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Classic Inspirations magazine - 122.00

Classic Inspirations Issue 122 will be dispatched to subscribers from Wednesday 1st May 2024.

Explore a range of whitework embroidery techniques, a stumpwork study, beautiful surface embroidery, fabulous velvet needlework accessories and a well-planned tote for carrying a project along with supplies and your favourite tools for stitching on the go.

PROJECTS: Stumpwork toadstools emerging from a forest floor - Denise Mackey | Spectacular three-dimensional butterfly - Martina Frank | Linen hand towel embellished with Schwalm embroidery - Luzine Happel | Beaded velvet strawberry pincushion and scissor fob - Mary Jo Hiney | Whitework sachet with Mountmellick embroidery - Deborah Love | Large embroidery keep to hold a project, supplies and tools - Gail Doane | Wreath design using raised embroidery techniques - Taetia McEwen | Whitework butterfly in Richelieu embroidery - Joanna Jakuszewska

Classic Inspirations magazine - 121.00

Become immersed in beautiful florals in a range of dimensions and styles, from exquisite silk ribbon embroidery and raised techniques to lace-like deruta sfilato and detailed surface stitching, utilising a kaleidoscopic palette of threads.

Featured Projects: Arts & Crafts Hellebore by Margaret Light - Intertwining stems of hellebore in the style of a much-loved design movement | The French Birdcage by Christine P. Bishop - Counted thread workbox that opens to reveal delightful needlework accessories | Perfect Pink by Di Kirchner - Crewel embroidered flowers in a harmonious palette of pinks, greens and golds | Conversations by Deborah Love - Little birds amongst flowers showcasing Schwalm embroidery filling stitches | Fleurs Sauvage by Lorna Bateman - Sturdy pincushion adorned with a dainty circlet of flowers | Jacobean Flower by Margaret Lee - Coin purse sparkling with Japanese-style bead embroidery | Constable Country by Helen M. Stevens - Beautiful landscape embroidery of a view across country fields | Hummingbirds by Noriko Livingstone - Elegant design of softly shaded hummingbirds and flowers.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 120.00

To celebrate 30 years of Inspirations, we asked designers to create a project incorporating some favourite elements from their own embroidery journey. The result? Exciting dimensional work, exquisite threadpainting, meticulous goldwork and contemporary needlelace, alongside a delightful array of embroidery stitches and beading techniques.

PROJECTS: Busy Bees by Susan O'Connor - Honeybees gathering pollen adorn a unique pincushion and etui with red gerbera flowers | Echinacea by Jo Butcher - Vibrant coneflowers in surface and stumpwork embroidery against a watercolour background | Nature's Realm by Trish Burr - Threadpainted panel of flowers and pollinators using an analogous colour palette | Bertie by Tania Cohen - Fabulous beetle brooch in soft, silk shades with shimmering metallic highlights | Bella Dama by Ana Mallah - A cottage garden beauty with pretty, stumpwork petals creating dimension | Cinnamon & Sugar by Hazel Blomkamp - Small cushion with an elegant motif showcasing four needlelace patterns | Grapevine & Ladybird by Jane Nicholas - A golden trellis supports a stumpwork vine with beaded fruit and a visiting ladybird | Favourite Things by Betsy Morgan - Counted thread sampler featuring favourite stitches, motifs and colours.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 119.00

Stitching Stories. Beautiful flowers to stitch in a fabulous array of colours and techniques. Become immersed in beautiful florals in a range of dimensions and techniques, from exquisite silk ribbon embroidery and raised techniques to lace-like deruta sfilato and detailed surface stitching, utilising a kaleidoscopic palette of threads.

