Inspirations Issue 110 - Stitching Sensations. Celebrate beautiful traditions, from the crewel embroidery heritage of a 144 year-old needlework school in Scotland and time-honoured techniques in Japanese goldwork with a new design by Margaret Lee, to embroidering stitching accessories with gorgeous floral motifs by Ana Mallah and Margaret Light. We also bring you Alison Cole’s iconic Australian blossoms in stumpwork, Susan Casson’s enchanting three-dimensional turtle hatchling making its way to the ocean, a beaded dragonfly by Hazel Blomkamp, and welcome new contributor Laurence Lieblich of Canevas Folies. Inspirations Issue 110 features the following projects: Dragonfly by Hazel Blomkamp Winged beauty depicted in needlelace and beading. Fireflower by Alison Cole Stunning red-flowering gum with stumpwork leaves, blossoms and bee. Jacobean Dream by The Wemyss School of Needlework Cushion featuring crewel embroidery based on a 17th century crewel hanging. Paradise by Laurence Lieblich Brightly coloured flowers and birds in surface embroidery. Summer Blooms by Ana Mallah Three charming needlework accessories featuring pretty garden flowers. Tiny Turtle by Susan Casson Delightful green turtle hatchling in stumpwork approaching the water’s edge. Violets & Strawberries by Margaret Light Two gorgeous needlerolls to keep your essential tools at your fingertips. Yuki by Margaret Lee Elegant panel of traditional snow motifs in Japanese goldwork.
