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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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By the river

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By the Riverbank • A real treat for lovers of stumpwork, this riverbank box incorporates a wealth of techniques, with spectacular results

Stitch Purse Project • Use our chart, key and steps on this page to create a stitcher’s purse as a bonus project in this issue!

Stitch Together • We chat to The Textile Study Group, who meet near Birmingham, and find out about their Making:50 exhibition which celebrates 50 years of the group!

Pretty in Pink • Combine silk shading with metal threads for a sparkling summer picture of fabulous fuchsias. For added contrast the foliage is created using appliquéd and couched leaves

Making Waves • A statement necklace with the ‘wow’ factor! Loetitia Gibier’s wave design features a stylish swirl pattern that incorporates silk threads, beads, jewels and metallic stitching

Veggies Galore • Small is certainly beautiful with these intricate vegetable buttons, which act as a great introduction to stumpwork or a fun project if you simply want to practise your skills

Jacobean James • Use a variety of crewelwork stitches to create Jacobean James, a special garden snail with the smartest of shells

Wool Work Wonders • Ilke Cochrane explores crewelwork’s history and stitches and shares her tips for the best results

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Coral Cove • Take a trip under the waves, and experiment with mixed-media materials to create a 3D coral collage featuring shoals of fish, reeds and even some friendly tentacles!

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Berry Sweet • Create the most delicate strawberry plant using needle painting techniques – then use to make a beautiful jam pot cover to turn a jar into a truly special gift

Meet the Artist • We chat to one of our talented embroidery artists… Victoria Matthewson shares her love of nature – pollinators in particular – and her secrets to perfect needle painting…

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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