PROJECTS: Myosotis by Di van Niekerk. Pretty silk ribbon forget-me-not flowers delicately framed with metallic threads and beads | Fiori by Maria Elide Melani. A flower meadow captured in a table mat worked in Deruta Sfilato | Hydrangea by Ana Mallah. Beautifully shaded stem of hydrangea featuring stumpwork petals and beads | The Blue Bead by Tatiana Popova. A flowing design utilising a wonderful variety of stitches inspired by a magical children’s story | Nature’s Delight by Colleen Goy. Scrolling stems filled with flowers and pollinating visitors in a symphony of colour | Terrazzo by Christine P. Bishop. Highly textured, counted thread mat evoking an arrangement of Italian patterned floor tiles from the 15th century | Littleleaf Sensitive Briar by Katherine Diuguid. Botanical stem with a selection of goldwork techniques to enhance the foliage and flowers | Summerberry by Taetia McEwen. A summer garland in soft, shimmering shades of silk, beads, sequins and metallic mesh ribbon.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 118.00

Flight of fancy. Stitch gorgeous designs utilising a fabulous range of techniques from superb goldwork to captivating whitework, along with colourful stumpwork and silk embroidery, and elegant counted thread work.

PROJECTS: Stumpwork Sturt's Desert pea DENISE MACKEY | Large cushions with two designs: geranium and nasturtium MARGARET LIGHT | Counted thread needlebook and scissor fob featuring Elizabethan butterflies BETSY MORGAN | Silk embroidered study of a buttercup and beetle VICTORIA MATTHEWSON | Linen table runner with stitches from Italy and Cyprus CHRISTINE P. BISHOP | Goldwork arum lilies DI KIRCHNER | Playful, small cushion with colourful butterflies, dragonflies and flowers LAURENCE LIEBLICH | Graceful whitework on a cushion and tote bag Ana MALLAH

Classic Inspirations magazine - 117.00

Full bloom. Create stunning, three-dimensional pieces using stumpwork techniques and explore the possibilities of pattern and texture with pulled thread, withdrawn thread and Schwalm embroidery. Enjoy sophisticated combinations of trellis couching and needlelace combinations, and delight your senses by working with soft, colourful wool threads.

PROJECTS: Fishing fly paperweights using silk and metallic threads - Susan O'Connor | Three-dimensional rose and daisies - Ana Mallah | Withdrawn thread lavender sachet - Deborah Love | Crewelwork pomegranate cushion - Kathy Andrews | Pulled thread table mat with raised flower motifs - Kim Beamish | Pincushion with crewel and Bargello embroidery - Di Kirchner | Cushion showcasing Schwalm embroidery - Luzine Happel | Ornate flower in surface embroidery - Hazel Blomkamp.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 116.00

Spirit of Christmas. An exciting variety of beautiful stitching techniques fill the pages of issue 116, with projects to stitch for Christmas. Enjoy simple and effective surface embroidery, gleaming silk threadpainting, exquisite whitework and glorious goldwork, or have fun with vibrant stumpwork.

PROJECTS: Fine whitework homage to embroiderers - Jenny Adin-Christie | Goldwork Christmas beetle brooch - Tania Cohen | Red treasure box etui - Di Kirchner | Goldwork noël panel - Wendy Innes | Colourful bird tree decorations - Ana Mallah | Silk threadpainted crowned pigeon - Helen M. Stevens | Pulled thread whitework mat - Maria Rita Faleri | Pavlova-inspired stumpwork scissor case - Denise Forsyth

Classic Inspirations magazine - 115.00

Layers of colour and texture elevate the stitching experience and enhance the beauty of the projects in issue 115, with the use of raised embroidery techniques, cutwork, silk ribbon, wool threads, and translucent and hand-dyed fabrics with compelling surface embroidery.

PROJECTS: Primroses & Violets by Di van Niekerk - Dimensional silk ribbon and layering techniques bring these sumptuous blooms to life | Red Columbine by Trish Burr - Stunning presentation of a single, vibrant flower on translucent fabric | Golden Moth Orchid by Alison Cole - Superb stumpwork study of a golden Australian orchid | Sweet Stitches by Fumie Suzuki - Dainty drawstring pouch featuring exquisite Hedebo embroidery | Blue-Breasted Fairy Wren by Renette Kumm - Colourful, blue-breasted fairy wren depicted with threadpainting | Floral Symphony by Laurence Lieblich - Pretty flowers worked with lustrous silk threads adorn this small, linen cushion | Daffodils & Violas by Wendy Innes - Bright, spring flowers embroidered using stumpwork, raised and surface embroidery | Ophelia's Fox by Phillipa Turnbull - Crewel embroidery panel of a red fox in his woodland territory.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 114.00

Including the work of two new contributors, projects in Inspirations issue 114 utilise a variety of raised embroidery and playful surface embroidery techniques to create beloved birds and animals in stitch, from realistic portrayals to sketch-like artworks and delightful, picture-book characters.

