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Embroidery magazine is exclusively devoted to all aspects of embroidery and stitched textiles in art, design, craft and culture.

We are proud to be the magazine of choice for people with an interest in creative, innovative stitched work and textiles.

14/10/2025

Jane Sanders’ () works feature many of the most celebrated musicians of our time, from
and Debbie Harry to Stevie Wonder and .

Starring on our cover this issue is , who Jane celebrates as the most successful composer of love songs this country has ever had. Via social media, Jane asked Paul’s fans to donate hearts for his jacket and was met with a flurry, which were incorporated into her final portrait – a collaboration between artist and fans.

David Bowie is another of the greats Jane has depicted, including a symbolic butterfly on his headgear.

Jane called her practice because at the time a small corner of the kitchen was the only space she could find in which to create.

Find out more about Jane’s upcoming exhibition in our November/December issue.

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13/10/2025

As the russet leaves fall from the trees to reveal their intricate, beautiful silhouettes, Embroidery magazine dives into the run up to Christmas with an issue that is pure inspiration.

Our cover feature focuses on the work of Jane Sanders Stitchin in the Kitchen, who captures likenesses of a host of celebrated musicians in felt, stitch and mixed media. And, yes, that is Macca on the cover, with a multitude of hearts to celebrate him as the most successful composer of love songs this country has ever had.

Elsewhere, we preview some of the stunning finalists in the Hand & Lock Prize in the competition’s 25th anniversary year, and what’s coming up at Knit + Stitch Northern Ireland and Harrogate Knit+ Stitch Show

Our feature on eco-fashion is inspired by a group which has been taking Instagram by storm , while we also meet Elizabeth Scarlett Elizabeth Scarlett, head of the eponymous brand of embroidered velvet products. Elsewhere, we profile Lissie Baldwin lissiebaldwin and discover she’s working on a project that requires a multitude of feathers.

With a focus on art dolls, we chat to two artists with widely differing styles, Ella Goodwin and Ali Pickard , while we also go behind the scenes at Fine Cell Work, the charity and social enterprise helping prisoners out of a destructive spiral. Meanwhile, describes the joy to be found in searching for vintage haberdashery and fabric and incorporating it into her work.

There’s plenty more, including an artist who stitches in the silence of the forest .art, a look back at the work of Winsome Douglass, a short intro to the Opus Anglicanum-inspired pieces by the irreverent Tanya Bentham Opus Anglicanum, and a host of thoughtful gift ideas, plus book and exhibition reviews.

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08/10/2025

Artist, educator and writer Cas Holmes Artist is interested in the passage of time and the liminal spaces connecting land, people, and place. Using worn paper, cloth, paint and stitch Cas’s current work resonates with the ephemeral things experienced daily, everyday objects and items used or collated from her walks. “Making Connections” is a body of work centred around ideas of how our minds connect to “matter”, celebrating local connections following major life changes.

Join Cas in the Thread Talk on the 11th November as she shares how these connections inspire her creativity and evolve into artworks. Purchase your ticket here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eg-thread-talks-cas-holmes-making-connections-tickets-1530462417289

You can also learn more about Cas’s journey and how it has influenced her creative practice in the January/February 2024 issue of Embroidery Magazine by visiting the archive.

Not a subscriber? No worries! Get full searchable access to the Embroidery archive, that’s 475+ issues and every new release as it hits the shelves/devices, all for just £44.99. Tap the link https://www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/embroidery/digital-library-subscription/ to subscribe.

07/10/2025

Join for this online demonstration Small Steps in Swedish Weaving with Sarah Boardman .

You’ve heard, "the back should be as neat as the front"?

What if you didn't need to worry about that?

Swedish Weaving embroidery has no threads on the reverse side of the fabric!

Also known as Huck embroidery, it is worked entirely on the surface of the fabric. Intrigued? Allow Sarah to demonstrate, join as she introduces you to this wonderful hand embroidery technique.

She will demonstrate some of the basic stitches along with giving a brief history, showing some historic examples as well as some of her own work.

Can't make the live event? There is an on demand ticket option. The event recording will be sent to you automatically when it is available. Head to the link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eg-demo-small-steps-in-swedish-weaving-with-sarah-boardman-tickets-1411265847139 to book your ticket.

06/10/2025

Now Available for Institutions 🔑 Unlock the World of Textile Art with Embroidery Magazine’s Digital Archive

Embroidery magazine invites universities, colleges, and libraries to provide their students, researchers, and patrons with unlimited access to a rich, fully searchable digital archive.

This invaluable resource is perfect for teaching, academic study, and deepening your understanding of the diverse and vibrant world of textile art.

Subscribers gain instant access to a growing collection of over 450 beautifully curated back issues, dating all the way back to 1922.

The archive can be explored by artist, technique, theme, and more, making it an indispensable tool for research, inspiration, and discovery.

