Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 69 i Love Embroidery

Love Embroidery FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Remember the excitement of getting new wellies as a kid? Knowing you were finally allowed to jump in puddles without receiving a telling off. Plus, the sheer joy of being able to convey what your fave cartoon character, magical being or colour combo was simply through your footwear! But, being an adultboot-wearer isn’t nearly as fun, so we’re on a mission to change that with Jenny Billingham’s brilliant tutorial on p39. She’s taken the ontrend ankle welly (perfect for autumn strolls, walking the dog, or even the school run), and given it a stylish floral makeover using a needle and thread. Give it a try, and treat your inner child to a pair of boots with embroidered flair!…

Pumpkin patch Ornament, pattern weight, pincushion… These gourd-geous (get it!?) little felt pumpkins are so versatile. Designed by The Hoop in Hand, they bring a fun floral twist to a seasonal staple, and are oh-sosatisfying to sew. The pattern is available to buy now as an instant PDF download, so why not invite your crafty pals over and treat yourselves to an autumn stitching sesh? www.thehoopinhand.com Scottish beauty Known for its range of fresh punch needle designs and beginner-friendly embroidery kits, The Modern Crafter is a small, independent business run by sisters Rachel & Siobhán. Its latest kit, The Highlands, features a soothing mix of Scottish mountains, lochs and pine forests for you to stitch, and was inspired by the sisters’ family holidays spent in this breathtaking scenery. Pick up…

MATERIALS Felt sheet: A4, black, pink, brown, orange, grey, yellow; A4, white x2 Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, blue, brown, dark gold, gold, light gold, green, light grey, orange, pink, purple, white, yellow Waxed freezer paper: A4 x2 Fabric glue Toy stuffing Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Brick Stitch, Bullion Knot, French Knot, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipstitch, Whipped Backstitch 01 Trace the full ghost designs (with accessories) and the individual elements from the templates onto freezer paper. Roughly cut them out and iron onto the relevant felt sheets. You will need six full ghost outlines (two of each ghost design) and the pumpkin ghost arms on white, the hats on black, the pumpkin on orange, the cauldron on grey, the cheeks on pink, the broomstick…

MATERIALS Prewashed cotton fabric: 35x42cm x2, 12x19cm x3, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of rust, peach Batting/wadding: 28x34cm Pencil and paintbrush Soya milk Thickening agent such as xantham gum/agar powder/guar gum Small and large bowl Large cooking pot Wooden spoon Tea bags x6 Plastic bag or wipe-able tablecloth Pins Machine thread: 1 spool of cream Stick or wooden dowel: 37cm String Sewing machine with standard machine foot (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch PREPARING THE FABRIC 01 Transfer the design from the template onto cotton fabric using a pencil. Our fabric was thin enough to see the template lines through it, but you could also use a lightbox. 02 Add 100ml of soya milk to a small bowl, sprinkle a small amount of thickening…

MATERIALS Calico cotton twill fabric: 25x25cm, unbleached Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of beige, light beige, brown, dark avocado green, very dark avocado green, pine green, light grey, stone grey, dark peach Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Brick Stitch, Reverse Chain Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. Then mount the design into the hoop, making sure the fabric is pulled taut. 02 Start by embroidering the front trouser leg using vertical Satin Stitch in two strands of dark avocado green. Then fill in the back trouser leg using Satin Stitch in two strands of very dark avocado green, working at a slight diagonal to match the angle of the leg. Next,…

Falling leaves mark the beginning of a new season and the move from al fresco stitching to cosy days spent at our sewing machines. To kick off your autumn crafting in style we’re bringing you two very different designs to make this issue. The first (p60), sees Louisa Burtonshaw adding stitch-themed motifs to ready-made canvas pockets to create bespoke storage for your sewing space. Although, these fun designs could easily be used on greetings cards, aprons, bags and more… Then there’s Andrea Gorman’s adorable animal portrait on p62. Her tiny pawed forager - the squirrel - is surrounded by seasonal berries and leaves, and whipped up using appliqué techniques and her fave style of fabric, batiks. Enjoy!…

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…

At Love Embroidery, we want inclusivity to be at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating content that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the stitching community. Embroidery is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, age, size, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We have begun work on a plan to drive meaningful change, but we know it’s a work in progress. We want to listen to you, our readers. Join the conversation on Instagram @loveembroiderymagazine or get in touch at love.embroidery@ourmedia.co.uk…

Transforming clothing with needle and thread is easier than ever with LE fave, Jenny Billingham’s new book, Embroidery Embellishment. £16.99 | quarto.com If you’re new to stitching – or know someone who is – Sacha Pignon’s stunning book 21 Days to Learn Embroidery is a must for your bookshelves. £16.99 | ctpub.com Get ready for Halloween with Laura McElroy’s Haunted Holiday Stitches. It’s packed with fun motifs to embroider, from creepy houses to spooky skulls. £21.00 | rockynook.com…

CANOPY Orange leaf clusters: French Knot, dark orange, terracotta, orange, dark red, dark apricot, 1 strand Yellow leaf clusters: French Knot, light yellow, butter yellow, bright yellow, dark yellow, light orange, dark butter yellow, light butter yellow, 1 strand Purple leaf clusters: French Knot, dark purple, cornflower blue, 1 strand Scattered leaves: French Knot, hot pink, dark pink, delft blue, blue, 1 strand PATH Path: Satin Stitch, brown, gold, dark tan, 1 strand  Scattered leaves: French Knot, light butter yellow, orange, 1 strand TREE TRUNKS AND BRANCHES Tree trunk fill: Long and Short Stitch, deep burgundy, brown, 1 strand Branches fill: Satin Stitch, deep burgundy, 1 strand Tree trunk shading: Straight Stitch, very dark brown, dark tan, 1 strand FLOOR Orange fallen leaves: French Knot, terracotta, orange, dark apricot, apricot,…