You will also discover beautiful Dresden whitework, used to work an exquisite heart design, and pulled and counted thread techniques used to create needlework accessories.

PROJECTS: Jarrah & Grass Blue Butterfly by Denise Mackey: Beautiful stumpwork study of the life-cycle of a butterfly on eucalypt stems | Bush Beauties by Melissa Horton: Two Australian birds artfully depicted using a range of embroidery stitches | Little Brown Hen by Anna Scott: Sweet hen and chicks in two projects utilising raised embroidery techniques | Dresden Lace by Mike Parr: Graceful, whitework heart filled with flowers and leaves in Dresden embroidery | Rainbow Bee-eater by Wendy Innes: Stumpwork panel with colourful bee-eater and sun orchids | Dream a Little Dream by Taetia McEwen: Enchanting lampshade with characters dancing to the music of a frog band | Victorian Hearts by Kim Beamish: Charming needlework accessories with pulled and counted thread techniques.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 113.00

Heralding the warm, sun-kissed months that bring colour to gardens and meadows, Inspirations issue 113 showcases beautiful designs from wildflowers scattered across a meadow and a tree of life set amongst alpine peaks to an ordered garden in counted work or a single, beautifully rendered rose in silk and goldwork.

PROJECTS: Window of the Blue Dragonflies by Alison Cole, Superb stumpwork panel featuring a rose, honeysuckle, thistle and pansy surrounded by dragonflies | Woodland Strawberries by Margaret Light. Beautiful linen shoulder bag with crewel-embroidered luscious strawberries and flowers in full bloom | Allium Meadow by Jo Butcher, A sun-kissed meadow filled with alliums and salvias growing above grasses sprinkled with cornflowers and cosmos | Mountain Oak by Anna Scott, Stunning crewel cushion with a tree of life set among mountain peaks, worked in alpine colours | Sweet Eglantine by Cynthia Jackson. Graceful, soft pink roses beautifully depicted with silk and metal threads | Wedgewood by Christine P. Bishop. Blue linen stitching accessories featuring exquisite reticella embroidery | Wildflowers by Di van Niekerk. Pretty wildflowers worked with hand-painted silk ribbon for a contemporary display | Squarely Check by Christine Burton. Elegant pincushion with timeless flower and star motifs.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 112.00

Inspirations Issue 112 is packed with stunning projects with pops of Christmas colour and sparkle to help celebrate the season alongside beautiful botanical-inspired designs to frame. Choose from a great range of techniques including reticella, counted thread, goldwork using silver threads, Japanese-style bead embroidery, stumpwork and surface embroidery. Also enjoy feature articles by Ansie van der Walt including: In Profile – Pierre Fouché and Moroccan Buttons with Aziza Bourouaha, and Twelve Secret Voices by Anne and Damian Ward.

PROJECTS: Seeing Red by Di Kirchner. Redwork sweetbag with Elizabethan motifs and lustrous cords and tassels stitched with silk | Spring Song by Taetia McEwen. Delightful spring scene of delicately shaded flowers, dainty bird and nest with three blue eggs | The Holly and the Ivy by Margaret Light. Festive linen table runner with central design of holly and ivy encircled with gold braid | Invermay Wildflowers by Alison Cole. Superb stumpwork study of Australian wildflowers in rich shades of purple and yellow | Buon Natale by Di Kirchner. Beautiful reticella tree ornament worked in white and silver with a cord loop and beaded tassel | Colours of Christmas by Christine P. Bishop. Biscornu pincushion and sachet with counted thread design celebrating the festive season | Rose and Honeybee by Merrilyn Whittle. Japanese-style bead embroidery decorates a handy needlebook and coordinating scissor fob | Bright Butterfly by Natalie Dupuis. Small linen bag with deep border of couched goldwork inspired by kogin embroidery.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 111.00

