Love Embroidery

Texture, it’s the unsung hero of all our embroidery projects (after the shining stars that are our threads, of course), and we think it deserves a big shout out! In this issue, we’re exploring lots of different texture-based techniques, materials and

Simple, chic and fun to stitch, it’s safe to say we’re head over heels for this new Meadow Stroll design from Hawthorn Handmade. Featuring a gorgeously modern vase and the sweetest of stems, it’s a beautiful (and long-lasting) alternative to the usua

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Worried about global warming, but anxious about taking part in loud forms of activism? Cue the Canary Craftivists Manual – a one-off guide on why to, and how to, take part in gentle forms of protest for climate action through craft and community. It

What better way to start the day than with a spread of fresh pastries and a steaming pot of coffee? Throw in some embroidery and it’s a match made in heaven! That’s why we’re adding Georgie’s cheery morning scene to our daily routine, and recommendin

Jam: Split Stitch, dark pink, 2 strands Glass: Backstitch, turquoise, 2 strands; white, 1 strand Label: Satin Stitch, white, 1 strand Lid base: Satin Stitch, dark cream, 2 strands Lid checked pattern: Straight Stitch, red, 1 strand Leaves: Satin Stit

What do you do when you find a problem? You fix it, of course. And that’s exactly what Chloe Hardisty of Cotton Clara is doing. Passionate about the benefits of embroidery as a self-care tool, Chloe is striving to make the craft seem less intimidatin

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01 Transfer the designs from the templates onto your tops using your preferred method. We used water-soluble stabiliser so that the designs were clear on both the dark and light areas of the tops, and to add some additional support to the fabric. Mak

01 Iron the adhesive onto the adhesive side of the interfacing. This will create a stronger binding with the fabric, as well as adding more structure to the area and helping to avoid puckering. Peel off the paper backing, lay it over the template (in

01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. Then, mount your stitching in your hoop with the design positioned centrally and the fabric pulled taut like a drum. 02 Using six strands of brown, stitch the door

01 Transfer the design from the template onto the fabric using your preferred method. We traced ours directly onto the fabric using a heat-erasable pen and a lightbox, but a window will work just as well as a light source (just use a bit of paper tap

Your choice of backpack Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of dark blue, light blue, gold, mustard, dark pink, light pink and rust Adhesive water-soluble stabiliser: 12x12cm x3 Basic embroidery kit Backstitch, Fishbone Stitch, French Knot, Lazy Daisy Stit

Now, we know what you’re thinking. Nothing in the picture above looks like a buttonhole, so what’s with the name? Well, Buttonhole Wheel actually has a very similar appearance to Buttonhole Stitch – a technique traditionally used to secure buttonhole

Linen-cotton mix fabric: 18x18cm, pink and lilac Stranded cotton: 1 skein of turquoise Yarn: coral, pink, purple and yellow Embroidery hoop: 10cm diameter x2 Felting needle and a felting surface protector (see Tips & Tricks for more) Large bugle bead

Simply Sewing is the perfect magazine for the modern sewist! Simple-to-follow projects mean you can get started straight away using the fabulous gifts included with every issue. Already whipping up home-sewn makes? Be inspired by expert tricks and ti

Your choice of fabric slippers Quilting-weight cotton fabric: 25x25cm, colour to match slippers Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of green, lilac and yellow Metallic thread: 1 skein each of gold and silver Embroidery hoop: 17cm diameter Lightweight iron-

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We’re of the mind that mum deserves the best, and, really, what could be better than handmade? We’ve got two machine gems for you this month, a pair of quick-stitch projects that we’re confident will make it onto your must-make list for Mother’s Day

Felt square: 20cm x2 per butterfly, various shades of purple Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of lilac, mauve, pink, purple, dark purple, white and yellow Embroidery hoop: 13cm diameter Adhesive water-soluble stabiliser: 13x13cm per butterfly Basic embr

Prepare your sewing machine by attaching a freemotion 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 fabri

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, but there i

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. Choose a colour that will show up on the fabric. Use a permanen

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Miesje Chafer is a textile designer, screen printer and self-proclaimed lover of all things bright based in Hampshire. From her studio there, she combines various mediums and materials to create one-of-a-kind artworks (like the hanging above). Inspir

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