Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 67 i Love Embroidery

love Embroidery FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Summer is here, and that means it’s time to break out those bright blues, buttery yellows, punchy pinks, outrageous oranges and luscious lime greens from your stash – stat! In this issue, we’re whisking you away to the seaside with Jenni Davis’ gorgeous felt beach-hut-themed decorations (p14), which are stitched in a heap of sizzling summer shades. Plus there’s Catherine Greenslade’s gloriously juicy pineapple hoop on p39tosew, as well as our easy ombré ice lolly design on p11, Sara Davey’s colourful batch of stitched cocktails on p34, and a hoop inspired by none other than the princess of pop herself, Taylor Swift on p31. What a lineup!…

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Templates for digital readers on p71 MATERIALS Perforated wooden keyring kit Stranded cotton from your kit: or 1 skein each of dark orange, light orange, dark pink, light pink, yellow Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Cross Stitch, Straight Stitch HOW TO STITCH THE DESIGN 01 Use the chart and key on p71 as a guide to stitch placement. To find out where to place each stitch, count the number of dots on the chart, then stitch in position by counting the corresponding number of holes on the keyring grid. The key will tell you which colour of thread corresponds with the chart. 02 To achieve the neatest finish to the Cross Stitch, work all the bottom stitches in the same direction before adding the top stitches in the opposite direction.…

FLOWERPOT BEACH HUT Door vertical lines: Split Stitch, white, 3 strands Hinges and door handle: Split Stitch, brown, 3 strands Door star: Whipstitch, yellow, 1 strand Slat edging: Whipstitch, teal, 2 strands Door frame and beams: Split Stitch, dark blue, 3 strands Life ring: Satin Stitch, dark blue, 3 strands, white, 2 strands Flowerpot: Satin Stitch, brown, 2 strands Leaves: Straight Stitch, green, 3 strands Flowers: French Knot, light pink, pink, dark pink, 6 strands Door outline: Blanket Stitch, white, 2 strands Roof: Backstitch, white, 2 strands SURFBOARD Edging: Blanket Stitch, yellow, 2 strands Chevron outlines: Backstitch, white, orange, blue, 2 strands BUNTING BEACH HUT Door vertical lines: Split Stitch, yellow, 3 strands Hinges and door handle: Split Stitch, blue, brown, 2 strands Horizontal panel lines: Split Stitch, white, 3…

MATERIALS Set of 4 cotton/linen napkins: striped Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of apricot, cream, green, dark green, light green, light apple green, lime green, light grey, orange, deep orange, light orange, red, white, lemon yellow, light yellow Embroidery hoop: 10cm diameter Soluble adhesive stabiliser Fusible interfacing (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Fishbone Stitch, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Running Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Stem Stitch 01 Transfer the designs from the template onto stabiliser using a heat-erasable pen. Cut each one out with a small border, peel off the backing and then stick one in the bottom left corner of each napkin, positioning the motifs approximately 4cm away from the side and bottom hems. Mount the first design to be stitched into a hoop…

MATERIALS Leatherette: 14x10cm, yellow x2; 7x5cm, silver x2; 6x5cm, bright pink; 3x1cm, brown x2 Top stitch thread: 1 spool of bright blue, neon green, neon orange, white Brooch pin x2 Toy stuffing Leather needle Strong all-purpose craft glue Thin blunt stick (such as a knitting needle or chopstick) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Seed Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipstitch 01 Using the templates provided, cut out all the leatherette pieces. You will need: 2x yellow cone, 2x yellow full ice cream silhouette, 2x silver ice cream, 1x bright pink raspberry sauce, and 2x brown chocolate stick. Glue the cone, ice cream, sauce and chocolate stick pieces in place for each ice cream design. Use the full silhouette as a guide for positioning the chocolate sticks, as these will need to line…

MATERIALS Piece of plywood: 54 x 57cm Yarn: 1 ball of black Nails with brass heads Wooden dowel: 2cm long and 5mm diameter x3 Round mirror: 20cm diameter Drawing compass Hammer Wood glue or hot glue gun Pencil Ruler Scissors 01 Using a compass, draw a 50cm diameter – circle (A) – onto a piece of plywood. Using the same midpoint, draw a second circle with a 45cm diameter (B). Start at the top of circle A and divide it into 16 parts (each with an angle of 22.5°). To form the downward point, mark the bottom five nails just outside the circle, with the top two 2cm outside the circle, the next two 4cm, and the bottom dot 6cm outside. Repeat this with circle (B), this time starting between…