This issue is filled with gorgeous projects in a range of favourite needlework styles. Following on from her popular Catherine de’ Medici design in issue 107, Maria Rita Faleri has created a stunning cushion cover featuring stylised birds and finished with hand-knotted tassels. The issue also showcases beautiful crewel embroidery, stumpwork with multiple techniques, pretty surface and counted thread embroidery, and sparkling Japanese-style bead embroidery. Also enjoy feature articles by Ansie van der Walt including: Layer by Layer with Marina Knyazeva; My Faded Laundry with Carol-lyn Jackson and The Alanakar Project with Liz Williamson.

PROJECTS: Revival by Brenda Sortwell. Large hexagon box topped with glorious autumn colours in crewel embroidery, with matching needle box and scissor sheath | The Hedgerow by Kay Dennis. Delightful stumpwork panel of hedgerow fruits and flowers, visited by a delicate butterfly and ladybird | Natural Wonder by Maria Rita Faleri. Catherine de’ Medici cushion cover featuring enchanting bird motifs and finished with hand-knotted tassels | Macaron Magic by Merrilyn Whittle. Cute macaron purses in four colourways showcasing Japanese-style bead embroidery | Shaker Spool Box by Betsy Morgan. Handy counted thread box for sewing thread spools with places for scissors, needles and an emery | Interlude by Di Kirchner. Stunning crewel cushion featuring vibrant fruits and acorns | Button Bouquets by Pat Olski. Beautiful Dorset buttons enhance a pincushion and tape measure cover worked with timeless cross stitch | Angel’s Breath by Taetia McEwen. Pretty ribbon and velvet flowers are combined to decorate a lampshade and wreath.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 110.00

Celebrate beautiful traditions, from the crewel embroidery heritage of a 144-year-old needlework school in Scotland and time-honoured techniques in Japanese goldwork with a new design by Margaret Lee, to embroidering stitching accessories with gorgeous floral motifs by Ana Mallah and Margaret Light. We also bring you Alison Cole’s iconic Australian blossoms in stumpwork, Susan Casson’s enchanting three-dimensional turtle hatchling making its way to the ocean, a beaded dragonfly by Hazel Blomkamp, and welcome new contributor Laurence Lieblich of Canevas Folies.

PROJECTS: Violets & Strawberries by Margaret Light. Two gorgeous needlerolls to keep your essential tools at your fingertips | Paradise by Laurence Lieblich. Brightly coloured flowers and birds in surface embroidery | Fireflower by Alison Cole. Stunning red-flowering gum with stumpwork leaves, blossoms and bee | Yuki by Margaret Lee. Elegant panel of traditional snow motifs in Japanese goldwork | Summer Blooms by Ana Mallah. Three charming needlework accessories featuring pretty garden flowers | Tiny Turtle by Susan Casson. Delightful green turtle hatchling in stumpwork approaching the water’s edge | Dragonfly by Hazel Blomkamp. Winged beauty depicted in needlelace and beading | Jacobean Dream by The Wemyss School of Needlework. Cushion featuring crewel embroidery based on a 17th century crewel hanging.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 109.00

Celebrate the natural world in stitch with fabulous projects inspired by Australian flora and fauna created by premier threadpainting designers Trish Burr, Jenny McWhinney and, new contributor, Emillie Ferris, along with beautiful wildflowers showcased with gleaming silk embroidery by Helen M. Stevens. Three-dimensional and crewel embroidery also feature, plus a Hardanger design perfect for beginners and a unique, history-inspired needlework set in delicate whitework.

