Love Embroidery

Love Embroidery is the monthly magazine that is a celebration of decorative stitch. It is full of creative ideas for anyone who loves – or would love to learn – modern hand and machine embroidery.

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Stitch your style • ELEVATE YOUR WARDROBE WITH NEEDLE & THREAD FOLLOWING THE 8 ON-TREND TUTORIALS INSIDE THIS ISSUE’S EXCLUSIVE BONUS BOOKLET

Into the forest • LOSE YOURSELF IN THE MAGICAL WORLD OF FUNGI WITH A DRAMATIC TOADSTOOL DESIGN WORKED IN SIX SOOTHING STITCHES

Youmeng Liu • MEET THE INCREDIBLE MIND BEHIND THE EMBROIDERY CODE AND THE MYSTERIES BEHIND HER ASTONISHING REALISTIC FOODIE CREATIONS

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Autumn vibes • CUSTOMISE YOUR FAVE DUNGAREES WITH THIS TIMELESS FLORAL PATTERN FEATURING STUNNING SEASONAL FOLIAGE AND BERRIES

Ring the changes • DECORATE YOUR HOME FOR AUTUMN WITH SUPER-SEASONAL GARLANDS MADE FROM SCRAPS OF FELT, ORNATE STITCHING AND BEADS

Feeling foxy • BOOST YOUR AUTUMN OUTFITS AND YOUR STITCHING SKILLS, WITH A SWEET BUSHY TAILED FOX PENDANT WORKED ON LUXURIOUS VELVET

All that glitters • GET READY FOR HALLOWEEN WITH THIS BEAUTIFUL BEADED SPIDER WEB STITCHED ONTO DARK FOREST-COLOURED FABRIC

Picture perfect • CAPTURE A QUAINT COUNTRYSIDE SCENE – IN MINIATURE – USING A COSY AUTUMN PALETTE AND EIGHT ESSENTIAL STITCHES

Fall fashion • EMBELLISH YOUR SOCKS WITH FARYTALE-STYLE TOADSTOOL MOTIFS USING THE COSIEST THREAD SHADES IN YOUR STASH

In full bloom • GET LOST IN A FIELD OF RADIANT SUNFLOWERS AS YOU STITCH THIS CHIC, SEASONAL PORTRAIT

Home comforts • ELEVATE A PLAIN RUG TO A STATEMENT DESIGN USING SIMPLE GEOMETRIC SHAPES WORKED IN COLOURFUL YARN AND THREAD

Skills Workshop Beaded Backstitch • LEARN HOW TO WORK BEADS INTO YOUR DESIGNS AND THEN USE YOUR NEW SKILLS TO SEW A BRIGHT PUMPKIN BROOCH FOR YOUR AUTUMN WARDROBE…

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Nature trail • USE FRENCH KNOTS AND SPLIT STITCH TO SEW A PAIR OF COLOURFUL BUG HOOPS, FEATURING A DAINTY DRAGONFLY AND A BOLD BEETLE

Let’s get cosy • EMBRACE THE COOLER WEATHER WITH THIS STRIKING BANNER FEATURING SWEET MACHINE-STITCHED MOTIFS AND TACTILE TASSELS

Hello autumn • CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH A PRETTY LEAF WREATH MADE FROM SMALL SCRAPS OF FABRIC AND DELICATE MACHINE-STITCHED DETAILS

Essentials • MATERIALS | TECHNIQUES | STITCH GUIDE | TEMPLATES

Templates • HERE ARE ALL THE TEMPLATES YOU NEED TO MAKE THE PROJECTS IN THIS ISSUE

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Theresa Lawson • WE CATCH UP WITH THE TEXTILE ARTIST, AUTHOR AND OWNER OF SMALL BIZ, THE MONSTERS LOUNGE…

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LEGGINGS upcycle • Add a subtle embroidered flourish to leggings and more with this super-speedy paper aeroplane motif

JUMPER upcycle • Elevate your cosiest turtleneck jumpers and master the Lazy Daisy Stitch as you work this playful floral design…

SHORTS upcycle • For a cute and colourful update, look no further than this mini Reverse Chain Stitch rainbow design worked in just three shades

COLLAR upcycle • Transform shirt collars, cuffs and anything else you fancy with these calming Koi motifs worked in three essential stitches

SHOES upcycle • Brighten up a pair of canvas trainers with simple geometric designs worked in beginner-friendly Satin Stitch

BERET upcycle • Embroider a spray of sweet berries on berets and other winter...