Inspirations Magazine Issue 127 (2025) - Delicious Stitches

In this issue we introduce the first in a series of three goldwork knot gardens by Tania Cohen, each featuring a different metal thread colour.

We also present a beautiful project showcasing Aemilia Ars, a style of Italian needlelace, for the first time, with a delicate design surrounding a linen square by Di Kirchner.

You will also find projects utilising crewel embroidery, blackwork, stumpwork, silk ribbon and threadpainting, as well as a cute little box with surface embroidery.

• Daffodowndilly by Brenda Sortwell
  Superb stumpwork study of a uniquely patterned flower carefully matched with fennel and a gleaming beetle
• Spotted Wood Kingfisher by Renette Kumm
  Threadpainted study depicting the unique plumage of this forest bird
• Aemilia Ars by Di Kirchner
  Elegant edging for a linen square utilising an Italian needlelace technique
• Gardening with Gold by Tania Cohen
  Exquisite panel showcasing goldwork techniques, the first of a series of three parterre designs
• Honeycrisp Apple by Christine Burton
  Three-dimensional pincushion with a colourful and contemporary approach to blackwork
• Just Resting by Susan Casson
  You can almost hear the fairy wrens sing in this stumpwork scene worked over a painted background
• Easter Surprise by Ana Mallah
  Pretty flowers adorn each side of this delightful gift box
• The Moth Di van Niekerk
  Stumpwork and silk ribbon add lively dimension to a botanical print