Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 48 i Love Embroidery

Love Embroidery FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Embrace winter (arms wide open) with this issue’s selection of super-snug projects. From our hyggeinspired cover hoop by the wonderful Ashley Denn, to Georgie Emery’s celestial skies design, to a pair of embroidered, faux-fur slippers, cosiness is the name of the stitching game. And nothing says winter-warmer better than this bright, woollen cardi hack by Louisa Burtonshaw. Adorned with floral motifs worked in textured tapestry wool, it’ll make a dreamy addition to your jumper collection. Simply pair it with your fave scarf/hat combo, grab a flask of hot tea, and start to enjoy these fabulously frosty days...…

Words of wisdom DECORATE YOUR GARDEN GEAR WITH A MOTIVATIONAL MOTTO TO HELP YOU KEEP ON TRACK Keep it tidy STOW YOUR TOOLS IN A SIMPLE POUCH ADORNED WITH PLANT SPRIGS AND SCISSORS JESSIE NEWTON Embroidery artist and designer Jessie is based in Somerset where she creates patterns and illustrations for her brand, The Wild Doe. She loves reading, lattes, podcasts and her whippet, Loki. When she’s not stitching up magic, she can be found at the beach, come rain or shine, with a good book and a hot cup o’ Joe. Keep an eye on Jessie’s Etsy Store and Insta page for the latest pattern drops and kit releases. @thewilddoe.uk www.etsy.com/shop/thewilddoeuk Freshly picked herb pot hoop MATERIALS Your gift – Sew Your Own iron-on transfer set Cotton fabric: 20x20cm,…

E voking a sense of place with divine detail is what embroidery artist Georgie K Emery does best. She’s a Love Embroidery regular, so chances are you’ll be familiar with her stunning designs. They’re often closely observed renderings of floral and fauna, or rural idylls in which swathes of colourful fabric are layered up to form the canvas for her intricate stitches. “I love recreating where I live in my landscape pieces,” says Georgie: “I’m based in Gloucestershire, in the UK, and the undulating landscapes, with rolling hills, woods and fields, provide me with constant inspiration. I also love the timeless charm of the Cotswolds’ countryside with its old stone walls, cottages, and traditional farming scenes.” These motifs are faithfully translated with her precise hand embroidery. If you’ve seen a…

MATERIALS Faux suede fabric: 25x25cm, light brown Faux fur fabric: 50x250cm, cream Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark green, light green, peach Thick upholstery thread: cream Machine thread: cream Pair of non-slip slipper soles Tailors chalk (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Blanket Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the template on p75. RS = right side(s). WS = wrong side(s). Our slipper soles are from www.joestoes.co.uk 01 The front piece template on p75 works with a size 5-6 sole. To scale it up or down, draw the piece on paper a little larger or smaller, cut it out (without adding seam allowance) and pin to the soles, then try on the paper slippers. Adjust the pattern piece as necessary until the fit is right. With the faux suede right…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, 15x15cm white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark green, light green, grey, orange, purple, dark purple, yellow Embroidery hoop: 10cm, 15cm diameter Felt sheet: 14cm diameter, white (optional) Floristry wire: size 26 or 28 Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Couching Stitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Split Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the template on p77. 01 01 Transfer the full design from the template onto the larger piece of fabric using an erasable fabric pen and a lightbox. For the 3D butterfly, transfer the body and antennae but don’t transfer the wings. Then, mount the fabric into the hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like a drum. Start by stitching the…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 15x15cm, beige DMC Coton à Broder, no. 25: 1 skein each of 310 (black), 435 (brown), 604 (pink), 726 (yellow), 799 (blue), 822 (cream), 3362 (green) Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter Felt sheet: cream Quilting clips or pegs Fabric glue Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Chain Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the template on p79. Coton à Broder is non-divisable and is designed to be stitched as a complete strand. Unless stated otherwise, stitch this project using a two strand thickness throughout 01 01 Transfer the design from the template 01 onto the fabric using your preferred method. Then mount the fabric into the hoop. Starting with cream, work the outline using Chain Stitch and the head of the…

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As well as bringing you the most amazing patterns from the very best embroidery stars of the UK, the LE team are always scanning the horizon for stitching talent beyond our own shores. And this issue is a brilliant example of how, alongside designs by some of your LE faves, we pack our pages with incredible patterns and inspiring tutorials by designers from all over the globe, including New York (hello cover star), Germany, India, and Japan! But there’s plenty of room for homegrown talent in this issue too; from Georgie Emery’s beautiful profile on p24 (and celestial skies hoop on p31) to Jessie Newton’s herb-garden-themed collection on p11, and Louisa Burtonshaw’s chic cardi update on p28. Needles at the ready? Then let’s get stitching! Nikki Morgan, Editor…

Back to school We embroiderers are always looking for new ways to expand our stitching know-how – and to make the most of the lovely yarn and thread that we have in our embroidery stashes. But what if we said you could do both? Cue @larkandbower’s Off-loom Weaving Workshop, where you’ll learn how to weave gorgeous designs (like the one above) using just a wooden board, a needle, and thread! Classes are designed by UK-based hand weaver, Sarah Ward of The Aviary Studio, and can be booked online now, with in-person and virtual workshop options to choose from. Go check it out! www.larkandbower.com…

quick tip TECH GUIDE Visit our website www.gathered.how for more methods for how to embroider on knitting MATERIALS Cardigan: red Tapestry wool: 1 skein each of blue, dark blue, dark green, light green, light orange, peach, yellow Adhesive soluble stabiliser: A4 x2 Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the templates on p72-73. We recommend using a heavy embroidery needle for this design. 01 Always prewash your garment before stitching onto it. This will help to prevent the stitching becoming baggy due to cardigan shrinkage, and will also stop clothing dye from bleeding onto your embroidery. Transfer both designs from the template onto the stabiliser. Take your cardigan and attach the stabiliser traced with the larger design onto the sleeve,…

