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Dizzy & Creative's latest kit, Crewel Heart, is worked on a sturdy cotton base, using a gorgeous combination of romantic pink and green DMC threads. Using a total of 15 embroidery stitches, this kit is perfect for those starting out on a stitching journey and building a stitch repertoire, as well as a pastime piece for the more experienced. The panel is approximately 20cm (8in) square with the outline design printed on it. All DMC threads and needle are included in the kit. A fully illustrated stitch library details each stitch used, set out step by step for both right and left handers. Retails at £17.
Ali Ferguson's work takes inspiration from domestic life and the objects that surround and comfort us in our homes. Vintage fabric and hand-embroidered text are beautifully paired to create evocative pieces that are imbued with the magic of everyday existence. In this wonderful book, Cloth Stories, author Ali Fergusson, reveals the secrets of her work and shares her ingenious methods for finding inspiration at home to create stunning work that uses embroidery, quilting, collage and found objects.
The details are as follows: ISBN 9781849948180 · RRP £25 · Hardback · Published by Batsford in March 2024
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