Classic Inspirations is ‘the world’s most beautiful embroidery magazine’ and with such a range of wonderful projects complete with patterns this could well be worthy of its self-proclaimed title. With all sorts of techniques being used you’re sure to find something new you love.

This issue is filled with gorgeous projects in a range of favourite needlework styles. Following on from her popular Catherine de’ Medici design in issue 107, Maria Rita Faleri has created a stunning cushion cover featuring stylised birds and finished with hand-knotted tassels. The issue also showcases beautiful crewel embroidery, stumpwork with multiple techniques, pretty surface and counted thread embroidery, and sparkling Japanese-style bead embroidery. Also enjoy feature articles by Ansie van der Walt including: Layer by Layer with Marina Knyazeva; My Faded Laundry with Carol-lyn Jackson and The Alanakar Project with Liz Williamson.

PROJECTS: Revival by Brenda Sortwell. Large hexagon box topped with glorious autumn colours in crewel embroidery, with matching needle box and scissor sheath | The Hedgerow by Kay Dennis. Delightful stumpwork panel of hedgerow fruits and flowers, visited by a delicate butterfly and ladybird | Natural Wonder by Maria Rita Faleri. Catherine de’ Medici cushion cover featuring enchanting bird motifs and finished with hand-knotted tassels | Macaron Magic by Merrilyn Whittle. Cute macaron purses in four colourways showcasing Japanese-style bead embroidery | Shaker Spool Box by Betsy Morgan. Handy counted thread box for sewing thread spools with places for scissors, needles and an emery | Interlude by Di Kirchner. Stunning crewel cushion featuring vibrant fruits and acorns | Button Bouquets by Pat Olski. Beautiful Dorset buttons enhance a pincushion and tape measure cover worked with timeless cross stitch | Angel’s Breath by Taetia McEwen. Pretty ribbon and velvet flowers are combined to decorate a lampshade and wreath.

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