FRESH IDEAS WITH THREAD

When the world feels a bit topsy-turvy (as it does right now), it’s important to take time to enjoy some of the simpler things in life. It might be going out for a coffee with a friend, soaking in the sunshine on the commute to work, or losing yourself in your latest embroidery project. And the latter is exactly what we are doing with Miesje Chafer’s striking wall hanging project (see p24). It captures the essence of simplicity at its finest, with a repeating diamondshape pattern, a playful palette and gorgeous little details that only reveal themselves when you get up close and personal to the piece. Oh, and did we mention it features a stunning fabric ruffle too..?