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Inspirations magazine from Australia contains "The World's Most Beautiful Embroidery" as proclaimed on each cover. Each issue is full of inspiration, and includes patterns to pull out and use.
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Magazines are listed in reverse issue order (newest at the top)
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Inspirations
Suburb Thread Painted Cushions and Jenny McWhinney's Magical Elephant Blanket and Pillow case is featured in this issue.
Issue 58 35719 $15.95
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Inspirations
Projects include a gorgeous quilt embroidered with roses, hollyhocks, daisies and lavender.
Issue 57 32485 $15.95
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Inspirations
Celebrate Christmas with four quick projects plus the luscious charm of felted knitting.
Issue 56 31057 $15.95
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Inspirations
Learn the secrets of a perfectly stitched monogram plus discover the allure of Tambour Work.
Issue 55 30270 $15.95
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Inspirations
Create remarkable Soporna embroideries plus rescuing vintage textiles.
Issue 54 28310 $15.95
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Inspirations
Beautiful project ideas to make in a weekend.
Issue 53 23854 $15.95
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Inspirations
These amazing projects include a Sweet Hydrangeas bag and a cute cosy blanket.
Issue 52 21989 $15.95
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Inspirations
Projects include a gorgeous baby blanket, goldwork accessories, and an endearing thread painted dog!
Issue 51 21290 $15.95
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With 8 extra pages, 15 fantastic projects, step-by-step instructions for 21 different stitches, and 50 prizes to be won, this is the biggest issue ever and is not to be missed. Inside the magazine you'll find a whimsical Noah's Ark blanket to keep your little one cosy and warm, a sumptuous cushion of soft gold damask, lavishly decorated with sprays of beautiful pink roses plus so much more. If that's not enough to excite you, also included is the second booklet of the collectable 'learn to' series, 'Fabulous Insects' - FREE! Each tiny creature has been designed for you by one of the worlds leading embroiderers - Lesley Turpin-Delport of South Africa.
Issue 50 18791 $15.95
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A lovely variety of projects for needleworkers of all levels. Projects include a children's blanket by Jenny McWhinney and Jan Kerton, a needlecase by Kris Richards and a handkerchief sachet by Susan O'Connor.
Issue 49 17249 $14.95
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The beautiful embroidery projects include an Enchanting Fairy Blanket, an elegant silk ribbon coathanger and a ribbon embroidered pillow.
Issue 48 16284 $15.95
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Inspirations
Featured this month is a quick and easy scissor case, a multi-sized patterns for an angelic dress and a captivating heart blanket.
Issue 47 15388 $15.95
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A pretty silk ribbon cushion, and hilarious duck blanket and an adorable tickle glove with removeable bears!
Issue 46 13416
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Inspirations
The beautiful embroidery in this issue includes a threadpainted elephant, a magnificent linen bag and the romance of beading!
Issue 45 11354
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Featured this month is an exotic embroidered evening bag with beads and sequins, a gorgeous cashmere blanket decorated with loveable bears and flowers, an elegant cushion with ornate lattice and lavish flowers and a striking artichoke design embellishing a cashmere hot water bottle cover.
Issue 44 89132 $15.95
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In this issue: Bird of Paradise, a glorious peacock worked in silk and gold threads. First Blush, an elegant silk needlecase. Sahara, an exotic camel blanket. Best Friends, irresistible stumpwork cats. Bell Fraise, stunning wild strawberry. Fil D'Or, perfection in goldwork. Penny Squares, a charming redwork sachet. Gilded Rose, exquisite ribbon embroidered pot.
Issue 43 87982 $14.95
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Inspirations
In this isssue: An adorable child's blanket, Charming botanical study in ribbons and threads, exquisite bead embroidered evening bag, stunning needlecase richly decorated with padded strawberries, lavishly embroidered wool baby blanket, opulent beauty created with gold, pearls and crystals, sweet and soft little bears, a striking stumpwork butterfly and thistle, exotic embroidered elephant.
Issue 42 87056 $14.95
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Inspirations
Another issue filled with beautiful pieces! These include a small handbag embellished with beads, a thread painted rooster , a unique dragonfly music box, a simple kids applique blanket and many others.