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GETTING STARTED Andrea has used waxed freezer paper to cut out all her appliqué fabric pieces. To use this technique, first transfer the thicker lines of the template onto the freezer paper by tracing through it. Freezer paper is waxed on one side and if you cut out the shape and press it onto the fabric with a warm iron this will temporarily adhere it, making cutting out a design nice and easy. Once the pieces are cut out, peel away the templates. If your shapes are overlapping, trim to remove the relevant areas from the templates and repeat the process on the next colour of fabric. Once you have all the elements in place, transfer the thin lines from the template onto the respective pieces using an erasable pen…

COVER GIFT KEYRING KIT Page 11 Patterns at 100% 2cm square test square (for printing) Thank you for making these projects from Love Embroidery. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project (and/or Our 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. COVER PROJECT BEACH HUTS Page 14 Patterns at 100% COVER PROJECT BEACH HUTS Page 14 Patterns at 100% SHIRT &…

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Paradise found Take a trip to McWay Falls – an 80-foot-tall waterfall on the coast of Big Sur in California – from the comfort of your own home, via this breathtakingly beautiful hoop by Agnes Embroidery Art. Packed with incredible detail and the most mesmerising shades of thread, it’s a piece that you’ll want to dip into over and over again. The good news? Agnes’ McWay Falls hoop is available to buy as a finished piece right now through her Etsy store, along with many more of her unique stitched creations. Go check it out! www.etsy.com/es/shop/AgnesEmbroideryArt Child’s play Share your love of stitching with your little ones using Baker Ross’ colourful collection of child-friendly embroidery kits. Each set includes everything you need to sew your own seasonal artworks such as…

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Found in 1872, The Royal School of Needlework’s Embroidery Studio is renowned worldwide for its traditional hand embroidery techniques, working with a range of clients from royalty to interior designers, fashion houses and private clients. Today the Studio is based at the stunning location of Hampton Court Palace where its dedicated team work tirelessly to uphold the skill and tradition that it’s revered for, whilst experimenting with new and innovative ways to weave these heritage techniques into contemporary design… “We offer bespoke embroidery, restoration and conservation services” says Studio manager, Gemma Murray. Intrinsically linked to the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), the Studio is a unique place of work. “We have all come through the apprenticeship programme at the RSN, so we've all learnt the same traditional techniques.” Says Gemma.…

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MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, unbleached DMC Stranded Cotton: 1 skein each of blanc (white), ecru (dark cream), 02 (light silver), 03 (silver), 05 (light beige), 06 (beige), 07 (light chocolate brown), 08 (chocolate brown), 208 (deep lilac), 209 (lilac), 310 (black), 407 (terracotta), 451 (taupe), 503 (duck egg blue), 535 (grey), 606 (red), 613 (golden beige), 640 (khaki), 647 (grey-green), 648 (stone grey), 728 (yellow), 844 (charcoal grey), 841 (mink brown), 928 (blue), 932 (sky blue), 934 (very dark green), 3011 (olive green), 3021 (dark moss brown), 3023 (light grey-green), 3031 (deep brown), 3078 (light yellow), 3347 (bright green), 3348 (apple green), 3363 (sage green), 3756 (very light blue), 3782 (muted mustard) Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Basic embroidery kit 01 Transfer the design from the template onto fabric using your…

Here it is! The final part of our glorious The Glasshouse Stitch-along! Over the past six issues, Clever Poppy has shown you how to work an exciting array of stitches and bring your hoop to life with vibrant foliage, flowers and sweet little details. For the final instalment, you’ll be adding buzzing bees to your scene and creating the framework for all those important glass panels to sit in, working over and under your previous stitches to create a three-dimensional effect. Once you’ve completed the stitching it’s time to finish the back of your hoop and display your new masterpiece. Remember to snap a pic of your finished piece and share it with us on socials using the hashtag #LEstitchalong so we can see it! And, don’t worry if you’ve…

