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
'Inspirations Issue 126' features the following projects:
 
Blomst by Fumie Suzuki
Circular zip pouch with a blossom design showcasing an early style of Hedebo embroidery.
Flowering in Red by Christine Burton
Needlework accessories showcasing one beautiful design on three different weights of linen.
Fritillary, Fennel & Scarab Beetle by Jane Nicholas
Superb stumpwork study of a uniquely patterned flower carefully matched with fennel and a gleaming beetle.
Ripple by Katherine Kennedy
Handy cotton huck towel using simple stitches to create a pretty, decorative border.
Splendid Jacobean by Colleen Goy
Richly textured Jacobean design exploring myriad embroidery stitches to depict a colourful array of flowers.
Spring Posy by Hannah Mansfield
Stunning brooch composed of spring flowers created with three-dimensional goldwork.
Wildflower Profusion by Lorna Bateman
Wreath filled with flowers utilising silk ribbon embroidery.