Issue 41 85226 $14.95
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Inspirations
Another issue filled with beautiful pieces! These include a small handbag embellished with bullion roses, a crewel cushion, a crewel sewing purse, an Egyptian stumpwork piece, a wool baby blanket and many others.
Issue 40 84365 $14.95
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Captivating story book, a luscious pomegranate, Susan O'Connor's favourite blanket and much more
Issue 39 83546 $14.95
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This issue is full of gorgeous projects and every one of them is achievable, even for the raw beginner. Projects include: For The Love of Roses, a superb cushion with lush embroidery on rich damask; Threads of Time, a little doily to introduce the embroiderer to basic Hardanger techniques and Sports Day, fun cushions for the sports lover.
Issue 38 82157
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The diversity of this issue will delight you with its variety of new ideas including Market Day, a gorgeous rug featuring Mr. Pip and Milly (mice) returning from the market and the Rustle of Winter, a tiny fieldmouse sitting among the ragged winter leaves. Also featured is a wonderfully scented heat cushion with elegant embroidery and Berry Delight, clusters of miniature berries to decorate the lids of tiny trinket pots.
Issue 37 81191 $15.95
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Full of breathtaking projects and special offers..this issue is sure to tempt you! Projects include: Elizabethan Sweetbag, an exquisitely embroidered sweetbag, Nature's Jewel, a ruby throated hummingbird picture to challenge you, Bunnies in the Berry Patch, an embroidered blanket with endearing bunnies and more.
Issue 36 79512
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Of all the projects in this issue those that have caused the most 'oohs and aahs' are the exquisite little houses by Caroline Pearce and Susan O'Connor's paperweight.
Issue 35 78431 $14.95
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Projects include Safe Keeping..a double sided stumpwork pinwheel, Midnight Feast..two thread painted little mice enjoying a midnight feast on a captivating rug, an elegant Madeira worked guest towel, a pretty coat hanger with ribbon pansies and shadow worked bow, two gorgeous day gowns decorated with embroidery and lace, charming baby towels with matching face washers, dalmatian puppies stitched on a winter white coat and more.
Issue 34 76855 $14.95
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Inspirations
Embroider an elegant lingerie bag with Kris Richards' bullion roses or Susan O'Conner's charming hand towel with pink roses and white alyssum or gold organza ribbon. This issue also features a pretty woolen tea cosy, a daintily embroidered baby blanket, a simple nightgown with a cross-over bodice embellished with sprigs of lavender roses and many more inspiring ideas!
Issue 33 75692
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A snuggly embroidered bunny blanket, elegant handkerchiefs, and stunning jewelled dragonflies are just a few of the wonderful projects in this issue. There are also a briar rose wreath and designs for embroidery on clothing to make this issue inspiring.
Issue 32 74621 $13.95
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Inspirations
Embroider the elegant cutwork daffodil evening bag, Narcissus, as shown on the cover! Other projects include The Formal Garden, featuring detached chain topiary trees; Antique Gold, a lavishly beaded evening bag; Little Imp, a colorful library bag; Angel Child, a cute toddler outfit; Golden Threads needle book; and The Four Seasons, tiny pictures portraying each season. Full size lift-out patterns for many of the projects.
Issue 31 73451 $13.95
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This issue features an incredible footstool, Magnificent Obsession--the ultimate embroidery project. Click here to see a picture of the top of the footstool. Among the many beautiful projects, there is also a Repair Bear mending pouch. There are beautiful embroidered greeting cards, a sparkling embroidered cat, Brazilian embroidered cushion, and a delightful blanket with adorable cats.
Issue 30 71473 $15.95
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This issue's theme is a celebration of flowers, and that is certainly the case. From an array of pansies scattered on a blanket, to charming daisy decorated pillows, to a lovely flower and birdhouse design for an apron, and a "perfect" ribbon rose piece this issue is guaranteed to delight and inspire. There are more designs inside as well as complete instructions and tips.
Issue 29 69924
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This issue features many beautiful embroidery and crosstitch projects such as; "Strawberry fields forever;,This exquisite embroidery is a wonderful example of the technique of Or Nué. The intricate design is achieved by laying Japanese gold and couching with lustrous silk threads. Couched work is the technique by which threads are held in place by others. Threads are laid on the ground fabric and retained there by couching stitches worked at varying intervals to form each decorative pattern.
