In this issue you will find exciting opportunities to grow your personal stitch and technique repertoire, with projects ranging from effortless, complete-in-a-day embroidery to more elaborate projects to savour over time.

Designs feature flowers in many forms, from silk ribbon wildflowers to patterns in counted thread, and from a flourish of Jacobean colour and texture to graceful depictions in stumpwork and three-dimensional goldwork.

Featured Projects

Blomst: byFumie Suzuki

Circular zip pouch with a blossom design showcasing an early style of Hedebo embroidery.

Flowering in Red: byChristine Burton

Needlework accessories showcasing one beautiful design on three different weights of linen.

Fritillary, Fennel & Scarab Beetle:byJane Nicholas

Superb stumpwork study of a uniquely patterned flower carefully matched with fennel and a gleaming beetle.

Ripple:byKatherine Kennedy

Handy cotton huck towel using simple stitches to create a pretty, decorative border.

Splendid Jacobean:byColleen Goy

Richly textured Jacobean design exploring myriad embroidery stitches to depict a colourful array of flowers.

Spring Posy:byHannah Mansfield

Stunning brooch composed of spring flowers created with three-dimensional goldwork.

Wildflower Profusion:byLorna Bateman

Wreath filled with flowers utilising silk ribbon embroidery.