Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 17 i Love Embroidery

love Embroidery FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Consider this an invitation to feel bold and fearless this month – so go on, play around with colour palettes, revamp your wardrobe and feel confident enough to try some new stitching techniques. We believe you can achieve anything with the right intention! Whether you take inspiration from vivid landscapes like the one shown here (from dynamic Canadian designing duo Anna and Piotr Angiel, p22), or from any of the projects throughout this issue, we can’t wait to see what you create next. Tag us on Instagram @loveembroiderymagazine…

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MATERIALS Cotton drill fabric: 17x17cm, white x3 Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, brown, cream, metallic gold, green, dark green, sage green, grey, dark grey, light pink, purple, magenta, yellow and light yellow Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter Thick white card: 6.5x10cm x3 Glue gun or strong craft glue Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Satin Stitch, Whipped Backstitch 01 Transfer the designs from the templates onto the centre of each piece of fabric using an erasable pen so that the outlines can be removed after. Beginning with the forest lake design, work Satin Stitch in two strands to fill the two land sections in green, the lake in blue, the mountain on the far left in dark grey and the remaining mountains in grey. 02 Next, work…

MATERIALS Canvas tote bag: natural Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, blue, dark blue, light blue, brown, coral, grey, blue-grey, metallic gold, orange, peach, pink, purple, red, teal, yellow, light yellow and pale yellow Embroidery hoop: 30cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Long and Short Stitch, Padded Satin Stitch, Running Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the bag using your preferred method. Work the orbit lines using Running Stitch in black. Mount the fabric into your hoop, ensuring the surface is taut like a drum. 02 Work the solid colour planets and moons using Padded Satin Stitch in blue, yellow, purple, peach, teal, light blue, blue-grey, grey and pink. Work the large teal planet in teal, then add…

MATERIALS Cotton zip bag: 22x16cm, natural Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, dark blue, green and dark green Invisible thread Sequins: green and bronze 4mm seed beads: green and blue Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the bag in your preferred method. We used carbon paper and a sharp pencil. 02 Work short Satin Stitch around the centre in four strands of green as shown, angling the direction of your stitches out from the centre of the feather’s ‘eye’. 03 Add green sequins to the very centre of the eye, then surround them with blue sequins. Fill the remaining eye of the feather with bronze sequins. Attach the blue and green sequins using blue thread and use invisible thread…

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 readymade 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 a 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…

This month, it’s all about building up confidence here at Love Embroidery – so whether you’re a complete beginner or seasoned stitcher, you’ll find a host of exciting new ways to take your skills to the next level. Discover inspirational hoop art, quick-to-stitch accessories and unique fashion revamps that are sure to turn heads. I know it takes courage to step outside of our comfort zone, which is why you’ll find detailed instructions and clear photos for each project to guide you every step of the way. For those truly wanting to earn their stripes, look no further than the smouldering eyes of this issue’s cover star – I’m delighted to have teamed up with Jennifer Cardenas Riggs of Thread Honey on this exclusive tiger jacket. So go on, it’s…

Beaded lotus THIS CLASSIC LOTUS DESIGN IS QUICK AND EASY TO STITCH ONTO CLOTHING OR BAGS Pocket fan ADD THIS PRETTY FLOURISH TO A PAIR OF OLD JEANS TO GIVE THEM AN INSTANT LIFT SAMMY BISHOP Sammy is the founder, designer and maker behind Paraffle Embroidery, an online pattern, kit and haberdashery shop. She runs everything from her studio in Edinburgh, the city where she first discovered the craft. During her PhD studies, she was looking for a comforting hobby and before she knew it she was designing her own embroidery patterns. Now, with her partner Ali by her side, Paraffle is going from strength to strength. www.paraffle-embroidery.com Mandala hoop MATERIALS Your gift – Mandala embroidery transfers Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, teal Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of orange, purple, light…

