Inspirations - Issue 61

This issue has the feel of a mini United Nations! Designers from Belgium, England, United States, Australia and France have contributed their expertise and the result is quite breathtaking. Fit for a royal nursery, Jacquie Harvey of England brings you an exquisite heirloom crib quilt that will keep your precious baby warm and cosy. Combining ancient techniques and modern day threads, the humble running stitch and back stitch are given new life on this extraordinary work of art. From Australia, Marie Moscato contributes a sweet potpourri pillow created from translucent silk organza and cleverly adorned with real flowers petals, embroidery, pearls and sequins. It's perfect to make as a last minute gift… careful, it's so pretty you may be tempted to keep it for yourself! Using simple techniques, Michelle Bungay shows you how to create exquisite tiaras and hairpins using gold and silver wires and crystals. Her unique, eye-catching designs have a contemporary yet timeless appeal, making them suitable for all styles of wedding and other special occasions. With twenty different designs and an alternative version of each one that can be made using the same techniques, this book is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration that you will want to plunge into again and again