Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 65 i Love Embroidery

FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD We love serving up fresh designs and ideas for your embroidery hoop, and this issue is packed with new and exciting things for you to try. Like these sweet holiday stamps by Jessie Newton, which are fun to sew, easy to customise, and make cute little mementos for special vacations. We also have a juicy dragon fruit hoop by the brilliant Maggie Schnücker (aka Maggie Jo’s Studio), a sensational seascape by Rachael Dobbins, a beautiful Ulysses butterfly design, bold rose motifs for you to work using variegated thread, a dreamy desert-themed pattern for sneakers, a mixed media collar hack, and SO much more!…

Slumber party Pyjamas, presents and party hats… oh my! Penny Dowdell has captured our new fave way to mark our birthdays – chilling out at home surrounded by shelves and shelves of books. Add some stitching into the mix (you know that gal has a hoop stashed behind her), and you’ve got our perfect day. We just love how this design brings Penny’s signature style – lots of dense stitches worked in a rich colour palette – together with 3D elements (hello felt flags). The best bit? Penny’s Birthday Library embroidery design isn’t just pretty to look at, it’s also available to buy as a PDF pattern, so you can stitch your own! pennydowdell.com New beginnings Bird-lovers rejoice! Hawthorn Handmade’s new embroidery design captures a mother bird and her two…

THE SKY  Fill sky: Long and Short Stitch, sky blue, blue, light blue, baby blue, very light grey, 6 strands  Fill cloud: Long and Short Stitch, bright white, 6 strands Sky blending: Straight Stitch, sky blue, blue, light blue, 1 strand  Cloud shading: Straight Stitch, light beige, 6 strands Cloud texture: French Knot, light beige, 6 strands THE CLIFFS, ROCKS AND ISLAND  Ground, rocks and island: Satin Stitch, black, dark brown, DMC Color Variations brown/grey, mink brown, clay brown, 6 strands Greenery: Satin Stitch, very dark green, dark leaf green, 6 strands THE SEA  Fill: Long and Short Stitch, bright turquoise, sea blue, DMC Color Variations light blue, 3 strands  Sea foam: Long and Short Stitch, bright white, 3 strands Sea blending: Straight Stitch, DMC Color Variations light blue, 1…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 20x20cm x3, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of light beige, light brown, dark green, light green, dark grey, lilac, orange, dark pink, light pink, purple, yellow Embroidery hoop: 12cm diameter Felt sheet: 20x20cm, pink, brown Anti-fray glue Glue gun Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Brick Stitch, Leaf Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the templates on p73. 01 TRANSFERRING THE DESIGNS Transfer each of the stamp designs from the templates onto the fabric pieces using your preferred method. We used a heaterasable pen and a lightbox, but you could use a brightly lit window to achieve the same effect. Then mount the first design into the hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like the skin of a drum. 02…

MATERIALS Cotton Linen fabric: 15x15cm x2, oat Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of green, light green, lime green, peach, white, light yellow Variegated stranded cotton: 1 skein of light pink/peach, yellow / apricot, pink/orange Embroidery hoop: 10cm diameter x2 Felt sheet: 11cm diameter x2, white Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Woven Wheel NOTE Find the templates on p75. 01 Transfer the designs from the templates onto the fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a light source. Then mount both designs into the hoops with the designs central and the fabric taut like a drum. 02 Work the large leaves coming out from behind the roses on both designs using Fishbone Stitch in six strands of…

And just like that, we’re over halfway through our stunning Stitch-along by Clever Poppy. During the first three parts, you had fun working essential elements of the design such as planters, a crate, a welly boot and a watering can. Now in Part Four, it’s all about bringing your hoop to life with the addition of luscious leaves, trailing stems and gorgeous hydrangea blooms. The latter, along with a few other botanical elements of the design, are worked using French Knots, giving you a great excuse to familiarise yourself with this versatile stitch, and overcome any fears you might have about it! If you need a refresher on how to form it, turn to p68 for our handy illustrated guide. And if you’re worried about missing Parts 5 and 6,…

MATERIALS Linen fabric: 20x15cm, light green Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, light blue, forest green, pink, purple, teal, dark teal, turquoise, white, off-white, yellow Oval embroidery hoop: 15.5x9.5cm Felt sheet: 16x10cm, light green Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Backstitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the template on p74. Refer to the main image on p52 as a guide to colour placement throughout this project. 01 Lay the inner part of the oval embroidery hoop onto the felt and trace around the edge. Cut out just inside the line to make an oval that’s slightly smaller than the hoop. Place the felt to one side. Transfer the design from the template onto linen using a heaterasable pen and a light source. Then…

Something tells us you’re really going to like this issue’s machineembroidered makes! First up is a stylish summer border featuring fresh flowers and buzzing bees by the talented, Louisa Burtonshaw. We’ve used its strong cottagecore aesthetic to update simple gingham print pillowcases, but there’s no reason why you can’t scale up this versatile design to tablecloths, window blinds, or even the hems of your summer dresses! Then for our second project (see p62), we’re paring back our palette and heading to the coast for Andrea Gorman’s sweet appliqué puffin hoop. Created using scraps of batik fabric, this crowd-pleasing portrait is budget-friendly, simple to sew, and makes an ideal gift for bird-loving pals too.…

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 ready-made 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 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 most common type of weave and includes…

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Template for digital readers on p71 MATERIALS Perforated bookmark from your kit, or 14 count perforated paper: 4x13cm Stranded cotton from the kit: or 1 skein each of cream, green, orange, bright pink, red, yellow Baker’s twine: teal Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the chart and key on p71. Make sure your hands are clean and dry before stitching to prevent creating unwanted marks on the bookmark. Avoid trailing threads as you travel between the leaf motifs or you will be able to see them through the perforations. 01 Use the chart and key on p71 as a guide to stitch placement. To find out where to place each stitch, count the number of dots on the chart, then stitch…

