Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 49 i Love Embroidery

It’s official! We’re kicking off our new (and exclusive) stitch-along this issue, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you all. Designed by none other than the queen of thread painting herself, Emillie Ferris, this six-par t pattern will teach you how to capture the majestic Painted Lady butter fly in all its winged glor y using only needle, fabric and thread. Turn to page 51 to get working on Part 1, and lose yourself in the soothing rhythm of Long and Shor t Stitch. We just know you’re going to love it...…

Stitch your troubles away with the charming Make Your Own Worry Dolls Kit from Thimble and Fabric. Containing three wooden dolly pegs (as well as all the colourful threads you’ll need to dress them up) this is the perfect rainy day activity for you and your little one. Order a stash of kits now (along with a few pretty embroidery kits for yourself ) and store them away for the chilly months ahead. You’ll thank us for it later. Winter boredom, begone! www.thimbleandfabric.com Nothing livens up a living room like a statement cushion, and we think this is a par ticularly fabulous example. Designed by the stylish peeps over at Bombay Duck London, it features a bright ‘n’ bold LOVE design and neon trim, plus some per fectly-pink-pompoms. Pop it…

MATERIALS ● 5 count plastic canvas: 56x35cm ● Rico Essentials Big yarn: 1 ball each of 01 (cream), 02 (light grey), 26 (neon pink), 32 (saffron), 45 (pink) ● Felt sheet: A4, white x2 ● Darning or large tapestry needle ● Machine thread: 1 spool each of white and another to match buckle ● Bag handles ● Sew-on bag buckle ● Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Satin Stitch, Whipstitch 01 From the plastic canvas piece, count the holes of the grid and cut out two 41x31 rectangles, four 41x6 rectangles and four 31x6 rectangles. It is very important that these are the right size, so make sure you measure twice before cutting. Alternatively, stitch the design panels first and then trim to size if you are not confident in counting…

MATERIALS ● Linen fabric: 25x25cm, white ● Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark brown, clay brown, green, lime green, light pink, pink, red, yellow ● Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter ● Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Fly Stitch, French Knot, Long and Short 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. 02 Use Stem Stitch in four strands of dark brown thread to sew the branch of the cherry blossom. Work the stitch in rows of two and three, until the branch section…

Stitch-along PART 1 Welcome to our new, Butterfly Stitch-along! Designed by the brilliant Emillie Ferris, this sixpart needle-painting project will teach you how to stitch a striking painted lady butterfly nestled in a bed of buttercups and baby’s breath. In Part 1, you’ll use the photocopier method to transfer the template onto your choice of pink or white fabric, before filling in the buttercup petals with golden-coloured threads. Then in subsequent issues, she’ll show you how to work the rest of the butterfly design, and finish your hoop ready for display. And the best bit? You’ll get to boost your embroidery skills as you work, learning how to blend your stitches seamlessly to recreate Emillie’s lifelike style. Turn the page to get started, and don’t forget share your WIPs with…

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.…

A new season of stitching? Bring it on! Spring is officially on its way, and the LE team honestly couldn’t be more excited for the brighter and warmer days ahead. We’re marking the occasion by using a set of spring-themed skeins to stitch gifts for family and friends – from a pretty hanging heart ornament, to a dainty greetings card. We’ve also got a beautiful new Butterfly Stitch-along by the brilliant Emillie Ferris for you to get stuck into, AND one of our favourite cover project hoops of all-time. The latter, a glorious garden scene stitched by embroidery artist Lucy Freeman and designed by illustrator Roeqiya Fris, positively sizzles with colour and life, and it couldn’t be more appropriate to get our spring stitching in full swing. Needles at the…

NOTE Find the templates on p72. Sweet pea canvas MATERIALS Your gift – stranded cotton: 1 skein each of green, pink, purple, light purple, yellow Cotton fabric: 20x20cm, white Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter Stretched canvas: 7.5x12.5cm Stapler/staple gun Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Fishbone Stitch, Fly Stitch, French Knot, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch 01 Transfer the sweet pea 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. 02 Stitch the sweet pea stem using Backstitch in four strands of green. Then use two strands of green to stitch the leaves and the base of the flower heads…