MATERIALS Casement cotton fabric: 25x25cm, cobalt blue Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, brown, light brown, cream, apple green, green, lime green, olive green, sage green, maroon, pink, dark pink, red, white Metallic stranded thread: 1 skein of gold Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Seed beads: orange Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Long and Short Stitch, Running Stitch, Satin Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the template on p75. 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. We used a heat erasable pen and a light source. Then, mount the fabric into the hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like a drum. Begin by working the big leafy branch, filling the leaves using Fishbone Stitch…

Stitch Guide Turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Linen fabric: 20x20cm, navy blue x2; 11x11cm, navy blue x2 (for backing); 20x20cm, white; 11x11cm, white (for backing) Crewel Wool: 1 skein each of deep blue, white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark blue, off-white Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Toy stuffing Machine thread: navy and white Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Outline Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the template on p78. Crewel wool is non-divisible; Work the relevant stitches using two whole strands throughout. 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. Transfer designs 1 and 3 onto the navy blue fabric and design 2 onto the white fabric (front pieces only). Then, mount the fabric into…

N othing shows your love and appreciation better than a home-made thank you card. So how about a home-stitched one? On the next page, Talia Bills-Moore shows you how to whip up a very pretty, embroidered greeting card, decorated with floral motifs and teeny, tiny buttons. It’s the perfect project to make (and send!) during the post-Christmas, pre-New Year lull. And we’re sticking with the flower theme for our second machine project of the issue – Rosie Brain’s crochetinspired clothes patches on p60, worked in vibrant shades, are a brilliant way of adding a bit of retro-style to your denim jeans, jackets, and more. Simply iron the stitched blooms to your chosen garments, and wait for the compliments to roll in!…

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 f lat. 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…

3cm 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.…

Sustainable style Don’t chuck it – mend it! That’s the Collingwood-Norris philosophy, and the LE team are in full support. Learn how to mend your precious knits with CN’s Visible Mending and Darning Video Package. Follow the set of beginner-friendly video guides that take you through the darning process, stitch by stitch, and you’ll be a pro in a flash – it’s time to look at that ‘to-throw-out’ pile in a whole new way. Do your wardrobe (and the planet) a favour this winter, and skill up on sustainability today. www.collingwoodnorrisdesign.com Rainbow threads There’s no getting around it: winter is pretty ‘blergh’. The nights are long, and the going is tough. That’s why it’s essential that we seek out colour wherever we can! Cue, DMC’s Tapestry Wool Collector’s Tin 2023.…

quick tip For a guide to stitches and techniques turn to PAGE 67 MATERIALS Linen fabric: 25x25cm, white DMC Stranded Cotton: 1 skein each of 310 (black), 356 (terracotta), 368 (light green), 435 (tan), 437 (beige), 739 (cream), 924 (blue-grey), 3852 (golden yellow) Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Brick Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch, Weave Stitch W ant to know what the LE team are saying about this issue’s gorgeously cosy cover star? They’re calling it a hug-in-a-hoop! Designed exclusively for us by the brilliant Ashley Denn (aka, Formed Fibers), it perfectly captures that mindful moment when it’s just us and our embroidery, and we can lose ourselves in the quiet rhythm of a needle pushing through fabric. Throw in some snuggly…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 23x23cm, mid-blue; 10x23cm, dark blue Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of cream, dark blue, royal blue, gold, light gold, grey-blue, light grey white, bright yellow, light yellow Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Running Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Seed Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the template on p74. 01 Take the dark blue fabric and place it over the mid-blue fabric on the bottom half of the hoop, lining up the raw edges of the fabric along the sides and bottom edge. Mount both pieces of fabric into the hoop in the reverse way to normal, so that the outside of the hoop is on the back of the stitching. Then, sew a running stitch along the raw edge to attach the…

MATERIALS Cotton canvas pouch: unbleached with zip (minimum size 20x11.5cm) Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of brown, green, light peach, pink, teal, yellow Adhesive soluble stabiliser Lightweight iron-on interfacing (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED French Knot, Leaf Stitch, Long and Short Stitch, Outline Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the template on p76. 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the adhesive soluble stabiliser using a pencil or fabric-safe pen. Peel off the stabiliser backing and stick it on top of the pouch – making sure it’s straight and central. 02 Begin by working the thin lines of the letters using Outline Stitch in two strands of brown. When working this project, try not to trail your threads across the back of your stitching: make sure you…

GETTING STARTED Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion embroidery (AKA darning) foot. Next, drop the feed dogs – the mechanism that grips and pulls fabric through your sewing machine. Your sewing machine manual should tell you how to do this, but there is usually a lever to pull at the back of the machine. 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 move the fabric, the longer the 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 so you don’t have jumps in your stitching.…

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…

For Maria, nothing marks a special occasion better than a custom, embroidered piece. Based in Wiltshire, her one-woman business, Rosita Studio, supplies embroidery lovers with a variety of bespoke linens – from monogrammed cushions to personalised Christmas stockings... Tell us a bit about yourself! I’m originally from Catalonia, and I started sewing when I was five: my mother was a seamstress (until she retired earlier this year) and ran a sewing school where I used to spend a lot of time doing cross stitch and other sewing crafts. Do you have a favourite item to stitch? I only offer products that I have fun making – but if I had to choose one, I always get very excited when someone orders basket lining! ‘Rosita’ was named after your grandma. Could…