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MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, coral, light coral, cranberry, green, dark green, very light green, dark avocado green, bright emerald green, dark hunter green, light moss green, bright plum, dark raspberry, white Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Satin Stitch, Seed Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the templates on p74. Refer to the image on p30 as a guide for colour placement throughout this project. 01 Transfer the design from the template onto cotton fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a lightbox. Then mount the fabric into a hoop with the fabric pulled taut like a drum. Begin by working the outer peel of the fruit using Satin Stitch in two strands…

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GETTING STARTED Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion (AKA darning) foot. Next, drop the feed dogs – the mechanism that grips and pulls fabric through your sewing machine. Your machine manual should tell you how to do this. This project does not require you to mount it in a hoop – the soluble and tear away stabilisers will provide plenty of stability to prevent the stitching from warping. 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 move the fabric – the faster you go, the longer the stitches will be. When machine embroidering, try to work in one continuous line. If you do need to stop,…

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 Michigan, USA, Brittany Risk is a creative powerhouse fuelled by a passion for slow fashion and a mission to reduce textile waste. Under the brand name Risk Thrift, she masterfully transforms thrifted materials with her sewing machine into fun and expressive garments, giving discarded items not just a new lease of life, but a whole new personality! Here, we catch up with Britt about her unique approach to stitching pop culture icons, the thrill of crafting one-of-a-kind pieces, and the creative possibilities that come from running your own business! How did you get into thrifting? I’ve always had a passion for creative pursuits – painting, sculpting, drawing, sewing – but thrifting started from a place of necessity. My family didn’t have a lot of money when I was…

When I go shopping for thread, I often find myself drawn to the variegated variety. All those beautiful combined shades are just too interesting to resist! But then I hesitate, wondering how best to use them… and that’s where our talented Technical Editor, Heather comes in. In this issue, she’s sharing a gorgeous floral-themed project that allows these multi-coloured threads to really shine. Her two densely stitched rose hoops have a tactical quality that pulls you in and just makes you want to embroider them immediately. Don’t believe us? Turn to p38 to check them out! And that’s not all Heather has for you this month. She’s also the designer of our fabulous floral bookmark pattern (p11) and the oval-shaped butterfly hoop on p52. We hope you love them as…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 20x20cm, unbleached DMC Stranded Cotton: 1 skein each of B5200 (bright white), Ecru (light beige), 01 (very light grey), 301 (clay brown), 310 (black), 322 (blue), 353 (light peach), 371 (straw), 597 (sea blue), 676 (light old gold), 783 (old gold), 800 (baby blue), 818 (very light pink), 890 (very dark green), 898 (dark brown), 931 (sky blue), 964 (bright turquoise), 3326 (pink), 3345 (dark leaf green), 3364 (sage green), 3706 (bright pink), 3782 (mink brown), 3840 (light blue) DMC Color Variations: 1 skein each of 4020 (light blue), 4145 (brown/grey) Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter Felt sheet: 12cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Seed Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the template on p72. It’s well known that mindfulness…

The act of embroidering onto clothing is a practice that has been carried out since ancient times, and one that is steeped in tradition, selfexpression, and storytelling. And it’s precisely these qualities that captivate and compel makers Gabriela Martinez Ortiz, Tessa Perlow and Lauren Weeks to take their stitching skills beyond an embroidery hoop and focus on creating wearable forms of artwork. Here we find out more about their embellished garments and accessories, take a closer look at their creative processes, and ponder whether wearable embroidery might just be the ultimate antidote to fast-fashion… “For me, ancestral craft is the beginning of all art…” explains Mexican textile artist and embroiderer, Gabriela Martinez Ortiz “…and wearable art has the capacity to grow and tell a story in the same way that…

MATERIALS Vest or tank top: terracotta Stranded cotton: 1 skein of peach' Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Braid Edging Stitch NOTES For the best results we recommend that you practise working the stitch on a folded piece of fabric before you begin working on your chosen garment. 01 Prewash the vest/top to prevent any pigment transferring from the fabric to the thread in future washes. Allow to dry fully before stitching. To prevent the thread colours running in the wash, make sure they’re labeled as colourfast (i.e. the thread dyes won’t run when wet). Work the stitching on the inside of the neckline. Thread a needle with three strands of peach and tie a knot at the other end. Slide the needle under the hem and come up through the…

MATERIALS White shirt with a collar Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of beige, blue, dark brown, light coral, cream, gold, dark green, lilac, orange, light pink, dark purple, magenta, redwood, dark redwood, white, light yellow Medium round brush Fabric/textile medium Watercolour paint: primary yellow, vermilion red, violet, white Paint palette Fusible interfacing Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the templates on p77. 01 Prewash the shirt before painting to remove any starch as it can interfere with the paint’s adhesion. Allow the fabric to dry completely before painting. Unfold the collar and lay it out flat. You may need to give it a quick iron to remove any creases. You can either paint/stitch the design freehand as we did, referring to the…

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GETTING STARTED Andrea has used waxed freezer paper to cut out all her appliqué fabric pieces. To use this technique, first transfer the thicker lines of the template onto the freezer paper by tracing through it. Freezer paper is waxed on one side and if you cut out the shape and press it onto the fabric with a warm iron this will temporarily adhere it, making cutting out a design nice and easy. Once the pieces are cut out, peel away the templates. If your shapes are overlapping, trim to remove the relevant areas from the templates and repeat the process on the next colour of fabric. Once you have all the elements in place, transfer the thin lines from the template onto the respective pieces using an erasable pen…

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