Stitched photo Master class PART 1 MATERIALS ● Printed 13x18cm photo, matte/luster finish preferred ● Sulky Holoshimmer Thread: gold ● Hole punching tool (an awl, a sewing pin with a round head, or a sturdy embroidery needle combined with a thimble) ● Low-tack tape (such as masking or washi tape) ● Clear sticky tape ● Pen or pencil ● Corrugated cardboard, 13x18cm or larger ● 13x18cm photo frame ● Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Holbein Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the template on p76. 01 Trace the template onto a piece of paper using a light source. Use low-tack tape to secure the photo to the paper template, and then tape the layered pieces to the light source. On the template, draw an outline of the photo’s subject with…

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. Your sewing machine manual should tell you how to do this. Next, mount your fabric into a hoop. Do this in reverse to the normal way, with the inner hoop uppermost. Make sure the fabric is really tight in the hoop, as this stops the threads from warping and makes the process easier. 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…

BOOKS INSPIRATION ACCESSORIES KITS EVENTS From butterflies and bunnies to foxes and fish, we think there’s something magic about the way textile artist Megan Zaniewski uses needle and thread to create her nature-inspired, 3D pieces. Want to know how she gets her stitched critters to look so realistic? Megan’s new book, Stumpwork Embroidery &Thread Painting: Stitch 3-D Nature Motifs (published by C&T Publishing) reveals all. Pssst! Turn to p24 of this issue to learn more about Megan and her stunning stitching. Pre-order your copy of Stumpwork Embroidery & Thread Painting at www.searchpress.com…

What do you get if you cross the work of super-talented artist, Maya Chessman with the super-star stitching skills of Sara Davey from Pixels and Purls? This stunning Tarot Card embroidery design, is what! Simply called The Sun, it features oodles of gorgeously dense stitching for you to work in eyepopping shades of thread (Sara’s signature style), plus lots of fun little details to expand your embroidery repertoire. It’s available to buy as a PDF pattern or as a complete kit with all of those stunning thread colours included, so why not take the plunge and treat yourself to big dash of sunshine for your hoop today? www.pixelsandpurls.co.uk…

MATERIALS An old shirt (or use a ready-made, stand-alone collar) DMC Soft Cotton: 1 skein each of 2727 (yellow), 2946 (orange), 2995 (cyan), 2952 (light green) Round-headed pins Vintage button (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Chain Stitch, French Knot, Woven Picot Stitch, Woven Wheel Stitch NOTES Find the template on p72. DMC Soft Cotton (also known as Retors Mat) is a non-divisible thread, so stitch as one strand throughout this project. 01 First, use a pair of sharp fabric scissors to remove the collar from an old shirt, tidying the edges and making sure not to cut into the seam as you do so. Depending on the construction of the shirt, you may need to stitch a hem all the way around in order to create a neat base…

MATERIALS ● Cotton fabric: 15x15cm, turquoise, eucalyptus green, light turquoise ● Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of brown, green, olive green, dark pink, light pink ● Embroidery hoop: 10cm diameter ● Walnut shell halves: x3 ● 2mm twisted cord trim: 50cm, pink ● Toy stuffing ● Glue gun ● Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Bullion Knots, Chain Stitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knots, Running Stitch, Split Stitch NOTES ● Find the template on p77. ● We used Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Solids in Seafoam, Desert Green and Eucalyptus. 01 Transfer the design from the templates onto the fabrics using your preferred method. Transfer the rose wreath onto the turquoise fabric, the lattice onto the light turquoise fabric and the rose trio onto the eucalyptus green fabric. Then mount the first piece…

W hether you’re embracing Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day this year, Tanya Bills-Moore has you covered with her sweet set of stitched envelopes. Each is hand-sealed with a tiny button and coordinating thread for added cute-factor, and there are six mini notes for you to stitch up to go inside them, from ‘mates before dates’ to the traditional ‘I love you’. Turn to p60 for the full tutorial. Then, for those of you who fancy trying something different, Louisa Burtonshaw is back with one of her gorgeous, signature tattoo hoop designs on p62. Her simple step-by-step features a beautifully inked arm worked in a fun mix of machine and hand embroidery, making it a must-try design for freemotion newbies!…

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…