry of snow, and you’ve got the perfect winter project for your hoop! Also in this issue, you’ll find lots of fun, new stitches to master, including the versatile Scroll Stitch (p55) and the stunningly simple Laced Running Stitch (p49). They're beginner-friendly and are quick to learn too, so go give 'em…

MATERIALS Wool-look bomber jacket: beige Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, brown, dark gold, green, almond green, forest green, light green, lime green, pine green, mauve, peach, raspberry pink, rose pink, plum, turquoise, dusty violet, yellow; 2 skeins each of terracotta, salmon pink, light turquoise Soluble adhesive stabiliser Tender Touch interfacing (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the designs from the templates onto stabiliser. You want one collar motif and two sets of repeating cuff motifs, so you’ll need to mirror and repeat as necessary. Start by stitching the yellow daisy petals using Satin Stitch in dark gold. Then work French Knots in the centre of the flower using brown. 02 For the circular flowers,…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: fat quarter, dark purple Stranded cotton: 3 skeins of green Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter (optional) Machine thread: dark purple Pins or quilting clips Sew on hook and loop tape: 1x1.5cm Sewing machine with a standard foot Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Fishbone Stitch, Stem Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto fabric using your preferred method. We used a white heat-erasable pen and a light source. For the collar, use the template as a guide and adjust the length to fit the wearer. We stitched in hand, but you can mount the fabric into a hoop if preferred, just add an extra 5cm of fabric around the stitch area to allow for room to insert the fabric into the hoop – you will need to…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, black Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, green, dark green, lime green, magenta, orange, purple, dark purple, light purple, white, lemon yellow, yellow Metallic stranded thread: 1 skein each of blue, red, gold, purple, orange, yellow Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Seed beads, 2mm: gold, silver Sequins, 3mm: gold Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Bullion Knot, French Knots, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto fabric using your preferred method. We used a white heat-erasable pen and a light source. Mount the fabric into a hoop and begin by using Straight Stitch to create the bottom red firework. First working all the lines using two strands of magenta and then filling the gaps with one strand of metallic red. 02 Use…

MATERIALS Metallic card: 15x15cm, gold (per star) Stranded cotton: 1 skein of black Pencil and paper Paper clips Sticky tape Awl for piercing holes (or large darning needle) Thick towel/blanket Spoon Invisible thread Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Holbein Stitch 01 Trace a star template onto paper and cut out along the square outline as pictured. Draw around the outside of the template onto metallic card and cut it out. 02 Secure the template onto the front of the card with paper clips to ensure it doesn’t move around. To pierce the holes in the design, put the template and card on top of a folded towel. The towel will act as a barrier between the card and the table whilst you are punching the holes. Use an awl to…

This month’s machine projects are bursting with bold colours and luxurious textures. First up we have Louisa Burtonshaw’s stunning gift bag (p60) – a masterpiece of twinkling gold-stitched stars set against rich, deep blue velvet. Whether used to stow presents or worn as a chic clutch on a night out, this gorgeous bag is sure to turn heads. After creating Louisa’s bag, why not try Sophie Tarrant’s floral blanket (p62)? Utilising those leftover threads and fabric you have hanging around, this project is a thrifty way to update interiors. With blooming flowers in warm shades, the blanket will add a cosy touch to any sofa, ideal for snuggling up with while working on your next crafty project.…

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