The Embroidered Art of Chloe Giordano is a detailed insight into the beautiful hand embroidery of one of the UK’s favourite stitchers. Packed with stunning photography that complements the intricate stitching, this is an inspirational feast for the embroidery enthusiast.
Kathy Halper is a multi-disciplinary artist whose embroidered portraits explored the emerging trend of private teenage moments being shared on social media.
The Nature Of Creativity written by Jane E Hall is a timely book for our age, focusing on how our connection with nature can inspire us and evoke creativity from within. She discusses how a number of things connect together, such as mindfulness and the power of nature to make us feel positive coupled with a desire to create art and craft. You will learn how to nurture creativity to become an artist, using inspiration starting on your own doorstep.
Emma from the Makers’ Marks shares some of the needlepoint stitching fundamentals and handy hints to help you get started putting thread to canvas.
Embroidery is back in a big way as people are now gravitating towards high quality, unique, and more interesting heirloom-worthy pieces instead of plain designer clothing or ones with nondescript prints. Check out these new ways to revamp your style with colorful embroidery.
Issue 20 of XStitch Magazine blows that myth apart! Our Mystery issue features fourteen original cross stitch patterns from some of the best designers in the business, all of whom have put their spin on the mysterious theme! Want to find out what you can sink your needle into? All will be revealed!
Nicole O’Loughlin is an embroidery artist from Tasmania whose embroidered artworks tell fearless tales with dry humour and a sharp eye.
Coming to a new craft as a beginner isn’t easy. With so many inspiring needlepoint kits to choose from, it’s hard to know where to
Paint With Thread by Emilie Ferris is a richly illustrated step-by-step guide with five main projects for readers to follow, all inspired by the changing of the seasons and its impact on nature. With detailed tutorials, a separate stitch guide and all the information required to begin and finish each embroidery project.
Mana Morimoto is an embroidery explorer from Tokyo, Japan. She makes the invisible visible by augmenting reality with threads.
Resilient Stitch by Clare Wellesley Smith focuses on the connection between wellbeing and textiles and how the two can work in tandem, featuring both community and individual projects. Cas Holmes reviews this fascinating book for Mr X Stitch!
Lottie Liggins is a UK-based hand embroiderer who uses found materials in combination with typographic stitching to create a modern nostalgia.
