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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Joyful home • USE THIS MONTH’S TRANSFERS TO BRING FESTIVE CHEER TO PROJECTS AND PRESSIES – THERE ARE 25 MERRY MOTIFS TO STITCH!

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Magic in the air • AS SOOTHING AS A MUG OF HOT COCOA, THIS FESTIVE PORTRAIT FEATURES A SATISFYING SELECTION OF STITCHES TO LOSE YOURSELF IN

Cristin Morgan • WE CHAT TO THE DESIGNER AND AUTHOR OF HOOP DREAMS ABOUT BALANCING EVERYDAY LIFE WITH RUNNING A MODERN EMBROIDERY BUSINESS

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Heirloom stitches • TRIM THE TREE YEAR AFTER YEAR WITH THESE ELEGANT FLORAL BAUBLES, EMBROIDERED IN LUXE WINTER SHADES

Sweater weather • PAY HOMAGE TO THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS JUMPER AND LEARN HOW TO EMULATE COSY KNITS IN STITCH WITH OUR FUN PULLOVER HOOPS

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Parisian style • BRIGHTEN YOUR WINTER WARDROBE BY ADDING CHIC FLORAL MOTIFS TO THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVE ACCESSORY

Hidden gems • USE LONG AND SHORT STITCH TO CAPTURE THE BEAUTY OF THE POMEGRANATE FRUIT AND ITS JEWEL-LIKE RUBY-COLOURED SEEDS

Botanical beauty • ADD TEXTURE AND COLOUR TO YOUR LIVING SPACE WITH THIS ENCHANTING FLORAL ARTWORK MADE FROM APPLIQUÉ AND STITCH

Metallic threads • MAKE YOUR PROJECTS SHIMMER AND SHINE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM METALLIC THREAD – WE SHOW YOU HOW TO EASILY INCORPORATE IT INTO YOUR EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

Let it snow • CAPTURE NATURE’S MAGICAL WINTER MOMENTS IN LOVINGLY STITCHED VINTAGE-STYLE FRAMES

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Shining bright • SET THE SCENE FOR FESTIVE GATHERINGS WITH THIS VIBRANT STRING OF STARS – YOU CAN STITCH THE WHOLE SET IN JUST ONE WEEKEND

Machine embroidery

Rustic dining • BRING SEASONAL CHARM TO YOUR CHRISTMAS TABLESCAPE WITH A PLAID RUNNER FEATURING DELICATE FOLIAGE

Snowy retreat • DOODLE ON FABRICS USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE TO BUILD A THREE-DIMENSIONAL COTTAGE WITH LOTS OF FESTIVE DETAILS

Materials • EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED ON YOUR EMBROIDERY ADVENTURE

Techniques • LEARN THE BASICS OF EACH STAGE OF YOUR EMBROIDERY PROJECTS

Stitch Guide

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

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Love Embroidery

MY STYLE • With a love of all things old and new, embroidery designer Nicki Franklin brings together the best of both worlds in her tranquil designs. Using antique linens and lace, Nicki pairs her fabrics with a fresh palette of threads to create modern kits for all stitchers.

Gift template • HERE ARE THE FULL-SIZE TEMPLATES YOU WILL NEED TO STITCH THE CHRISTMAS DESIGNS ON P11