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If you haven't already seen Inspirations you should know that each issue is in full color with detailed photographs that explain each and every embroidery technique with step by step directions.  Inspirations Magazine is published four times a year with each season.  The following issues of this wonderful magazine are still in print (with vols. 1, 2, 3, 9  & 28 out of print).  The cost per issue is $13.50 each.  

The Wonderful A to Z Encyclopedia Series of Embroidery Stitches

A to Z Smocking
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A to Z Flowers
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A to Z Ribbon Embroidery
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A to Z Bullions
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A to Z Quilting
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A to Z Stumpwork
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A to Z Beadwork
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A to Z Thread Painting
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A to Z Wool
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For a complete stitch dictionary of issues 1-14 see A to Z Embroidery Stitches. For more stitches and techniques check out A to Z Bullions; A to Z Wool Embroidery which is a continuation of A to Z Embroidery Stitches; A to Z Flowers a lovely compendium of floral embroidery in all styles, their wonderful smocking  book A to Z Smocking Stitches , beautiful A to Z Ribbon Embroidery, A to Z Sewing for Smockers, A to Z Crewel Embroidery , A to Z Stumpwork,  and the latest A to Z Beading.


Inspirations

Inspirations #4

On the cover: Gold Harvest is the first of two pairs of slippers in this issue, these are embroidered with satin stitch fruit.

  • Great Expectations an exquisite crib coverlet and pillowslip with sprays of rosebuds.  
  • Blaze of Glory is a luxurious floral waistcoat decorated with satin stitch flowers.  
  • Baby's Breath is a fragile gown of silk georgette created entirely by hand (baby gown and petticoat pattern included).  
  • Framed Embroideries are four embroidery stitches used to create two stunning pieces.  
  • Brazilian Lights is a magnificent cushion with shimmering Brazilian embroidery.  
  • Granny's Knee Rug is a soft rug handstitched in subtle pastel hues.  
  • Heaven Scent is a lavender sachet worked in canvaswork with silken tassels.   
  • Moon Dance are superb green tartan slippers with heavenly embroidery.  Pattern for slippers are included in multisizes.

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Inspirations #10

On the Cover: Carmen, the cover pillow is covered in two shades of red ribbon roses.

  • Tender Mercies, a matching set of bonnet, mittens and shoes in satin for your baby with bullions
  • Poetic Justice, a glasses case out of wool and embroidered with a bouquet of wool bullion roses  
  • Eternity, a lovely adult heirloom sewn blouse with pintucks, lace insertion and delicate bullion roses - sized Adults 12 - 18   
  • Pastoral Symphony is a woolen hat (pattern not included) which is embroidered with a band of pretty bullion roses and other flowers  
  • The White Rabbit, is a cute bunny for you to embroider with ribbon roses and other silk ribbon embroidery flowers  
  • Bubbles are two cute baby suits (sized Newborn, 3mos and 6mos) out of rugby knit delicately decorated with back stitch hearts and stars  
  • Trailing Vine, an octagon pincushion embroidered with Jacobean style crewel work  
  • Brief encounters, a trio of embroidered bookmarks  

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Inspirations #14

On the Cover: Bunny rabbit stumpwork receiving blanket

  • A multi-sized pattern for an embroidered ladies blouse
  • Shadow work cushion and more stumpwork.
  • Also included is a sundress for young girls 3mo - 24mos with bullions
  • Madeira applique collar and hem.  
  • Of course each stitch technique is explained with step-by-step photographs.  

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Australian Smocking and Embroidery Magazine 

Four issues a year comes out in Jan, April, July, Oct

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Australian Embroidery & Cross Stitch Magazine

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Australian Embroidery, Beading & Cross Stitch Vol. 14 No. 1

A sensational stumpwork special with 10 elegant projects including a cross-stitch golden daffodils. Projects include:
  • Camellia Japonica - a charming jewelry box cover - stumpwork
  • Springs of lavender - Silk Ribbon Embroidery picture
  • Scene Stealer - Gorgeous embellished bag in Barbola Embroidery
  • Thoughts of Autumn - Hardanger, cross-stitch and beaded wall hanging
  • Sarah's Posy - sweet Silk Ribbon embroidered bag
  • Raspberry Sorbet - Scarf with drawn thread work, beading, silk ribbon and thread embroidery.
  • Flitting Among the Flowers - Stumpwork picture
  • Milk Jug Cover - Crocheted and beaded cover for your creamer
  • Beaded to Charm - elegant broach to close your scarf
  • Golden Daffodils - 32 count cross stitch sampler from DMC

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