Innholdsfortegnelse for June/July 2024 i Stitch

With summer now here, the natural world is providing embroiderers as usual with plenty of inspiration, from wildlife and landscapes, to nature’s colour palettes and textures, too. Nikki Parmenter has managed to capture almost all of the above in one stunning project! Her fabulous frog is worked in a multitude of thread shades, with fabrics, felt and even plastic scraps providing a kaleidoscope of colour in the finished work of art. As with Jenni Davis’ clever clothes line hoop last issue, there’s nothing like seeing how to work these stitches in action, which is why we’ve asked Nikki to produce a companion video masterclass for this project. She takes you through some of the techniques involved – working with fused fabric and free machine embroidery to create incredible results first…

Can you share with us a little about your background and your career so far? My parents always encouraged my twin sister Prue and me to be creative. They gave me a copy of The Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Needlecraft when I was about 11 or 12. I loved working my way through the book, trying a bit of knitting, crocheting, patchwork, embroidery etc. I trained as a graphic designer at university and specialised in book design. I then brought my two loves together and started creating books about embroidery about 25 years ago. What has led you to focus on whitework? What about whitework do you find particularly rewarding? I love the elegance of white on white – it is timeless. I also love how removing colour from…

Making stitch jewellery is a sure way to make a statement. These earrings, using a combination of metallic and silk threads on Ultrasuede with added crystal beads and rose gold findings, are relatively quick to make but look so classy and will attract the light. They also make the perfect gift for someone else. YOU WILL NEED NOTE! The materials listed below are to create both pairs of earrings. MATERIALS Fabric: - Organza, White or Light grey, enough for the hoop you are using, one layer - Ultrasuede, Sage green and Raspberry, two pieces of 10 x 10cm of each colour - Pearlescent imitation leather, 5 x 5cm, Mauve Findings in Rose gold: - Earrings hooks, 4 - Flat-head pins, 4 - Silicon backs, 4 – the earrings are very…

Mermaids are representatives of two worlds. They symbolise change and growth. They are often seen as creatures of transformation. Their half-human half-fish form represents two worlds and the potential for evolution and personal growth. Enjoy bringing your underwater siren to life! SEE CHART ON PAGE 61 FOR FULL THREAD COLOURS YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS Fabric: - Off-White silk dupioni. Cut on thread to 33 x 38cm (13 x 15in) if working on a slate frame - Calico or Muslin, cut on thread to the same dimensions Transfer materials Chaco paper (water soluble carbon paper), such as Clover’s Charcopy tracing paper Threads: - DMC’s satin floss - Cosmo stranded cotton EQUIPMENT Embroidery hoops or frames: - Slate Frame, 18in - Stretcher bars (if using), 33cm and 38cm (13in and 15in) -…

This little rabbit in danger of being eaten by a triffid is my take on the Jacobean Tree of Life motif with its sinuous plants and out-of-proportion animals, and incorporates more than 15 different stitches for you to have fun with. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS Linen twill; 25 x 25cm Crewel wool: - Yellow; Appletons Autumn yellow, 472 - Three shades of Blue: Cornflower 462/464 & Royal Blue 824 - Three shades of Red: Scarlet 502/504/505 - Three shades of Green: Leaf Green 424/426/428 • Flexi-hoop, Red, 6in • Felt • Sewing thread EQUIPMENT Needles: - Chenille size 24, x2 (crewel/embroidery size 5 works too, but has a smaller eye) - Tapestry, size 22 • Embroidery hoop, 7in STITCHES & TECHNIQUES Back Stitch, Battlement Couching, Buttonhole Stitch, Detached Buttonhole Stitch,…

My New Pad Page 7 Scale: 100% A New Leaf Page 17 Scale: 100% Siren’s Song Page 35 Scale: 100% STITCH LEGEND STITCH LEGEND Strawberries & Cream Page 23 Scale: 100% Scissor keep template - cut 2 Bridal Reflections Page 45 Scale: 100% Bunny Beware! Page 51 Scale: 100% Bridal Reflections Page 45 Scale: 100% A WORD ON COPYRIGHT Sharing may be encouraged in many aspects of life, but when it comes to original material, you have to be wary of copyright. By all means, copy the project or demonstration for your OWN PLEASURE, but no part of this magazine may be published, reproduced, copied, or stored in a retrieval system without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. Even where permission is gained, it’s still courteous to credit…

Make a fabulous frog perched on a lily pad using a selection of layering techniques including plastic entrapment and fused fabrics, all created with free machine embroidery. You will use a range of materials and processes to achieve a stunning result. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS For dragonfly, butterfly and frog: PVC plastic, A4, x 3, available per metre from Dunelm • Selection of synthetic fabrics and iridescent cellophane in greens, golds and yellows • Paper, Gold or Silver (if possible) • Funky foam, 2 small pieces, from Hobbycraft • Safety eye • Padding/wadding For lily pad: Felt, A4, green, yellow or blue • Synthetic fabrics including chiffons and organzas in greens and blues, small pieces • Netting, A4 in green, blue or yellow • Padding/wadding EQUIPMENT Glue gun • Fine…

