Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 53 i Love Embroidery

Love Embroidery FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Put aside your hoop –just for aminute! – and take awander through this month’s issue. It’s bursting with makes that will take you beyond your wooden frames: from busy bees to sew onto trainers and sunshine motifs for canvas bags, to puzzle-shaped pieces you can stitch with your pals. And then there’s this tactile treasure by Beth Jordan, which takes asimple cork pot stand and transforms it into abrilliant floral artwork using embroidery thread and a dash of hot pink yarn. Get ready to delve in and try something new... using your needle and drill!…

Boy meets girl, girl meets boy; girl introduces boy to embroidery – and so blossoms a wonderfully crafty romance. Now, that’s our kind of love story. French-Swedish couple Charles Henry and Elin Petronella, founders of Charles and Elin embroidery, met in Paris seven years ago, and have been creatively inseparable ever since. “I had started my embroidery Instagram account (@petronella.art) just a couple of weeks before we met”, says Elin: “I was stitching my first commission when Charles became intrigued and wanted to try it out himself. At the time, he was a professional artist and fashion photographer in Paris, so he found the idea of experimenting with a new medium really exciting.” Things grew from there; Charles suggested that Elin try turning her then-architectural-drawings into stitched artworks, Elin thought…

MATERIALS Slip-on canvas trainers: white Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, grey, yellow Pearl cotton, size 5: gold Adhesive soluble stabilser Thimble (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Brick Stitch, French Knot, Split Stitch NOTES Find the template on p72. For this project we recommend using a size 3 and a size 5 crewel/ embroidery needle. 01 Using the templates, trace 20 bees, six left-hand honeycomb pieces and six right-hand honeycomb pieces onto soluble stabiliser. Cut around the individual bee and honeycomb shapes and then peel away the backing paper. Using the step image as a guide for positioning, stick the bee designs onto the shoes. You can overlap the motifs to create a varied, unique pattern. 02 Using gold pearl cotton and a size 3 needle, work…

Stitch-along PART 5 Time flies when you’re stitching! Can you believe that we’re already onto the penultimate part of Emillie Ferris’ beautiful Butterfly Stitch-along? It won’t be long until you’ll be hanging up your finished embroidery for all to admire. Can you feel your thread-painting skills (and confidence) growing with every stitch? This month, we will move on to working the butterfly’s antennae and eyes, before using pretty ginger thread to fill part of the forewing in Long and Short Stitch. Want to catch up on the previous parts of Emillie’s Stitch-along? Turn to p58 and find out how to order Parts 1-4 found in issues 49, 50,51, and 52. And to ensure that you don’t miss out on the final tutorial for this stunning design, why not treat yourself…

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.…

Based in Cambridgeshire with her husband and daughter, Libby has been running her stitch business, Oh My Golly Embroidery, since 2017. She uses black thread to create her signature monochromatic designs – and to make some punchy, stitched statements… When did your embroidery journey begin? I chose to be a stay-at-home mum after my daughter was born, but I wanted something to do that was just for me – and unrelated to motherhood. So, I picked up a cross stitch kit from Hobbycraft – and loved it. But I quickly switched to embroidery. Fewer squares, less maths! I made things as gifts for friends and family until I felt confident enough to sell my work. That’s when I opened my Etsy shop. Where do you get the inspiration for your…

Raise your hand if you’re ready to level up your embroidery skills! From new stitches to 3D hair, this issue is packed with fabulous techniques for you to try and test your stitching know-how. And we just can’t wait to share them with you. Like, have you ever wondered how your fellow stitchers create those realisticlooking raised hairstyles? Us too! Which is why we’ve teamed up with Rachael Dobbins (aka Used Threads) to show you how to master the basics and create a striking summer portrait as you learn. And then there’s this issue’s chic floral sampler design that features a whopping nine stitches for you to work in timeless turquoise. It’s the perfect size to pop in your bag and sew on the go – whether on the work…

01 02 03 04 05 06 MATERIALS Printed cotton from your kit, or any cotton fabric: 16x16cm, white Stranded cotton from your kit, or 1 skein of turquoise Embroidery hoop: 10cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Buttonhole Wheel, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Rhodes Circle Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Stem Stitch, Whipped Backstitch NOTE The template for this project is printed on the fabric in your kit, but you can also find it on p72. 01 Mount the pre-printed fabric into an embroidery hoop with the design central and the fabric taut like the skin of a drum. Starting with the largest branches, use two strands to work the stem using Stem Stitch and fill the leaves using Fishbone Stitch. Repeat this for the four smaller…