Issue 28 68533
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This issue features "Devoted Friends" Select your favorite character. Maybe it's the pretty ballerina, the caring nurse of the cute imp in the raincoat. Last issue we presented six of Jenny McWinney's colourful bears for you to stitch. Now we give you six more and include instructions for sewing them into this warm and toasty quilt. Comfort never looked so good!
Issue 27 26370
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You'll love making these lovable little bears. In this issue there are many wonderful articles such as; "Julia's Rose," Elegant standard rose with colorful stitched border.
Issue 26 65070 $13.95
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This wonderful issue of Inspirations features many new and exciting projects including,"Birdsong," birds from an English garden exquisitely rendered on a cosy wool rug, and "Nastalgia," Exquisite silk and lace evening purse with ribbon flowers. Just to name a few.
Issue 25 63823
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Inspirations Baby
Includes over 20 magical projects to create for your baby including: The Receiving Shawl, For the Nursery pillow, The Bed Linen, Essential Undergarments, The Christening Ensemble, Indispensable Accessories, The Blanket, The First Dress, and The Ball. Also includes 10 step-by-step stitch instructions for the Smocker's Knot, Granitos, Eyelets, Loop Stitch, Shadow work variation, Twirled ribbon rose, Grab Stitch, Pleating, Trellis stitch, and the Raised hem stitch.
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The Feast (Bright red chilies stitched on a man's apron and an oven mitt), Dare to Dream (silk dupioni cushion covered with roses and pearls), Damask Rose (knitted cardigan with floral sprays), Fine Dining (tablecloth embellished with shadow worked lily of the valley), Honey bears bag and pot cover, Revival coffee maker cover, The Butterfly and the Rose (an elegant black satin jewellery box), Good Tidings christmas cards, and more!
Issue 24 60780
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The Magic of Herbs (a dainty set of three pillows), The Creative Needle (a cottage garden needlecase on ticking), Small Wonders (a unique beetle with goldwork techniques), Wild Rose (six rose scented sachets), Cornucopia tablecloth, Bunny Love wool rug, Tara framed embroidery, Illusions (classical white linen blouse), Peace on Earth santa, and Stitch Book.
Issue 23 56460 $13.95
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Family Heirloom blanket for bears or babies; Sea Shells linen napkins; Heavenly Dreams lace trimmed nightgown, Botanica embroidered gardening hat; Hey, Diddle Diddle nursery sheet set; A Scottish Thistle trinket bot; Safe Journey silk traveller's safe; Thread painted pansy to frame; Soap Opera bath linens. Liftout pattern for Heavenly Dreams and Botanica projects; Liftout transfer sheet for sea shells.
Issue 22 54535
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Sensational linen blouse offers an entire garden you can tastefully wear! Cute and cuddly teddy bears
decorate a very serviceable chatelaine. A humble cane basket is transformed into a work
of art designed to store your works in progress. Bonnets, cushions, hand towels and more.
Issue 21 51235
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Designs featuring diverse techniques plus some with comfortable familiarity. Net darning and surprisingly easy Japanese Temari. A pretty wool embroidered needle case - a perfect project for beginners. Much more.
Issue 20 47746 $13.95
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Featuring Susan O'Connor's "to die for" girl's dress, Spun Sugar. And your favorite little one will be too cute in the easy care Sweet Heart outfit including a dress, leggings and hat. Other projects include a natural hemp table runner, an aromatic lavender bag, and an award winning rug, plus more.
Issue 19 46238
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A complete guide to tassel making will ensure success as you create Allegro - a regal tassel of rich luxurious colors. Bunnies, sheep, and a pup are featured on sheet sets, a wool cot quilt, and a lavishly embroidered Fido. Also includes a magnificent evening bodice and a silk nightgown delicately embroidered.
Issue 18 44630
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For Love of Country, a quillow (combination quilt and pillow). An exquisite baby quilt with wool shadow embroidery in soft pastels. Strawberry Baby, an endearing romper and matching cap. And a handbag mirror embroidered with flowers and a butterfly. Plus 5 more projects.
