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Each issue of Stitch magazine takes you on an exciting, creative, textile journey... bringing you traditional embroidery techniques and a wealth of creative contemporary ideas.

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A Warm Welcome

Beaded Botanicals • Celebrate the joy of summer with this cheerful 3D bejewelled project. Perfect for beginners, it combines vibrant colours, beaded flowers, and hand embroidery to capture the season’s uplifting spirit

Imogen Melissa • From childhood bead collecting to a thriving embroidery business, Surrey-based artist Imogen Rhodes-Davies is on a mission to modernise embroidery – one dazzling, 3D stitch at a time.

Precious Flowers • Inspired by medieval goldwork embroiderers who showcased as much metal thread as possible, these projects highlight rich gold and silver backgrounds, with floral designs formed through coloured couching

Midsummer Magic • Combining shimmering metallics with delicate florals, this ethereal design evokes the enchantment of a magical midsummer night. Featuring a rich variety of stitches, it’s a striking piece full of texture, shimmer, and imagination

Stitching Stories, Sharing Skills • Since 2009, Thames Valley Contemporary Textiles has brought together textile artists of all skill levels to share, learn, and create. Group coordinator, Joanne Saunders reflects on community, creativity, and the art of making.

Goldwork Treats • Indulge in a sweet summer stitch with this simple yet striking hand embroidery project. Combining traditional metal thread techniques with a playful, seasonal theme, this design is the perfect way to explore texture, shine, and creativity

Festival Fun • Inspired by music festivals and summer memories, this beginner friendly embroidery piece will teach you how to create 3D hair out of embroidery thread, as well as create a glittery disco ball

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What’s On

Dreamy Decor • Capture a little lunar magic with this story-inspired fabric banner. Combining Liberty prints, soft appliqué, and celestial charm, this delightful make brings the Japanese legend of the moon rabbit to life, the perfect handcrafted touch for a dreamy children’s space.

Phenology Wheel • It may still be summer, but we’re looking ahead to the gentle arrival of autumn. With warm woodland tones and intricate texture, this seasonal stumpwork project captures that magical moment when the first signs of change begin to appear

Technique Focus

Inspired to create • MEET SALLY MCCOLLIN, WHO DEVISED THE EMBROIDERERS’ GUILD INSPIRED TO CREATE ONLINE COURSES, AND TECH/STUDENT SUPPORTER SUE WEEKS

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Templates • All the templates, guides and patterns you will need to complete this issue’s projects. Please note the scale before starting.

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