MATERIALS Aida fabric, 6 count: 90x90cm, white Linen fabric: 80x80cm, peach (for backing) DMC Pearl Cotton, size 5: 740 (orange), 946 (dark orange), 992 (turquoise), 3354 (pink) Cushion pad: 70x70cm Invisible zip: 60cm Machine thread: 1 spool of peach Sewing machine with a standard and zipper foot Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Cross Stitch NOTES There are no templates for this project – it’s worked from the chart on p29, instead. Pearl cotton is non-divisible so work as one strand throughout. RS = right side(s). 01 Unlike embroidery, where you transfer the design from a template onto the fabric, Cross Stitch is worked from a chart like the one on the page opposite. These charts are printed with coloured squares, each one representing a square to be stitched onto the…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, khaki Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, cream, light coral, coral, avocado green, dark green, olive green, lilac, dark red, turquoise, violet, white Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Stem Stitch, Satin Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTE Find the template on p73. 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method, and then mount the fabric into the hoop. Work the coral and light coral flowers by filling the centres using French Knots in three strands of olive green and dark red, and then work the petals using Satin Stitch in three strands of coral and light coral. Next, work the petals of the purple flowers in Satin Stitch using three strands of lilac and…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, mint Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of black, blue, light blue, turquoise Variegated stranded cotton: 1 skein each of pink Soft cotton tapestry yarn: 1 skein each of blue, green, light green, moss green, peach, pink, light pink, red, teal, turquoise, white, light yellow Pearl cotton, size 8: 1 skein each of black, brown, light brown, dark pink, turquoise, white, yellow Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter One round-headed pin PVA glue/glue gun Card, A4 (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Chain Stitch, Fly Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch, Woven Picot Stitch, Woven Wheel 01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. We used a water erasable pen and a light source. You can spray the…

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. This project is worked using a hoop to keep the material taut. A spare piece of fabric is mounted into…

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 Lincoln, Simon Gartside Embroidery, is an amalgamation of its owner’s three creative passions; illustration, textiles and sparkly things. It’s known for creating exquisite hand-sewn accessories that are inspired by life’s little treasures, and destined to bring joy to any outfit they are paired with! Like this chic Clam Brooch, which features a detailed stitched shell, plus a real fresh water pearl. It’s just the kind of extra we were looking for! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ SimonGartside…

MATERIALS Cork potholder: 19cm diameter Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of apricot, dark apricot, light apricot, gold, turquoise, dark turquoise, bright pink, dark pink DK cotton yarn: dark pink Handheld drill with a 3mm and a 5mm drill bit Scrap wood (for surface protection) Masking tape Face mask Tapestry needle Large yarn tapestry needle/darning needle Craft felt: A4, black (or another dark colour) Craft glue/glue gun Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Buttonhole Wheel, Couching Stitch, French Knot, Woven Wheel 01 Begin preparing the cork by completely covering the front and back of the potholder in masking tape. Trace the template onto a piece of paper and then cut out along the dotted line. Then secure the template to the front of the cork using masking tape around the outside…

MATERIALS Cotton linen fabric: 183x38cm x2, 55x55cm x2, white Stranded cotton: 8 skeins of green Embroidery hoop: 23cm diameter Machine thread: 1 spool of white Tassels: 6cm, white x4 Sewing machine with standard foot Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch NOTES Find the template on p74. RS = right side(s) WS = wrong side(s) You could also embroider the designs onto shop-bought napkins and table runner. 01 To make a pair of napkins, fold all four edges on both 55x55cm fabric pieces to the WS by 1cm. Fold each edge back again by 1.5cm, trimming the excess fabric at the corners, and then press in place. Topstitch the hem around the edge of each fabric piece, 1cm in. Transfer Fern 1…

MATERIALS Canvas market-style bag Tapestry yarn: 1 skein each of brown, cream, orange, yellow, light yellow Adhesive soluble stabiliser Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Split Stitch, Stem Stitch NOTES Find the template on p80. We recommend using a chenille needle for this project as it has a large eye for the large yarn and a sharp point for piercing the stiff fabric of the bag. 01 Transfer the design from the template onto adhesive soluble stabiliser using a fabric-safe pen or pencil. Cut the design out leaving a generous border and then stick it into position on the bag. You could also tack it in place using a needle and sewing cotton. 02 Start by working the text using Split Stitch in brown. To create the effect of brush lettering,…

Celebrate a new season of sewing with two very different machine makes this month – a stunning weather-inspired decoration for a little one’s bedroom, and a super-stylish wardrobe update featuring our fave frozen summer treats. Up first is Talia Bills-Moore’s clever mobile design (p60) which includes rainbows and clouds, plus smiley snowflakes and sunshine for you to stitch. It would make a gorgeous addition to a children’s playroom, or a gift for a mum-to-be. Alternatively, if you’re looking to sew something for yourself, check out Louisa Burtonshaw’s ice cream-themed motifs on p62. She’s used them to add a summer flourish to pairs of socks, but we’re eyeing them up for our T-shirts too!…

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…

3D HAIR PORTRAIT Page 14 Pattern at 100% 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 GIFT Page 11 Pattern at 100% BEE SHOES Page 34 Patterns at 100% POTHOLDER Page 31 Pattern at 100% WINDOW HOOP Page 37 Pattern at…