Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 70 i Love Embroidery

FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD As autumn approaches, we gain a fresh new palette to play with. One that includes a selection of darker, earthier and richer tones than we might usually reach for. Like the shades used in this decadent floral wall hanging by Lucy Freeman. Inspired by the paintings of the Dutch Still Life movement, it has been made using a combination of appliqué and hand stitching techniques to form a realistic-looking floral display using thread and fabric – instead of oil paint – to create contrasting areas of colour and texture. Excited to see the result? Turn to p26 to find the finished artwork, plus the step-by-step tutorial for how to stitch it!…

Floral fright! Who says ghosts have to be scary? This adorable, flower-embellished ghoul from Makebox & Co proves they can spooky AND cute! The Great Grandmothers Ghost Embroidery Kit comes with everything you need to stitch up this charming Halloween project. Bag one for yourself, or pick up a few kits for you and your pals, and set up a stitch date – flickering candles, spooky-shaped snacks, and horror movies are optional! www.makebox.co Expert tricks Embroidery artist, Chloë Amy Avery is well-known for using bold colour and intricate stitches in her hyper-realistic and nostalgic stitched artworks. And now you can learn how to master her unique style for yourself with her new book Expressive Embroidery (£16.99, The Crowood Press). By following her expert advice, projects and tips, you’ll learn how…

MATERIALS Cotton Drill fabric: 50x65cm, dark brown x2 Linen cotton fabric: 15x15cm, apple green, blue, light blue, cream, dark green, emerald green, khaki green Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of beige, light beige, blue, dark blue, brown, cacao, green, very dark green, dark moss green, light grey, light antique mauve, light olive, dark salmon pink, dark shell pink, dark rosewood, dark terracotta Standing embroidery frame (recommended); or embroidery hoop: 23cm diameter Iron-on Adhesive: 35x26 x3 5mm Wooden Dowel: 40cm String Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Full Knot Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Centre the appliqué template and transfer this onto dark brown fabric using a lightbox and a white heat-erasable pen. Back each of the linen fabrics with iron-on adhesive and remove the paper backing. Then…

MATERIALS 1mm, wool felt sheet: 30x30cm, beige, brown, light brown, dark green, light green, red, mustard; cream x2 Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, light brown, pink, white Felt balls: 2cm diameter, red x2, brown x2, dark green x1 Machine thread: 1 spool each of beige, brown, light brown, cream, dark green, light green, red, mustard Wooden bead: 2cm diameter Wooden inner hoop ring: 20cm Pearl cotton, size 5: mustard Toy stuffing Small coin x5 (optional) Sewing machine with a standard foot (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Blanket Stitch, Fly Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the templates onto scrap paper and then cut out. Using these templates, trace and cut out two toadstool caps from red felt, two acorn caps from dark green, two chestnut…

MATERIALS Woven basket Felt sheet: 20x20cm, red, beige Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of cream, grey, red Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Iron-on adhesive Double sided tape Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipstitch 01 Back a piece of red felt with iron-on adhesive. Place this on a lightbox with the template underneath. Trace four of the toadstool tops onto the felt using a white heat-erasable pen. Remove the paper backing from the iron-on adhesive and then mount the felt into an embroidery hoop. Work the dots on the smallest toadstool caps using French Knots in three strands of cream. 02 Stitch the spots on the medium toadstool caps using horizontal Satin Stitch in two strands of cream. Repeat for the largest toadstool design,…

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. Lowering the feed dogs disengages the machine’s fabric feed mechanism, allowing you to freely move the fabric in any direction. Paired with a free-motion foot, this gives you precise control over your stitching, making it easier to follow intricate lines and create smooth curves. This project does not require you to mount it in a hoop – the fusible interfacing will provide plenty of stability to prevent the stitching from warping. Start with test fabric to make sure the tension is correct. Try to work in one continuous line.…

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…

Yumiko Higuchi is back with a brilliant new book, Embroidery in Everyday Life, featuring 44 fun motifs – and 9 new projects – to stitch, spanning all four seasons. £19.99 | shambhala.com Grab a sketchbook and head to the outdoors for Kazuko Aoki’s enchanting book Garden Stitch Life, which shows us how to turn our nature studies into stitching. £23.99 | zakkaworkshop.com Treat yourself (and your jumpers) to Embroidery on Knits – Judit Gummlich’s in-depth guide to stitching on wool, featuring 18 stunning designs for you to try. £18.99 | publishing.hardiegrant.com…

HEAD Eye fill: Satin Stitch, black, 1 strand Eye highlights: Straight Stitch, white, light grey, 1 strand Nose: Long and Short Stitch, black, dark grey, dark teal, 1 strand Snout: Long and Short Stitch, beige, dark cream, 1 strand Ears: Long and Short Stitch, cocoa, mink brown, 1 strand DARK LEAVES Leaf veins: Split Stitch, dark brown, 1 strand Dark leaves fill: Long and Short Stitch, dark ruby, 1 strand BODY AND PAWS Chest: Long and Short Stitch, dark cream, 1 strand Paws: Long and Short Stitch, beige, 1 strand Toe lines: Straight Stitch, cocoa, 1 strand Spine fill: Straight Stitch, dark brown, cocoa, 1 strand Spines: Straight Stitch, dark grey, 2 strands Spine tips: Straight Stitch, dark cream, 2 strands RED LEAVES Leaf veins: Split Stitch, dark brown, 1…

