Inspirations - Issue 74

This beautiful collectible magazine is an excellent addition to your collection.

Contents:

• Mother of Pearl by Irina Rudneva from Russia. A panel of majestic Russian pearl embroidery decorates a wooden box, with a bonus pearl pouch project.
• Country Garden by Annamaria Kelly from South Africa. A profusion of richly textured flowers and leaves surround a whimsical bicycle
• Renaissance by Elisabetta Holza Spinelli from Italy.  Innovative Estense embroidery in vivid colours decorates this biscornu pincushion.
• Fragrant Dreams by Anna Scott from Australia. A delicate heart-shaped sachet adorned with dainty flowers.
• Heartsong by Marie-Pierre Theus from France. A natural linen carry bag with pretty hearts, paisleys and a carpet of wildflowers.
• Time for Tea by Kelly Fletcher from South Africa. This fresh, contemporary tea cosy makes the most of simple applique and an exciting variety of stitches.
• Lulu Lollypop by Helen Eriksson of South Australia. An adorable wool embroidered blanket featuring Lulu and her cuddly teddy bear.
• Circa by Louise Spriggs of Australia. A stunning cushion with modern motifs and an elegant colour scheme of natural and black.
• With this Ring by Patricia Girolami of Italy. A beautiful Punto Antico whitework design ensures this ring cushion will be greatly treasured.
• Kakisubata by Margaret Lee from South Australia. An elegant and refined Japanese embroidery study worked in lustrous silks.

Step by Step Instructions

• Attaching rhinestone in claw setting
• Couched beading
• Bead filling over padding
• Beaded blanket stitch edge
• Antwerp and four-sided stitch combination
• Italian Pearl Stitch
• Back stitch circle border
• Ferrara Stitch
• Lateral Satin Stitch
• Wave filling stitch
• Chinese Knot
• Palestrina stitch
• Portuguese knotted stem stitch
• Up and down blanket stitch
• Back stitch spider web variation