TIGER FUR Fur: Long and Short Stitch, black, dark orange, light orange, white, 6 strands TIGER EYES Pupil: Long and Short Stitch, black, 6 strands Iris: Satin Stitch, beige, 6 strands LARGE LEAVES Leaves: Split Stitch, green, 6 strands LEAFY SPRIGS Stems: Stem Stitch, light green, 6 strands Small leaves: Fishbone Stitch, light green, 6 strands TIGER NOSE Nose: Satin Stitch, pink, 6 strands FLOWERS Flower petals: Chain Stitch, purple, bright turquoise, salmon, 6 strands Flower outline: Chain Stitch, gold, 6 strands Flower centre: Colonial Knot, gold, 6 strands…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 30x30cm, natural Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, light blue, coral, pale pink, red, dark teal, light teal and white DMC variegated stranded cotton: 1 skein of yellow (90) Embroidery hoop: 20cm diameter Wooden arch frame: 18x17cm (outer), 16x15cm (inner) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Chain Stitch, French Knot, Padded Satin Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Stem Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a light source, such as a window or a lightbox. The benefit of using this method is that you can trace the frame outline to help with positioning the frame, then remove these lines afterwards. Mount the fabric into the hoop. Fill the background with Satin Stitch in…

Creating pretty floral designs needn’t be time-consuming or difficult – using the humble Lazy Daisy Stitch, you can make a range of pretty motifs in no time at all. Also sometimes referred to as Detached Chain Stitch, this technique is most commonly used individually as leaves or grouped together to make dainty flowers. However, you can get creative and use it to make a myriad of motifs and shapes. Turn the page to find out how to work Lazy Daisy Stitch in just four simple steps and incorporate it into a cute watermelon shoulder bag. HOW TO WORK LAZY DAISY STITCH 01 Use an erasable fabric pen to mark a circle at the centre of what will be the Lazy Daisy Stitch flower. Bring your needle up through the fabric, from…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 55x50cm, yellow and light yellow Cotton fabric strips: patterned Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of apricot, blue, dark brown, pink, yellow and light yellow Felt: 21x30cm, mint and grass green Toy stuffing Glue gun Twig: 18cm long x3 Twine: 1m long Pom-pom maker Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Seed Stitch 01 Use the bird body template to cut out four pieces of the yellow fabric and two pieces of the light yellow. Take each pair of matching pieces and stitch them together with RS facing, using Backstitch in a matching thread. Stitch with a 3-4mm seam allowance and leave a 3cm gap along the bottom edges. 02 Turn through the open edges then stuff each bird, making sure you…

GETTING STARTED Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion embroidery or darning foot. Next, drop the feed dogs – the mechanism that grips and pulls fabric through your sewing machine. Before you begin working with your machine, though, 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 stitch – the faster you go, the shorter your stitches will be. When machine embroidering, try to work in one continuous line. If you do need to stop, make sure you lower the foot first so you don’t have jumps in your stitching. Machine embroidery can be tricky to start with, the beauty of it for this pattern is that the…

MATERIALS Fabric pencil case: with a minimum stitchable area of 9x8cm, purple Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, brown, light brown, cream, teal, yellow and green-yellow Adhesive soluble stabiliser Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Brick Stitch, Padded Satin Stitch, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto your adhesive soluble stabiliser. Trim the excess from around the edge, leaving a border of approximately 1cm – this will help to make sure the full design area is securely stuck to the pencil case. Peel off the backing paper and attach it in your desired position. Alternatively, if your pencil case is difficult to stitch through, you can stitch the design onto fabric or felt first and then appliqué it onto the pencil case if you prefer. 02…

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 first on a scrap of fabric 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…

Simone Saunders is a textile artist based in Calgary, Alberta. Her colourful art makes use of hand tufting and punch needle techniques to explore themes of diaspora, ancestorship and Black womanhood. Where did this piece, Lady Justice, begin? In February, it was a trying time. It was winter, it was cold, and we had been isolated due to the pandemic. Most of us hadn’t seen family and friends for some time. The Black Lives Matter movement was, and is, fighting strong for justice and equality. My piece is a cry for equality and a personal expression of how I was feeling. When I look at the historic depiction of Lady Justice, standing tall, holding a sword and scales, her eyes blindfolded… to me, this is not a representation of our…

Thank you for making these projects from Love Embroidery. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project (and/or Immediate Media). The magazine and all of its contributors work extremely hard to create projects for you to enjoy, so please don’t re-sell or distribute these patterns without seeking permission first. Please do not make any part of the templates or instructions available to others through your website or a third party, or copy it multiple times without our permission. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help.…