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MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, black Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, brown, golden brown, dark pistachio green, olive green, maroon, orange, bright orange, dark orange, light orange, dark purple, light purple, white, yellow Metallic stranded thread: 1 skein each of gold, silver Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Soluble adhesive stabiliser Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Blanket Stitch, Fly Stitch, Fishbone Stitch, French knot, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, Stem Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method and mount into a hoop. Or, if like us you are using a dark fabric colour, trace the design onto adhesive soluble stabiliser using a fabric-safe pen, as this will help to make the template markings nice and visible. Then mount the…

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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 from 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…

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 coastal city of Portsmouth in Hampshire, mother, nurse and embroidery artist, Sam has always loved working with fabric. She learned how to sew at just five years old, but it was an embroidery kit that caught her imagination as an adult and led to launch her business, The Pointy End. Today Sam uses mixed media techniques and thread to capture vast landscapes and skies in mesmerising detail. Here, we find out more about how she choses the landscapes for her stunning designs… How did you come to stitch landscapes? I studied textiles at school, college and university but didn’t complete my degree and went down a different route, going into the Royal Navy and eventually nursing. I started embroidering in 2019, when I was brought a kit…

Cosy season calls for snuggly jumpers, spiced hot drinks and lots of fiery autumn designs for our embroidery hoops. The LE team might not be able to help with the first two things on the list, but when it comes to the third, we've got you covered! In fact, this issue is rammed with cosy patterns for you to stitch, from teeny tiny toadstool motifs, to punchy pumpkins, seasonal blooms, smiley acorns, spooky spider’s webs, cheeky ghosts and more. Plus, this issue’s cover star just happens to be THE most beautiful and lifelike hedgehog hoop you ever did see. Still thinking it’s a little early to be thinking about fall just yet? Have a peek at the earthy shades used in our cover gift projects – we reckon they might…

Floral cork hoop MATERIALS Your gift – Hello Autumn Thread Collection or stranded cotton: 1 skein each of brown, burgundy, dark green, orange, mustard yellow Cork fabric: 15x15cm Embroidery hoop: 8.5cm diameter Sulky iron-on transfer pen Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch, Woven Wheel Transfer the design onto the cork fabric using your 01 preferred method. We used a brown iron-on transfer pen to trace the design onto paper. Then we layered the transfer face down onto the front of the cork fabric and ironed over the back of the paper. The heat will transfer the design from the paper to the fabric. Mount the stitching into a hoop with the design central. 02 Work the circular roses using Woven…

You would never guess that Laine Irene’s whimsical hoops are dreamt up in desert heat, but for the Arizona-based designer, summertime means plotting her festive patterns. “That is definitely my time,” she says, with Christmas fresh on her mind. “I think the festive season lends itself well to adding lots of extra details. It provides endless possibilities. It’s the time of year, fall and winter, that people are wanting to create more, and that’s what people feel most nostalgically connected to.” Nostalgia fuels a lot of what Laine creates, and she’s best known for her magical village designs, that are packed with charming details and sparkling accents. Laine’s connection with embroidery came right when she needed it most. She had been busy teaching and running an online greetings card store via…

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MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of light green, pink, light pink, white Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Felt sheet: 14cm diameter, white Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch, Whipped Backstitch, Woven Wheel 01 Transfer the design from the template onto white fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a lightbox – but you could use an alternative light source such as brightly lit window. Then mount the fabric into a hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like a drum. Start by working the roses using Woven Wheel in six strands of pink. When working Woven Wheel, use a blunt needle or go eye first as you weave the thread through…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, blue, brown, dark brown, light brown, green, dark green, light green, orange, dark orange, light orange, red, yellow Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Couching Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch 01 Transfer the design from the template onto fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat-erasable pen and a light source. Then mount the fabric into a hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like a drum. We used a double layer of fabric mounted in the hoop to make the white fabric opaque – reducing the amount of trailing threads showing through on the front. 02 Start with the door, filling…

With trick or treating season just around the corner, we’ve lined up two spellbinding machine stitching projects for you to try this issue. First up, we’re looking into the future with Sophie Tarrant’s rainbow-coloured tarot card design featuring ‘The Maker’. A serene figure, surrounded by the tools of the trade and holding an embroidery hoop in her hand, she’s a character that feels close to our hearts – and she’s lots of fun to stitch, too! And then for something a little more spooky, we are bringing you Andrea Gorman’s Halloween skies lantern, crafted in Gothic shades and depicting the silhouette of a haunted house, bats and a full moon – awooooo!…

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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