Inspirations - Issue 71

This beautiful magazine from Country Bumpkin is the perfect addition to your collection.

Contents:

• Japanese Bluebell - A dainty example of traditional Japanese embroidery by Margaret Lee, a long term tutor for Koala Conventions International Embroidery & Textile Events  www.koalaconventions.com.au
• Kokeshi - A delightful glasses case with enchanting Japanese imagery
• African Lily - Graceful cushion with highly textured botanical motif
• Chicken Run - Charming table topper embroidered with a circle of hens.
• Puppylove - An appealing blanket for a four legged friends.
• Autumn Harvest - Beautiful silk ribbon  blooms in shades of gold and copper
• Silver Star - Elegant flower motif in sparkling silver threads
• Pure Romance - Shimmering silk nightgown with delicate lace yoke
• Liberty Rose - Wonderful floral quilt with a summery floral garland
• Garnet - Stylish bag with striking redwork flower
• Sweet Baby Jane - Gorgeous three piece outfit with wonderful garden flowers

Step-by Step Instructions

• Needle Felting
• Beaded dazzle stitch, securing textured threads
• Preparing a mitred drawn thread hem
• Antique hem stitch
• Fly stitch leaf, Twisted loop stitch
• Twisted spiral stitch. twisted ribbon stitch
• Coloured overstretched pearl purl
• Purls over string padding
• String padding
• Double chain stitch, Heavy chain stitch
• Wheatear stitch, Chain stitch - back stitch combination
• Double cast on stitch
• Plus lift out patterns