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Each issue of Stitch magazine takes you on an exciting, creative, textile journey... bringing you traditional embroidery techniques and a wealth of creative contemporary ideas.

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Cottage Garden • Bring a charming country cottage garden to life and capture the essence of springtime though the use of silk ribbon work to create a rich variety of delicate florals and lush greenery

Mandala Moon • Inspired by a spring full moon and the beauty of nature, this boho mandala features intricate 3D embroidery that brings the stars, moon, and flowers to life in a textured, dynamic piece blending creativity with nature’s elements

True Blue • Capture the beauty and energy of the iconic Blue Tit with a stunning, lifelike piece, brought to life using the delicate technique of silk shading

Valentine’s Greeting • These super sweet Valentine’s Day cards feature a simple yet effective design, combining heartfelt charm with thoughtful details. It’s the perfect way to express love and appreciation with a personal touch

Gentle Giant • Combining the colour and texture of teabags with a range of stitching techniques, this project brings the giraffe’s distinctive features to life in a unique and creative way

Perfect Pansy • This project combines crewel embroidery and stumpwork to create a beautiful, intricate pansy that sits gracefully on the surface, as if waiting to be picked

Ann-Marie Vella • Based in Devon, Ann-Marie Vella, works with colour and detail to create incredibly intricate embroidery and textile projects. Editor Alice took time to find out more…

What’s On

Freya Alice • Hand & Lock’s Freya Alice is a hand embroidery artist based in Southwest London, known for her intricate, art-inspired pieces. In this interview, she shares her journey, creative process, and how she’s bringing embroidery to the forefront of art and design

For Your Bookshelf

Phenology Wheel • The second instalment of your year-long series introduces new techniques as we embrace early spring, observing the changes in nature with emerging florets and budding blooms

Textile Connections • Nikki Parmenter, Chair of Textile Connections, tells us all about her local embroidery group, what it means to her and what they get up to every month…

Your next issue… • STITCH: CREATING SOMETHING SPECIAL EVERY TIME

Templates • All the templates, guides and patterns you will need to complete this issue’s projects. Please note the scale before starting.

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