PLUS, every new issue is included as soon as it’s published, so your users stay up to date with the latest in textile innovation, techniques, and contemporary practice.

Whether it’s for academic research or creative inspiration, this archive is an essential resource for anyone passionate about embroidery and textile art.

Subscribe today and open the door to over a century of embroidery expertise, creativity, and inspiration. Link to purchase https://institutions.exacteditions.com/embroidery-magazine

29/09/2025

Exclusive offer for Textile Students... ✨️

We understand that purchasing study resources can be challenging for students.

With our digital archive you will gain full access to over 450 past issues of Embroidery, dating back to 1932.

PLUS access to every new issue, as they're released.

The archive is fully searchable, making it easy to find specific eras, artists, or techniques to inspire you and support your studies.

We’re offering students access to our digital archive at a reduced price of £5 every two months or £30 per year.

To subscribe, simply sign up with your college, school, or university email address to verify your eligibility. Link to purchase is in our bio.

25/09/2025

Join Marion Plumb for the October Thread Talks event: Hidden World of the Geisha

Everything you wanted to know about geisha and were afraid to ask.

Marion Plumb is a mixed media textile artist and collector of ethnic indigo-dyed cloth and vintage Japanese silk kimono.

Regular visits to Japan kindled an interest in its culture and history and led her to research the fascinating background to both the kimono and the geisha world.

Marion’s talk is a no-holds-barred look at the iconic geisha image, unlocking some of the mysteries of their unique role in Japanese culture, both historically and in the 21st century.

To book your tickets head over to the link in our bio.

This event will be recorded. Those with live tickets, you will also be given access to the recording once it is available.

If you are unable to attend the live event, then register to see the On Demand version via the Embroiderers' Guild website.

23/09/2025

Book tickets now for London’s biggest textile fair, Knit + Stitch from the 9th - 12th October 2025, Alexandra Palace, London!

Stock up on quality craft supplies from over 200 exhibitors, explore Textile Galleries featuring world-renowned textile artists, a vast array of workshops, talks & lectures and so much more to be announced!

Use code EMBG25 to save £2* at checkout!
T&Cs: £2 off standard adult / concession tickets only.

Offer not valid on VIP, Child or group ticketsor on Saturday 11th October. Offer expires Sunday 5th October 2025. Transaction fee applies.

Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.

Join Artistic Director Anthea Godfrey for a private tour of The Embroiderers’ Guild “Behind the Stitches” exhibition.

Knit & Stitch London: Friday 10 October 2025 : 16:30pm - 17:15pm & Sunday 12 October 2025 : 15:30pm - 16:15pm

You can book a tour via the Box Office section on the K&S website: Tickets cost £8.00. Limited tickets available.

Link here https://www.knitandstitchshow.co.uk/london/embroiderers-guild/

16/09/2025

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T&Cs: This code is for a pair of standard single day adult tickets. Not valid on VIP or group tickets. Offer expires Sunday 5th October 2025. £5 fee on Saturday 11th October.

14/09/2025

The are thrilled to have Kirstie MacLeod delivering a Thread Talk event this week, Tuesday 16th September.

Kirstie, the creator of The Red Dress project, will discuss the unique journey of initiating and guiding the garment around the world these past 16 years.

Sharing details of the dress’s construction, experiences from the greater project and stories from some of the remarkable embroiderers who added their voices and stitches to the burgundy silk cloth.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eg-thread-talks-kirstie-macleod-the-red-dress-tickets-1358596250959?aff=Instagram

To book your tickets head over to the link

This event will be recorded. Those with live tickets, you will also be given access to the recording once it is available.

If you are unable to attend the live event, then register to see the On Demand version via their website.

12/09/2025

Join Melanie Missin on 13th September for this online demonstration: Dyeing to do the Colour Wheel hosted by

Melanie loves dyeing fabrics and any other natural fibres she can. Over the years she has experimented with many recipes to create different variations in the colours.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/eg-demo-dyeing-to-do-the-colour-wheel-with-melanie-missin-tickets-1369967542799

Using the colour theory, Procion dyes and some ‘recipes’, Melanie will show you how to create the colourwheel with three warm colour dyes, Red, Intense Blue and Golden Yellow and three cool colour dyes, Magenta, Lemon and Turquoise. Then wait for the magic to begin. You can achieve so many different colours or shades from three primary colours. Sometimes black is used as well which is a whole new dyeing game!

Now she dyes all her own embroidery threads, fabrics, lace, braids etc to use in her work, workshops and to sell.

“I hope you will enjoy this process and the outcomes as much as I do.”

Can't make the live event? There is an on demand ticket option. The event recording will be sent to you automatically when it is available.

If you're not already an Embroiderers' Guild member and would like to access our wide variety of events and other member benefits, you can for £42 per annum or twelve payments of £3.95 per month. Find out more via the link in their bio.

05/09/2025

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