PROJECTS: Arcadia by Brenda Sortwell. Ornate bird and foliage using the fabulous traditions of Jacobean crewel embroidery | Mind Games by Kim Beamish. Whitework table mat or cushion front worked with Hardanger embroidery | Aetna’s Bouquet by Helen M. Stevens. Signature silk embroidery celebrating wildflowers from the fenlands of England | Hello Possum! by Jenny McWhinney. Cuddly blanket with a cute possum amongst gum blossoms and a matching carry bag | Helena Gum Moth by Emillie Ferris. The gentle colours of this large Australian moth are showcased in threadpainting | The Great Charter by Mike Parr. Inspired by the Magna Carta, a kingly monogram in whitework embellishes a needlebook and scissor fob | Pretty in Pink by Trish Burr. An Australian rose robin resting on a splendid magnolia depicted in threadpainting | Remember by Philippa Todd. Elegant three-dimensional poppy that can be worn as a brooch.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 108.00

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Stitch for those you love this Christmas using gleaming gold and silver metal threads and sparkling beads or, for a quieter mood, work some beautiful projects using a variety of pretty blue threads.

PROJECTS: Stunning goldwork reindeer - by Karen Newbrook | Christmas baubles over silver threads in Or Nué embroidery - by Natalie Dupuis | Peace dove ornament with delicate silver thread highlights - by Cynthia Jackson | Robin resplendent in festive royal robes using surface embroidery - by Nicola Jarvis | Timeless Christmas tree in hues of blue - by Trish Burr | Fun castle design with counted thread and goldwork - by Victoria Laine | Stumpwork study of pomegranates with a sparkling dragonfly - by Anna Scott | Soothing eye pillow embellished with classic Deerfield embroidery - by Deborah Love

Classic Inspirations magazine - 107.00

Take time out and relax with the tranquil stitching featured in this issue. Discover Catherine de’ Medici embroidery, a soothing Italian technique, new to Inspirations, that only uses one fabric, one thread and one needle. Surround yourself with gentle scenes and captivating items you can enjoy using every day. For a splash of harmonious colour, try threadpainting with cotton or wool threads, story-telling surface and raised embroidery, enchanting crewelwork, or try your hand at a charming stumpwork design.

PROJECTS: Sweet Repose by Anna Scott | Beautiful crewel cushion with coordinating print cotton panels | Caterina by Maria Rita Faleri | Italian linen cloth embellished with Catherine de’ Medici stitch and hand-knotted tassels | In My Garden by Catherine Laurençon | Sweet garden blooms in a soft palette of pinks and greens | Sea View by Jo Butcher | Peaceful meadow scene of grasses and flowers overlooking the ocean | Sunbeams by Taetia McEwen | Captivating fairytale garden adorning a lampshade, created using raised and surface embroidery | Poppy by Hazel Blomkamp | Candle screen featuring a flamboyant bird with engaging stitches and techniques | Stylish Succulents by Renette Kumm | Roomy tote bag with a threadpainted arrangement of colourful succulents using wool threads | Tranquil Thoughts by Fiona Hibbett | Floral heart design using foundational stumpwork techniques.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 106.00

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In this issue we showcase an exciting, world-first introduction to Chinese Random Stitch Embroidery by international teacher Margaret Lee, who has used these techniques to work a stunning, realistic pomegranate in vibrant shades of red. We also feature figurative stumpwork for the first time with a dashing Robin Hood holding a bow and arrow by Kay Dennis. Continue your stitching adventures with a flamboyant threadpainted hummingbird, exquisite whitework in Hardanger and Schwalm, beautiful crewel and surface embroidery worked on a linen tote or drawstring bag and delightful, dimensional woodland-themed sewing accessories.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 105.00

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SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE In issue 105 of Inspirations we feature a goldwork masterpiece by Alison Cole. Gilt, silver and other metal threads also shine in exciting designs, gold beads highlight the blossoms on a purse worked with Japanese-style bead embroidery, and the superb blackwork on a small cushion is perfect for counted work enthusiasts.