Issue 17 41332
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Bullions for beginners will help you master Encore, a sampler of 24 bullion motifs. An elegant cream cushion with ribbon-worked pansies, two delightful baby outfits, a beautiful wool-embroidered rug and 4 more projects to delight your needlework fancy.
Issue 16 40482
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Full of luscious projects to fill your days and nights. Butterfly's Day Out is a pure wool jacket filled with extraordinary free-form embroidery. A charming four piece baby outfit features softly sculptured bears. Dainty heirloom garments for a precious doll. More.
Issue 15 38403
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Exciting embroidery techniques. An alluring cushion with shadow work. A classic Elizabethan roundel of intricate stumpwork embroidery. A snow-white toddler's dress with hand-stitched Madeira applique. Nine pages of step-by-step photos and instructions in the Stitch Book.
Issue 14 35310 $13.95
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Walk down Memory Lane as you re-create a gracious ticking sampler bag. Flower of Japan will introduce you to traditional Japanese embroidery. A dazzling footstool embroidered with a goldwork bee. More.
Issue 13 33087
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Inspirations Gifts
Sixteen enchanting gifts from the heart. All projects come with full instructions for every stitch and technique used. Pretty embroidered linen handkerchiefs, an elegant silk ribbon embroidered coathanger, an opulent pair of spectacle cases, two tiny brooches, and more.
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This issue features a number of elegant designs, including a linen backpack decorated with tea roses, a knee rug adorned with ribbon roses, and the cover item, a knitted jacket embroidered with a variety of colourful blooms.
Issue 12 26368
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Here you will find instructions for a number of lovely items, including a baby's coverlet and pillow case, a lingerie bag with shadow embroidery, a sachet, a nightgown, a storybook blanket, and a charming stuffed mouse.
Issue 11 26365
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This issue features projects that would make perfect gifts. These include a dramatically coloured and embroidered pillow, a matching set of bonnet, mittens and shoes for a newborn, a woolen hat, a pincushion, a spectacle case, and more.
Issue 10 26364 $13.95
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Exquisite projects in this issue include: handtowels delicately embroidered in muted colors, a sampler of intricately stitched hearts and flowers, a scalloped blanket embroidered with a profusion of fruit and flowers, a cream jumper with ribbon roses, white damask napkins embroidered with succulent fruit, and many more.
Issue 8 26363
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Here you will find charming items to create, such as a wool rug with sculptured bluebirds, an evening bag sprinkled with golden roses, two embroidered projects for baby, a nightdress featuring shadow trapunto, and others.
Issue 7 26362
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This issue is filled with designs for embroidering a variety of items with floral motifs. Included are bed linens, an elegant bed jacket, a bookcover, a pincushion, and a pillow. There are also designs for embroidered silk and batiste dresses for little girls, and a classic jumper featuring Australian wildflowers.
Issue 6 26361
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Featured here you will find a beautiful baby cocoon covered with colorful butterflies, a rug with bright images of roosters, a dressing gown with floral embroidered lapels, beaded dragons on dressing slippers, angels using metallic threads, and much more.
Issue 5 26360
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Sensational projects include Great Expectations, an exquistie crib coverlet and pillowslip with sprays of rosebuds, Blaze of Glory, a floral waistcoat decorated with satin stitch flowers, Baby's Breath, a gown of silk georgette created entirely by hand, Framed Embroideries, Brazilian Lights, a cushion with shimmering Brazilian embroidery, Granny's Knee Rug, a soft knee rug handstitched in subtle pastel hues, Heaven Scent, a lavender sachet worked in canvaswork with silken tassels, Golden Harvest, cosy red tartan slippers embroidered with satin fruit stitch, and Moon Dance, green tartan slippers with heavenly embroidery.
Issue 4 77437
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This issue is filled with marvellous ideas including The Knot Garden Footstool, Bunny Blanket, Silk Ribbon Beret, Little Treasures, four delightful embroidered singlets, Woollen Tea Cozy, Silk Sewing Bag, Heirloom Doll Collection, a five piece outfit for porcelain dolls, and Goldwork, a sparkling pincushion using metal thread embroidery.
Issue 3 77436
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