Inspirations Issue 97

In this issue, we introduce Deruta Sfilato – unique counted-thread embroidery from Italy, a beautiful twist to shaded blackwork and a fun project featuring three-dimensional bead embroidery. Also find delightful projects featuring crewel and wool embroidery, plus superb stumpwork and threadpainting designs. Featured Projects 'Inspirations Issue 97' features the following projects: Gillian by Maria del Valle Olivera The use of colour with blackwork patterns combined with elegant surface embroidery is perfect for this fabulous hare design Cherry Delight by Jane Nicholas Superb stumpwork roundel with goldword and beading Marguerite by Irina Rudneva Fantastic three-dimensional, beaded white daisy with a sparkling crystal centre La Fauvette by Catherine Laurençon Gorgeous threadpainting of a European warbler amongst reeds and grasses Stitches from the Heart by Maria Elide Melani Learn a delightful Italian embroidery technique with this simple sachet Sunflowers and Daisies by Helen Eriksson A cosy woollen blanket adorned with a circlet and bouquet of sun-loving flowers Autumn Leaves by Monique Johnston A harvest of acorns, blackberries, rose hips and maple leaves embellish this doorstop Aurora by Christine Burton Timeless crewel designs on a handy, zipped pouch