Tree of life depicted with stunning goldwork, by Alison Cole | Charming Japanese-style beaded purse with colourful blossoms, by Margaret Lee | Exquisite study of a pea plant worked with silk and metal threads, by Cynthia Jackson | Beautiful blackwork cushion with a design of linked medallions, by Christine Burton | Vibrant threadpainted hummingird with flowers, by Trish Burr | Delightful lorikeet brooch worked with metal threads, by Georgina Bellamy | Cosy embroidered blanket with an astronaut flying to the moon, by Yvonne McMillan Betts | Exploration of layering with a botanical study on organza, by Gary Clarke

Classic Inspirations magazine - 104.00

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Fabulous projects to stitch for Christmas fill this issue, including a gorgeous goldwork design created for beginners, an enchanting counted thread etui and inventive pieces for the adventurous needleworker. Continue stitching through the seasons with the captivating colours of Autumn and the Summer-blooming star of the Swiss Alps.

PROJECTS: A Kingfisher Christmas by Helen M Stevens | Vibrant kingfisher in silk embroidery amongst foliage featuring holly, ivy and mistletoe | Paisley by Susan Davis | Introductory design to the goldwork technique of or nué | Christmas Spirit by Betsy Morgan | Delightful counted thread etui with festive motifs in the colours of Christmas | Forest Floor by Kay Dennis | Enchanting stumpwork scene of mushrooms and berries | Golden Glow by Penny Wolswinkel | Ornamental candle with gleaming goldwork perfect for a Yuletide display | Carnation Tile by Fiona Hibbett | Ornate carnation in elegant stumpwork embroidery | Autumn Flowers by Ana Mallah | Glorious stumpwork garland celebrating stunning autumn leaves | Snow Blossom by Catherine Laurencon | Beloved mountain flower in gently-shaded threadpainting

Classic Inspirations magazine - 103.00

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THE ARTFUL NEEDLE | Explore a delightful variety of techniques for working with thread.From an Italian drawn thread technique to metal thread, from gorgeous threadpainting to stunning three-dimensional embroidery, and for something completely different, learn how to make a selection of fascinating Italian tassels with a combination of knotted threads.

PROJECTS | Maria Katarin's Reticule by Betsy Morgan - Counted work pouch with matching scissor fob, thread winder and ruler stitched with gorgeous colours and motifs | An Apple a Day by Julie Kniedl - Irresistible red apple in three-dimensional embroidery | Prism by Natalie Dupuis - Sparkling brooch with a burst of coloured silks worked in Italian shading over silver passing thread | Perfect Love by Carolyn Pearce - Stunning artist book cover featuring threadpainted tulips | Tuscan Lace by Maria Elide Melani - Cushion cover worked with Deruta Sfilato embroidery, perfect for a contemporary setting | Little Bird by Chloe Redfern - A delightful superb fairy wren to frame in a hoop | Tied in Knots by Maria Rita Faleri - Highly-textured Italian tassels made with linen threads | The Starling by Nicola Jarvis - Splendid starling from Nicola Jarvis’s Couture Birds series

Classic Inspirations magazine - 102.00

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In this issue we take time to pause and give our attention to some of the small creatures that share our planet.
PROJECTS: Twitter by Sue Spargo - Cheerful cushion with bright, appliquéd birds embellished with a great range of embroidery stitches | Small World by Rose Andreeva - A dimensional snail approaches a strawberry plant in this miniature garden scene | Crewel Whimsy by Ana Mallah - Journal cover with gorgeous crewel flower design in two colourways | Bellissimo by Paola Matteucci - Beautiful cushion topper in Italian tulle embroidery with flowing design of roses and leaves | Lepidoptera by Fiona Hibbett - Stunning panel of nine stumpwork butterflies | Gypsy by Deborah Love - Eight-sided tablecloth worked in textural Mountemellick embroidery with flower sprays surrounding flowing vines, edged with a knitted fringe | Going Nuts by Rose Nordenberg - Delightful threadpainted chipmunk with food for the winter store | Flights of Fancy by Nina Burnsides - Two exquisite designs of stumpwork butterflies delicately resting on head and hands in contrasting line embroidery.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 101.00

Classic Inspirations magazine - 100.00

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We celebrate Inspirations #100 in style with fabulous new projects created for this milestone issue by some of our readers’ all-time favourite designers, featuring some all-time favourite techniques. Sublime signature stitching, stunning new designs and a touch of nostalgia combine to make this a truly glorious 100th issue.

