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Something that really captivates me about embroidery is the obvious care, time and love put into the finished article. Embroidered pieces often become family heirlooms passed down from one generation to the next – what a wonderful tradition to start, ourselves, today. There are plenty of projects in this collection that will do just that – Nina Dyer’s sweet alphabet baby banner on page 112 for instance, or Sabina Gibson’s beautiful polar bear on page 117. We’ve included heaps of just-for-fun fashion ideas and DIYs for the home within these pages, too. We’ve aimed to give you all the info you need to get started in this special edition – if you’re brand new to embroidery or need a little refresher, flick to our Get Started section on page 12. We’ve also got all the embroidery techniques broken down for you in our Stitch Guide on page 126. Needle threaded? Then let’s begin!