FOR MORE GREAT BOOKS SEE PAGE 16! THE ESSENTIAL EMBROIDERY STITCHES CARD DECK By: Betty Barnden Publisher: Search Press ISBN: 978-800922303 RRP: £14.99 3 DECKS TO GIVE AWAY This set of cards is perfect for beginners and experienced stitchers alike. It includes a handbook with essential embroidery info and 50 cards spotlighting individual stitches. Each card features a snapshot of the finished stitch, suggested applications, and clear step-by-step instructions. Based on Betty Barnden’s acclaimed book, The Embroidery Stitch Bible, this versatile card deck is a great addition to any embroiderer’s bookshelf. FOOLPROOF FREEFORM EMBROIDERY By: Jennifer Clouston Publisher: C&T Publishing ISBN: 978-1644034200 RRP: £18.99 3 COPIES TO GIVE AWAY Join Jennifer on a journey of creativity and inspiration in her book. Learn how to create your own unique embroidery style…

Summer would not be the same without strawberries and cream. They are so quintessentially British, and their history goes beyond the 15th Century to the wild strawberries that grew in hedgerows and woodlands. As a young child I can remember picking wild strawberries from the hedgerows in Devon. Although we think of them as a fruit, they are actually part of the rose family. I just love to embroider them; because of their vibrant colour and the different ways they can be interpreted and used in embroidery. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS Fabric: - White Linen Union, 24 x 24cm x 2 Threads: - Appletons Crewel Wool: - Olive green, 242, 243 - Scarlet, 504 - White, 992 - Madeira Gold thread, No. 40, Gold 4 MATERIALS FOR MAKING THE BOX…

We love the crewelwork bunny design you have in this issue – what did you enjoy the most about creating it? When I started to get interested in crewelwork, I stitched a design made up of lots of different bits from several crewel embroidery books, with sinuous flowers hanging over an unrealistically-sized animal, and someone remarked that it looked as though the flower was threatening to eat it. That gave me the giggles, so when I came to create a smallish Jacobean design, I wanted that same sense of menace from the plant towards the animal; I had great fun putting the oblivious bunny underneath that Jacobean triffid! The bunny itself is not very Jacobean, but he is based on a little motif I used to doodle absolutely everywhere, on…

NORTH EAST THE BORDER TEXTILE GROUP EXHIBITION: BORDERS IN STITCH SATURDAY 8 AND SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024, 10AM - 4PM. Foulden Village Hall, TD15 2GB Parking is available in the village carpark opposite the hall and limited disabled parking is available outside the hall. Entrance fee for adults £3. Borders in Stitch will showcase a wide variety of textiles using many techniques created by members during the last three years. Light refreshments will be available, and the opportunity to purchase bargains in haberdashery and fabric. For more information about our group, please visit www.bordertextilegroup.org.uk SOUTH WEST TEXTILE & STITCH AROUND MARLBOROUGH SUMMER EXHIBITION OF TEXTILE ART FRIDAY JUNE 7, SAT JUNE 8 & SUN JUNE 9 2024 10 - 4PM; Kennet Valley Hall, Lockeridge, Marlborough, SN8 4EL Entrance Fee £4…

How long has the group been running and how many members are there? Bath Textile Artists are happy and proud that this year marks the 40th Anniversary of the foundation of the group. The group currently has 12 members. Where do you meet and how often? The group meets monthly at the British School Room in Sherston or The Compass in Tormarton. Occasionally we have meetings at members’ homes. What sort of regular activities does the group get involved with? Sometimes, members run workshops or projects within the community and, on occasion fundraise for a good cause. The group aims to expand the concept of textile art. As part of the yearly exhibition process, work is presented and discussed at meetings. The work for each exhibition is generally based on…

Make this charming little handbag mirror that nestles nicely in a silk pouch. Metallic thread, iridescent fabrics and crystals help this little gem sparkle, making it the perfect present for someone special. YOU WILL NEED MATERIALS Fabrics: - Sheer, synthetic organza, Mauve, 18x 18cm, x 2 - Sheer, synthetic organza strip, Mauve, 16 x 1cm - Sheer, synthetic organza strip, Blue, 16 x 1cm - Synthetic, metallic lame strip, Blue, 10 x 0.5cm - Synthetic, tissue organza strip, Pearlised, Iridescent, White, 10 x 0.5cm - Dupion Silk, Natural White, 30 x 20cm • Vilene S80 Interfacing, 14 x 8cm • Vilene S133 heavy fusible vilene, 6 x 6cm (Vilene products from www.empressmills.co.uk) Threads: - Madeira Classic 40: - 1330 Lavender - 1004 Natural white - Madeira Metallic Art 9846, Silver…

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