MATERIALS Cotton drill fabric: 30x30cm, dark olive green Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of beige, dark brown, copper, cream, dark cream, green, bright green, dark green, leaf green, sage green, antique mauve, dark orange, dark brick red, dark rosewood, yellow, light yellow Embroidery hoop: 20cm diameter Tailor’s chalk pencil Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. Then mount the fabric into a hoop. Start by working the pumpkin using Satin Stitch in a blend of three strands of dark orange with one strand of copper (4 strands). Outline the pumpkin using Split Stitch in one strand of dark brick red. Work the stalk using Satin Stitch in two strands of dark brown. Then…

MATERIALS Chunky ankle wellington boots: green Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of deep coral, light coral, gold, dark green, light green, khaki green, pale green, ivory, peach, dark pink, light pink, yellow Adhesive soluble stabiliser Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Bullion Knot, Fishbone Stitch, Fly Stitch, French Knot, Straight Stitch 01 Trace the designs onto soluble stabiliser using a fabric-safe pen, and then cut out with a 1cm border. Peel off the backing and apply to the elastic on the ankle of the boots. 02 To avoid lumps and bumps forming on the inside of the shoes, work the stitches using the loop start method. To do this, cut a double length of thread (approximately 60cm in length) and separate out three strands. Take those three strands and fold…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 20x20cm, natural; 20x10cm, patterned fabric Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of light blue, brown, moss green, light moss green, pink, light pink, very light pink, yellow Embroidery hoop: 12cm diameter Felt sheet: 11cm diameter, white Machine thread: in a matching shade 2.5cm ribbon: 10cm, sheer blue Pinking shears Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Split Backstitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto natural cotton fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a light source. Trim along the top edge of the patterned fabric using pinking shears so it measures 20x8cm. This edging will not only add texture to the design but also help to prevent it from fraying. Position the patterned fabric strip…

GETTING STARTED Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion (AKA darning) foot. Next, drop or cover the feed dogs – the mechanism that grips and pulls 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 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. You may find it helpful to remove the extension table/accessory tray to access the free arm, making it easier to stitch inside the pockets. When machine embroidering, try to work in one continuous line. If you do need to stop, make sure you lower…

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 the Midlands, where he lives with his wife and his dog, Roger, Henry works by day as an industrial designer but spends the rest of his free time designing and making patterns for his embroidery business, Pålegg Designs (pronounced pawleg). We caught up with Henry to hear how his distinctive brand came to life, what inspires his stitching and why he’s on a mission to get more people picking up a needle and thread. When did you catch the embroidery bug? I had a few cross-stitch kits as a child and I remember making a bookmark for my dad, which he used for many years! Then as a teenager I started to personalise my school bag with thread. Looking back I couldn’t tell you what stitches I was…

The sun might still be shining as we send this issue to print, but before we know it, a new season will be upon us and like all good stitchers (or is it scouts?), we like to be prepared! With the arrival of autumn comes not only shorter days, and cooler weather, but exciting new colour palettes to try and plenty of puddles to splash in too. If you’re like us, you’ll also be looking forward to the slower pace that this time of year brings, and the opportunity to go on more seasonal walks. It’s the perfect excuse to reconnect with nature, soak up the dappled sunlight, crunch fallen leaves underfoot, and forage for natural materials to weave into our embroidered creations. And that’s exactly what this issue is…

MATERIALS Printed and perforated autumnal postcards from your kit: A6 x3 Stranded cotton from your kit: or 1 skein each of green, orange, white, yellow Clear sticky tape Paper: A6 x3, white (optional) Double-sided tape (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Holbein Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Before you begin stitching, use a small piece of clear sticky tape to secure the end of the thread to the back of the card. Work each area as instructed, taping the ends of any used strands to the back of the card whenever you complete an area of stitching. This will prevent lumps from forming on the back. For the pumpkin card, work the spots on the green pumpkin using French Knots in yellow. The French Knots are worked by coming…

Many of us are drawn to hoop-based embroidery by its small and manageable size: the satisfaction that comes with being able to start and finish a project within a short time-frame, its portable nature, and of course, our ability to store and display our finished pieces in our own homes…But what about the embroiderers that are taking their stitching to whole new heights, the one’s who are turning their hands to super-scale designs that can take months, often years to complete. What inspires them? We caught up with three talented embroidery artists this month to discover the answer, and to ask whether we should all be thinking a little bigger when it comes to stitching… Beth Hoyes (@rabbithatdesigns), a UK-based artist and art therapist, began stitching several years ago when…

This issue’s stitch is an oldie but a goodie, and for good reason! Yes, the Bullion Knot, recognisable by its long winding coils, has been used for centuries, worked either as a standalone stitch or in clusters to add embellishment and create areas of raised texture. Here, Clare Albans will show you how to master this standout stitch and then how to work it into a dreamy floral scene, along with a another nine essential stitches. And if, as we predict, this tutorial gets you hooked to this remarkable knot, you’ll want to check out Jenny Billingham’s on-trend welly hack on p39, which also features a stunning Bullion Knot rose! HOW TO WORK A BULLION KNOT 01 Bring your needle up through the fabric and push it back through to…

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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…

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