FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD

Texture, it’s the unsung hero of all our

embroidery projects (after the shining stars

that are our threads, of course), and we think it deserves a big shout out! In this issue, we’re

exploring lots of different texture-based

techniques, materials and stitches, and how we can incorporate them into our work to create impactful (and tactile) designs. And we’re kicking

things off with Shikira Allyene’s masterclass on

p49. Pull up a chair as she shows you how to add

shimmer and shine with beads, tufts of colour with needlefelting, and fluffy braids with wool

roving, to create two dreamy abstract hoops…