Get ready for Christmas with the cutest angels, stunning stumpwork and fun counted thread ornaments, and a Christmas stocking.

Meet Betty, the latest in Tania Cohen’s enchanting series of beetle brooches, and a fabulous goldwork frog to add to your accessory collection.

You’ll also discover a beautiful solution for decorating your Christmas table and a divine Reticella project to enjoy throughout the year.

Featured Projects

'Inspirations Issue 124' features the following projects:

• Mistletoe & Holly by Anna Scott

  Ornaments with stumpwork sprigs of mistletoe and holly in classic Christmas colours

• Festive Table by Fumie Suzuki

  Whitework table linen with baubles in Hedebo embroidery amongst sprays of foliage

• Betty Beetle by Tania Cohen

  The latest in a series of elegant and fun brooches showcasing goldwork techniques

• Christmas Treats by Betsy Morgan

  Double the joys of counted thread stitching with clever ornaments that are also pincushions

• Rana by Maria Clara Warschauer

  Little frog in three-dimensional goldwork using coloured metal purls

• Little Angels by Naomi Small

  Enchanting pair of angels made with delicately embellished felt

• Reticella Rose by Di Kirchner

  Beautiful linen needlework accessories featuring reticella motifs

• Hark the Herald Angels by Taetia McEwen

  Christmas stocking inspired by a classic carol and utilising a raised stitch pattern