Trish Burr – magnificent threadpainted study of Redouté’s tulips | Jenny McWhinney – Monet mouse returns with his hedgehog friend in a whimsical new storybook | Hazel Blomkamp – chameleon with resplendent bead embroidery | Jane Nicholas – exquisite stumpwork swallowtail butterfly | Anna Scott – graceful silk and goldwork pomegranates and blooms | Carolyn Pearce – cosy wool blanket with a gorgeous blossom wreath | Jenny Adin-Christie – whitework perfection with a rose button or brooch | Julie Kniedl – three-dimensional mistletoe ornament in lustrous silk

Classic Inspirations magazine - 99.00

STITCHING BLISS | Issue 99 features a fabulous range of superb projects for any stitching mood, from relaxing and meditative to fun and adventurous. Choose from elegant whitework or sumptuous colour, simple embroidery stitches or a variety of techniques in one piece, surface or dimension embroidery. Or, for something completely different, make a few Dorset buttons.

Special delivery for the toothfairy! Little boxes with cute biscornu cushions in counted work | Glorious Elizabethan sweet bag featuring favourite Australian birds | Threadpainted sunbird - fabulous use of colour | Exquisite white magnolia - three-dimensional embroidery | Dorset buttons or brooches to make in a weekend | Beauty in simplicity - a field of red poppies in surface embroidery | Drawn thread work - create a gorgeous linen placemat or guest towel | Goldwork and stumpwork floral picture with a variety of techniques to explore | Stunning photography | Detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions

Classic Inspirations magazine - 98.00

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SO PRETTY! This issue is filled with enchanting projects and captivating designs that you will love to stitch, including a fun twist on a traditional technique. Choose from beautifully embellished items for your home, your loved ones, your embroidery accessories, or for the pure pleasure of stitching. Work through each project with the help of detailed instructions, diagrams and close-up photographs.

Lustrous silk embroidery of a finch and honeysuckle - choose from two colourways | Zigzag photo album with pulled threadwork and pretty embroidery | Counted work reticule inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots | Fabulous Jacobean embroidered cushion | Cute blanket with a little fairy in her toadstool home | Two zipped pouches with contemporary flowers and beaded tassels | Fun frogs worked with needlelace | Stumpwork and goldwork design of briar roses

Classic Inspirations magazine - 97.00

New Horizons | Discover new techniques and enjoy fabulous designs for firm favourites. 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 thread painting designs.

In this issue: Cherry flower stumpwork roundel by Jane Nicholas | Deruta Sfilato - step into this Italian technique with a pretty pincushion, a perfect introductory project | Stunning hare worked in shaded blackwork using colour combined with elegant surface embroidery | White daisy using three-dimensional bead embroidery | Exquisite threadpainted bird | Zippered pouch with timeless crewel embroidery | Doorstop with crewel embroidered acrorns, rosehips and blackberries | Glorious wool blanket with sunflowers and daisies.

Classic Inspirations magazine - 96.00

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Festive fun | Packed with treats for the festive season and beyond that will be fun to stitch, a pleasure to give and a joy to receive | Luscious strawberries worked with pulled thread embroidery | Tree ornaments in surface or stumpwork embroidery - four designs | Whitework Christmas stocking | Dainty counted work box by Betsy Morgan | A Partridge in a Pear Tree by Trish Burr | Tote bag by Jenny McWhinney | Silk ribbon embroidered hexagonal trinket box made using cartonnage techniques | Vibrant embroideries to display in small hoops | Detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions | Beautiful photography

Classic Inspirations magazine - 95.00

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SHOWCASE | This issue of the magazine showcases an eclectic mix of embroidery techniques including Japanese-style beading, blackwork, stumpwork, threadpainting and crewel embroidery. Enjoy the visual feast of fabulous close-up photos of each project along with detailed sequences of stitches making each design accessible to beginner and experienced stitchers.

