Inspirations Issue 108
Wonderful projects ideal for decorating your home and creating perfect gifts for those you treasure.
Stitch for those you love this Christmas using gleaming gold and silver metal threads and sparkling beads or, for a quieter mood, work some beautiful projects using a variety of pretty blue threads.
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Dasher by Karen Newbrook
Magnificent goldwork reindeer with a festive antler ornament.
O, Tannenbaum by Trish Burr
Scandinavian-inspired Christmas tree using an elegant palette of white, blue and gold.
Persian Bounty by Anna Scott
Beautiful pomegranate study using a variety of stumpwork techniques.
Bright Baubles by Natalie Dupuis
Gleaming or nué design of Christmas baubles worked over silver threads.
Relax! by Deborah Love
Pretty scented sachet or eye pillow embellished with Deerfield embroidery.
Christmas Robin by Nicola Jarvis
A royal robin resplendent in his sequin-studded Yuletide robes.
Peace Dove by Cynthia Jackson
Sparkling ornament worked using silk, silver metal threads and crystals.
Castle Keep by Victoria Laine
Miniature castle portrayed using counted thread and goldwork techniques.
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Books & Magazines
Inspirations Issue 105
In this issue Inspirations feature a goldwork masterpiece by Alison Cole, author of the recently released book The Goldwork Masterclass, reviewed in this issue.
Gilt, silver and other metal threads also shine in exciting designs by new contributors Cynthia Jackson and Georgina Bellamy.
Gold beads highlight the blossoms on a purse worked with Japanese-style bead embroidery by Margaret Lee and the superb blackwork on a small cushion, perfect for counted work enthusiasts, by new contributor Christine Burton.
They round out the issue with a new threadpainted design by Trish Burr, a delightful embroidered blanket by Yvonne McMillan Betts and intriguing botanical embroidery worked onto organza by Gary Clarke.
Featured Projects
‘Inspirations Issue 105’ features the following projects:
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Simply Irresistible by Cynthia JacksonStunning combination of silk embroidery and goldwork raises the humble pea plant to glorious heights
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Sakura by Margaret LeeDelightful beaded purse featuring a cherry blossom
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Hummingbird & Flower by Trish BurrJewel-coloured hummingbird resting on a floral sprig captured in threadpainting
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Spanish Lace by Christine BurtonGorgeous blackwork embroidered cushion with golden highlights
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Leucadendron by Gary ClarkeDimensional botanical embroidery worked on organza
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Rocket Man by Yvonne McMillan BettsA cosy blanket for those with a sense of adventure and exploration
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In a Flutter by Georgina BellamyLively lorikeet brooch with metal thread embroidery and organdie feathers
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Tree of Life by Alison ColeSuperb goldwork embroidery showcasing a compelling variety of techniques and metal threads
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Books & Magazines
The Redwork Circus, Book by Jenny McWhinney
Well known for her thread painting and popular embroidery designs, Jenny McWhinney loves to share her ideas and inspire other stitchers. In her most recent book, The Redwork Circus, Jenny creates a whimsical world from ‘Le Petit Cirque Rouge’ filled with jolly clowns doing tricks and their adorable animal assistants. Jenny explores her passion for quilting by transforming her charming illustrative imagery into simplistic stitchery designs.
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Books & Magazines, Patterns
Lovable Bears Book
Inspirations have arranged for the Lovable Bears Book to be reprinted so it is now back in stock.
Featuring 12 of my irresistible Bears including the full-size patterns, stitch direction diagrams and requirements list it is ideal to use to embroider and make a gorgeous quilt or other article to treasure.
If you would like to order a signed copy please include a note with the name to be placed in the book.
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Books & Magazines
A Passion for Needlework | Blakiston Creamery
Compelled by the belief that every embroidery has a story waiting to be told, ‘A Passion for Needlework’ is a series of books that tell these stories. Stories of beautiful needlework set in stunning, unique locations.
A Passion for Needlework | Blakiston Creamery is the 3rd release in the series.
Inside you will experience the delight of beautiful embroidery and inventive design perfectly at home in an environment of rus-tic textures. Twelve new stories of superb needlework showcased in a premium hard cover with fabric spine, pocket for pattern sheet storage and high-grade paper stock.
Twelve talented designers. Twelve exhilarating designs. One extraordinary location.
Please Note* – International customers, this is a heavy item and comes with an additional $35 fee to ship
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