Textured magic Singing with colour and dressed in sunshine, we simply adore this beautiful hoop art by Julie Stuart, AKA Clever Poppy. It has us dreaming of hazy summer days spent mindfully stitching projects that soothe the soul. Patterns such as this Cloudy Dreams design can be found in the Clever Poppy pattern library, available to members of their Maker’s Academy. Head over to Julie’s website to find out more. www.cleverpoppy.com It’s all in the detail Make your very own intricate hand-stitched flower or animal brooch with Hawthorn Handmade’s fantastic felt kits. Wouldn’t they just make the perfect gift for a fellow crafter? Or for a satisfying weekend project just for you! If brooches aren’t your bag, you can always turn yours into a patch, keyring or magnet. www.hawthornhandmade.com Editor…

Arts and crafts Like many of us, Cassandra Dias – the fibre artist behind these striking landscape hoops – turned to embroidery as an escape during the past 18 months. What started out as a simple, mindful hobby quickly turned into an artform. Cassandra’s landscape pieces take inspiration from past travels, imagined spaces and, more recently, scenes already captured in paint that have been expertly translated into thread. You can purchase one of Cassandra’s dreamy hoops for yourself, as she sells them through her Instagram on Thursdays. www.cassandramdias.com, @cassiemdias…

Many of us turned to arts and crafts for comfort over the past 18 months, but for interior designer and artist Anna Angiel and her husband Piotr – known collectively as Angiels Art – it was a source of great inspiration, too. “Once the pandemic hit and we went into lockdown, Piotr and I escaped into art,” explains Anna. “We wanted to inspire our sons to do something creative, so we gathered our supplies and started drawing and painting. I saw one of Piotr’s graphic creations depicting mountains as blocks of solid colour, and I thought that it would be the perfect design for an embroidery project. “I adjusted the drawing to fit into a hoop and then spent the most relaxing 60 hours just stitching. I was happy with…

MATERIALS Felt: 20x20cm, white and dark grey Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of apricot, black, blue, light blue, green, light green, olive green and turquoise Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Machine cotton: grey 1.5cm wide grosgrain ribbon: 150cm long Jump rings: 5mm x2 Fabric glue Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the geometric motif onto the centre of the white felt using your preferred method. Our white felt was thin enough that we were able to use a lightbox and heat-erasable pen. Mount your design into your hoop to create a neat, taut stitching surface. Felt is a great material to work with, as it won’t fray after it’s been cut, but be aware that it can stretch out of shape if it’s held under too much…

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MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 20x20cm, teal Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of cream, bright green, dark green, lilac, pink and yellow Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Seed beads: brown Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design onto your fabric using your preferred method. We used a lightbox and a white heat-erasable pen to help see the design. Mount your fabric in the hoop with the design positioned centrally. 02 Work the words ‘stay’ and ‘to’ in Stem Stitch using lilac. Then, switch to Backstitch in cream for the words ‘true’ and ‘you’. Keep your stitches nice and short so the curves of the letters are smooth. Use the joins between the letters as a guide for where to…

MATERIALS Cotton tea towel: 45x65cm, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, dark blue, light blue, orange, red and light yellow Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Satin Stitch 01 Use a ruler and an erasable fabric pen to mark a line along the bottom of the tea towel, 5cm up from the edge. Mark the centre point. Using the centre point as a guide, transfer the designs from the templates onto the towel using your preferred method – the bottom edges of each design should line up with your marked line. The borders on the designs should overlap so that it looks like the grouting around the tiles. Mount the first tile into your hoop so that the design is central and the surface…

TIGER JACKET Page 16 Pattern at 100% READING NOOK Page 28 Pattern at 100% STATEMENT NECKLACE Page 31 Pattern at 100% HOPE GROWS HOOP Page 40 Pattern at 100% CANARY WALL HANGING Page 45 Patterns at 100% POLAROID SCENES Page 33 Patterns at 100% WATERMELON BAG Page 35 Pattern at 50%, enlarge by 200% MACHINE DANDELION Page 52 Pattern at 100% SOLAR SYSTEM TOTE Page 43 Pattern at 100% PEACOCK BAG Page 57 Pattern at 100% FRUIT SOCKS Page 48 Patterns at 100% STAY TRUE HOOP Page 55 Pattern at 100% SLOTH PENCIL CASE Page 59 Pattern at 100% PORTUGUESE TEA TOWEL Page 61 Patterns at 100% PORTUGUESE TEA TOWEL Page 61 Patterns at 100% Thank you for making these projects from Love Embroidery. The copyright for these templates belongs…

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