Inspirations Magazine | Issue 126 - April 2025 (Pre-order)

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.

In Issue 126:

• Stumpwork botanical with fritillary, fennel and a scarab beetle JANE NICHOLAS
• Enchanting goldwork spring posy brooch utilising innovative techniques HANNAH MANSFIELD
• Bountiful Jacobean-style tree of life design in surface embroidery COLLEEN GOY
• Counted thread needlework accessories showcasing red thread on natural linen CHRISTINE BURTON
• Circular linen pouch featuring an early style of Hedebo embroidery FUMIE SUZUKI
• Cotton hand or tea towel embellished with Swedish weaving KATHERINE KENNEDY
• Classic floral wreath with wildflowers in silk ribbon embroidery LORNA BATEMAN