Stitch August/September 2023

A while ago, before becoming Editor myself, I saw a delicious looking free-machined ice cream on the Stitch Editor’s letter page. As I started to commission this issue, my mind kept returning to that delightful ice cream, created by the very talented Maria Livesey. Could Maria perhaps consider designing a whole trio of retro ices for a special summer project? Well as you can see, the answer was yes, and Maria has come up with a fantastic tutorial for a pretty bag panel that not only looks good enough to eat, but is a great stash-busting project, too! Time to transform those old cotton tote bags languishing away in the hallway or under the stairs, and whip up a colourful celebration of a very British summer! You can get started…

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ENJOY 20% OFF! Learn how to embroider individual flowers and how to incorporate these into an original garden motif using a variety of stitches including raised and textured stitches. World-renowned artist and textile designer Kaffe Fassett provides a window into his creative process, offering readers new patterns, new ideas, and new inspiration. Jo Dixey has designed this book to inspire and challenge both those new to embroidery and those with some knowledge of stitch who want to take their ideas further. Using her own detailed and imaginative embroidery, as examples, Karin Derland teaches you how to go about creating your own designs. Karin shares plenty of instruction and helpful tips on making colour choices, how to apply ribbons, mirrors and other accessories, making and using cardboard templates for appliqué shapes…

Back in the 17th century when raised embroidery, now known as stumpwork, became popular in England, there was little attention given to perspective. An insect could be as big as a person’s head and flowers huge in relation to other motifs nearby. So, when we designed the box, a few elements are not in perspective to others around them. You’ll notice that the main characters are bigger! YOU WILL NEED See issue 143 for a full list of materials and equipment needed to complete both parts 1 and 2 of the box. STITCHES (part 2 only) Stumpwork, Bullion Knot, Chain Stitch, Feather Stitch, French Knots, Ladder Stitch, Long & Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Back Stitch, Stab Stitch, Straight Stitch, Turkey Knot Stitch Size of each box side inc. lid;…

NORTH WEST THREADMILL KALEIDOSCOPE; AN EXPLORATION OF COLOUR, TEXTURE AND PATTERN 23 SEPTEMBER – 4 NOVEMBER 2023 he Nicholson Museum & Art Gallery, Nicholson Institute, Stockwell Street, Leek, Stafford Moorlands, ST13 6DW Monday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Free admission. www.staffsmoorlands.gov.uk SALT OF THE EARTH – A STITCH & MIXED MEDIA EXHIBITION UNTIL 10TH JULY 2023 Lion Salt Works, Ollershaw Lane, Marston, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6ES Tuesday to Sunday, 10.30am – 5pm (last admission at 4pm). Admission charges apply. lionsaltworks.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk SOUTH EAST THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK SUMMER SCHOOL 2023 JULY - AUGUST 2023 Hampton Court Palace, Hampton Ct Way, Molesey, East Molesey KT8 9AU Throughout July and August, expert RSN Tutors will teach a variety of hand embroidery techniques across historical and contemporary designs, for beginners…

Save your place in your favourite book just before you go to sleep with this Starry Night Bookmark. Twinkly organza, metallic thread and sequins all help to make this bookmark shimmer. Using small pieces of fabric and some simple free machine embroidery, this bookmark is easily created. It makes a perfect present to post, too! YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS • Fabrics: - Dupion silk, Navy, 23 x 7cm, x 2 - Synthetic organza, Ivory, 30cm square, x 2 - Fabric strips of synthetic organza, does not need to be a continuous piece, 1cm wide: - Ivory, total length 45cm - Pale gold, total length 25cm - Fabric strip of metallic lamé, Silver, 30 x 0.5cm • Vilene S80 Interfacing, 21 x 5cm • White tissue paper, 28 x 8cm •…