Love Embroidery Issue 55

FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD Ready to boost your home with thread? In this issue we show you how to use your stitching skills to emulate all the lovely embroidery that’s trending on our fave interiors accounts, but for a fraction of the cost! Think statement cushions like this stunning shell design by Lucy Freeman (p38), plus embellished photo frames, plant pots, bunting, felt decals, and of course, hoops. We can’t think of a better way to give your home (and spirits) a lift, using just a few materials found in your stash, or at your local charity shop. Dull interiors be gone!…

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…

We hope you are enjoying a gorgeous summer of stitching! We always love how this season’s longer and brighter days allow us to squeeze in some extra hours of sewing, and as this luxury can be quite short-lived (especially here in Britain), we are also keen to make the most of it! That’s why we've packed this issue full of stunning, summer-inspired makes for you to stitch – come rain or shine – that will really brighten your day. And to top it off, you only need to know 15 different stitches to make them, which means you can whip up Georgie Emery’s amazing tropical fish (p14), and her stunning stained glass window (p34), plus Hannah Read-Baldrey’s tactile photo frames (p31), Ria Paramita’s sunny bike ride scene (p42), and Lucy…

Fun in the sun Why not cement this summer’s treasured sunshine-filled memories with your very own stitchable journal? This MakeBox & Co kit includes 30 mini motifs that can each be stitched up in around 20 minutes. Maybe you had a run-in with a pesky seagull and a pasty, drank a few too many sangrias, or danced the night away to a Spanish band, it’s time to mark your season of fun with stitches. www.makebox.co Berry burst Nothing says summer more than fresh juicy strawberries eaten with a big dollop of whipped cream. So, how about trying your hand at creating this vibrant berry hoop from Aly Ploof to display in your home or even embroider onto a tote bag or cushion? The kit includes everything you need to whip…

For your project book, turn to p85 Get the template TURN TO P73 TO FIND THE TEMPLATE FOR THIS FLORAL SAMPLER GEORGIE EMERY Georgie lives in Gloucestershire and draws inspiration from the nature that surrounds her, as well as from her travels to places like South Korea, Borneo and Italy. She loves to experiment with a variety of techniques to create lively and colourful designs, so it’s no surprise that she found so much joy in putting together this Ultimate Guide to Florals booklet for you. www.georgiekemery.etsy.com @georgie.k.emery THE FLOWERS Inside the Ultimate Guide to Florals booklet, you’ll find 15 beautiful blooms accompanied by step photos, full-size templates, illustrated embroidery guides and instructions for every stitch you’ll need to know. Georgie has brought the motifs together in a modern sampler…

MATERIALS Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, light aqua Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of B5200 (white), 19 (apricot), 225 (light shell pink), 310 (black), 336 (dark blue), 352 (bright peach), 505 (jade green), 518 (sea blue), 543 (very light beige), 602 (pink), 604 (bright pink), 725 (yellow), 783 (gold), 827 (light blue), 3045 (beige), 3078 (light yellow), 3713 (light salmon pink), 3766 (bright blue), 3772 (brown), 3782 (grey), 3804 (dark pink), 3813 (light turquoise), 3814 (green), 3816 (turquoise), 3838 (blue), 3847 (teal), 3864 (light beige) Embroidery hoop: 18cm diameter Felt sheet: 17cm diameter, white (optional) Basic embroidery kit STITCHES USED Backstitch, Long and Short Stitch, Satin Stitch, Split Stitch, Stem Stitch, Straight Stitch Dip your toes into this breathtaking underwater paradise designed by the extremely talented embroidery artist, Georgie Emery. Inspired by Australia’s…