Enchanting stumpwork | Japanese-style beading by Margaret Lee - a case for your stitching tools | Superb rose study in blackwork | Threadpainted African bird with colourful plumage in lilac and torquoise | Crewel embroidered bag for wine or portable lamp | Unique necessaire embellished with pretty surface embroidery | Silk ribbon embroidered cottage garden

Classic Inspirations magazine - 94.00

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TAKING TIME OUT | Embroidery brings a multitude of pleasures and in our busy lives it gives us the perfect opportunity to take a little time out to sit quietly and stitch. In this issue of the magazine you will find perfect projects to fill a few spare minutes or while away the hours ranging from quick, pretty silk sachets to a fabulous appliqué sewing roll.

Colourful appliqué sewing roll by Sue Spargo | Lush silk ribbon roses on black velvet | Handy sewing tray beautifully worked with Sardinian embroidery | Elegant oval brooches featuring hollyhock and rose designs | Monogrammed baby romper by Julie Graue | An elegant introduction to pulled thread work | Colourful crazy patch purse for a perfect evening out | Pastel silk sachetswith classic bullion embroidery

Classic Inspirations magazine - 93.00

BIRDS OF A FEATHER | In this issue, we bring you a fabulous selection of projects featured in classes at our 2016 international needlework convention, Beating Around the Bush - the next best thing to being there! Drawn from Australian and International designers, the projects showcase a compelling range of techniques and materials to captivate every stitcher.

William Morris inspired bird | Metal thread pheasant | Etui with pin cube showcasing counted work to celebrate the seasons | Circular design with needlelace and needleweaving | Fabulous Schwalm embroidery on white linen | Fun, character-filled bird designs decorate an orts pot and needlefold | Embellished print bird brooches with three designs | Glorious thread painted nasturtiums

Classic Inspirations magazine - 92.00

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REJOICE! Christmas is coming and we have filled issue 92 with fabulous projects that will be a pleasure to make and a joy to receive during the festive season or at any time of the year.

Plus, we celebrate the reprint of *** HOME SWEET HOME *** with a NEW accessory for the ultimate embroidered workbook by Carolyn Pearce. In ISSUE 92: ~ Super sweet 'cotton reel' pincushions - six designs to choose from, perfect for a quick gift ~ Santa's helpers tree ornaments - six whimsical elf designs by Jenny McWhinney ~ Easy but elegant Christmas stockings - two designs perfect for decoration or a special little treat ~ Superb bauble adorned with beaded flowers by Hazel Blomkamp ~ Gorgeous Christmas wreath to frame by Trish Burr, in her 'shades of whitework' style ~ Fabulous lavender field cushion in two colourways ~ Crewel embroidered wall pocket ~ Mini etui to complement the Home Sweet Home collection

Classic Inspirations magazine - 91.00

TIMELESS TREASURES ~ Pages of inspiration to stitch something perfect for those you treasure, including fabulous ideas for newborns, and superb additions for your accessories stash. Plus, we look at the stunning work of Annemieke Mein and interview Richard McVetis whose striking art is based on stitch. IN ISSUE 91 ~ Monogrammed blanket fit for a little prince or princess – one thread and a few clever stitches is all you need ~ Sweet teddy bear – add your own monogram to make it really special ~ Japanese beading – a print fabric and matching beads is a simple recipe for a must-make scissors fob ~ Silk ribbon embroidery decorates a unique beehive pincushion box ~ Crewel work techniques combined with gorgeous shaded wools in a timeless wreath of dogwood flowers ~ Contemporary silk and goldwork bird from the design series by Nicola Jarvis ~ Stunning baby dress featuring hemstitching techniques on fine linen ~ Snuggly blanket with favourite toy box characters stitched in wool

Classic Inspirations magazine - 90.00

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Classic Inspirations magazine - 89.00

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Classic Inspirations magazine - 88.00

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