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Each issue of Stitch magazine takes you on an exciting, creative, textile journey... bringing you traditional embroidery techniques and a wealth of creative contemporary ideas.

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A Warm Welcome

Lazy Daisy Bloom • Learn lazy daisy popcorn stitch and celebrate the vibrant hues of summer with a pattern inspired by the beautiful blooms of the season

Delicate Damselfly • Use a range of techniques to create this beautifully shimmering piece, highlighting the intricate beauty of the natural world

Pippa Haynes • Lemon Pepper Studio, founded by Pippa Haynes in 2017, was born from her passion for preserving nature through the art of hand embroidery. Specialising in 3D sculptural embroidery, the studio celebrates the magic of the outdoors, offering everything from creative kits to inspiring classes. Pippa shares how her love of nature and embroidery has shaped her journey, the joy of mindful crafting, and how her studio fosters a slower, more fulfilling approach to creativity

Goldwork Starfish • This project captures the serene beauty of the beach with sparkling starfish and ribbon-made tides, combining goldwork techniques to bring the peaceful atmosphere of a summer day to life

Winners of the 2025 Embroiderers’ Guild Members’ Challenge: Colour Rhythms • The Embroiderers’ Guild Annual Members’ Challenge 2025 invited members to explore the creative theme of ‘Colour Rhythms,’ inspiring unique pieces that blend the artistic worlds of colour and rhythm. Award winners were selected across various categories, showcasing exceptional work in design, technique, and creativity.

Kantha Case • Discover the kantha stitching technique and create a unique sunglasses case featuring a delicate honeysuckle design, blending traditional artistry with modern practicality

Blackwork Koi Carp • Capture the serene beauty of these graceful fish swimming through lily pads. Using silk threads and blending filaments, it brings the vibrant colours and fluid movement of the fish to life

Debbie Harding • Debbie Harding is the designer and managing director of DoodleCraft Design, which specialises in blackwork and cross stitch embroidery kits. Known for their unique ‘stitch-your-own’ collections, DoodleCraft offers a wide range of beautifully crafted designs, blending traditional techniques with modern creativity.

Phenology Wheel • The fourth instalment of your year-long series captures summer in all its glory - with the sun in the sky, waterlilies on sparkling waters, and dragonflies displaying their iridescent wings

Creativity and Community • Take a Stitch 2 Durham (TAS-2 Durham) is a thriving group of creative artists and stitchers. We explore their rich history of exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative projects, and how the group continues to inspire both members and the wider public through its diverse and dynamic approach to textile art.

What’s On

Posy Pockets • Unleash your creativity and discover the joy of working with a bold and vibrant colour palette, combining mixed media techniques to create your very own statement piece

The Gentle Art of Slow Stitching • Textile artist Tilly Rose invites us into her world of slow stitching, where nature’s beauty and creative mindfulness meet. From her Cambridgeshire studio, Tilly shares how her love for the outdoors shapes her hand-stitched creations and the calming, reflective process of stitching that connects us to the world around us.

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Templates • All the templates, guides and patterns you will need to complete this issue’s projects. Please note the scale before starting.

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