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: it’s hard to beat the warm and fuzzy feeling you get when giving – or receiving – a handmade gift. And this month’s two machine projects are guaranteed to up the fuzzy-factor! First is Talia Bills-Moore’s charming thank you teacher hoop on p60. Featuring a sweet handwritten-style note and finished with fun school-themed embellishments, it’s sure to put you top of the class. Meanwhile, you’ll receive top marks from a story-loving pal if you stitch them Andrea Gorman’s enchanting dragon banner. Featuring customisable book covers, it’s a magical project that’s just as much of a delight to stitch as it is to gift. Turn to p62 to find the full tutorial.…

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 ready-made 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 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 most common type of weave and includes…

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Sunshine and stitching go hand in hand, and this issue is packed with summer-themed projects that will help you to make the most of the longer and lighter days! From Jenni Davis' mood-boosting beach huts worked in colourful felt (see p16), and Zoe Larkins' soft serve ice cream cone brooches on p41, to Megan Capon’s hyper-realistic Mini Masterclass street scene on p44, there are so many new stitches and techniques to be found in this issue. Like working with metallic thread… On p31, you'll see how super-star stitcher Emily Middleton has used this luxe thread to create the all-important guitar in her Taylor Swift-inspired concert hoop. If you haven't used it before, what better time than now to give it a try, and add some pop-worthy shimmer to your pieces?…

Bold, bright and easily customisable, this ‘Love who you love’ hoop kit from Pixels and Purls is a perfect statement piece to celebrate everyone. £25 | pixelsandpurls.co.uk Happy memories are made to be remembered for a lifetime and @Embearoidery’s Don’t Forget to Smile kit immortalises this sweet sentiment in thread. £26 | embearoidery.etsy.com Celebrate Pride with Kristen Gula’s bold floral hoop from issue 28, which is bursting with inclusively coloured blooms. Buy it now as an instant PDF pattern. £6 | gatheredshop.com…

MATERIALS Linen shirt and shorts: cream Stranded cotton: 4 skeins each of brown Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Lightweight fusible interfacing (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Full Knot Stitch, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Split Stitch 01 If the fabric you’re working on is thin or delicate, add interfacing to the reverse. Transfer the template onto the shorts and shirt using an erasable marker – flipping the shorts template to create a mirrored design on both sides. To protect the fabric further, wrap the outer ring of the embroidery hoop with a strip of cotton fabric. Then mount the clothing into the hoop, keeping it slightly looser than usual to avoid altering its shape. 02 Starting with the shorts, work the stems, leaves and curving lines using Split Stitch in six strands…

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MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, off-white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark brown, light copper, green, bright green, dark green, moss green, orange, dark orange, yellow Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Felt sheet: 14cm diameter, white Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Fishbone Stitch, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a lightbox, but you could use a brightly lit window. Then mount the fabric into a hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like the skin of a drum. 02 Start by working the darkest sections on the bottom left of the pineapple using Satin Stitch in six strands of dark brown. Work the stitches horizontally – keeping the stitch direction consistent across the…

MATERIALS Cotton Zip Pouch: 24x17cm, pale pink Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of very light blue, gold, dark grape, green, dark green, lime green, mauve, purple, light antique violet Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Full Knot Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, Split Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. Place the inner ring inside the bag and mount the front of the bag into the embroidery hoop. Begin by working the petals in Satin Stitch using a blend of two strands of very light blue with one strand of light antique violet (3 strands total). Use Satin Stitch to fill in the ‘Y’ shape in two strands of green, the egg shaped ovary and the lower circle in…

GETTING STARTED Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion (AKA darning) foot. Next, drop the feed dogs – the mechanism that grips and pulls the fabric through your sewing machine. Your machine manual should tell you how to do this. This project does not require you to mount it in a hoop – the fusible stabiliser will provide plenty of stability to prevent the stitching from warping. 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 move the fabric – the faster you go, the longer the stitches will be. When machine embroidering, try to work in one continuous line. If you do need to stop, make sure…

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 on a scrap of fabric first 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…

Based in Surrey, England, designer, embroidery artist and all-round crafter, Aliss is the founder of The Idle Hands Club. Taking inspiration from TV, film and music that we all know and love and mixing this in with a big dash of her own “filthy sense of humour”, she designs unique, tongue-in-cheek patterns, kits and prints and patches, designed to capture our imaginations. Here, we chat to Aliss about how being a small biz owner and what’s next in store for The Idle Hands Club… Tell us a little about yourself and how you came to launch The Idle Hands Club? I work as a Visual Merchandiser 9-5 and then I run my own company, The Idle Hands Club 5-9! I’ve always been creative, picking up various crafting hobbies over the…