We're loving the strong embroidery and stitching trend right now, and I'm even more excited to try out my new punch needles I got online recently. There's so much beautiful inspiration around too, and this month we've come across a few ideas from some of our favourite crafty magazines and on instagram. Come and check them out below!





1.  Beetlemania
Beautiful coloured beetles and dragonflies created by Victoria Vicente, Lucien Isadora and Luna Menot for Marie Claire Idées (Oct '17).

2. Watercolour Bugs
A beautiful combination of watercolour fabric and embroidery, created by Justine Da Silva for Marie Claire Idées (Oct '17).



3. Denim Flowers
Revitalize an old pair of jeans with some beautiful flowers from this template from Ideas Magazine.  Created by Elsbeth Eksteen. Styled by Carin Smith, photographed by Ed O'Riley.


4.  Punch Needle Love
As mentioned we've been super-inspired by the punch needle (which comes in different sizes), where we saw it first in action from Bookhou's feed this past summer. So much so, we had to buy our own from her.

A post shared by arounna (@bookhou) on Jul 15, 2017 at 2:47pm PDT

Watch it in progress (below).

here is some progress on my #punchneedle piece , I like seeing how the loops form , since I'm working on the backside I rarely see what's happening - so I thought it would be nice to see. I also think either side works for the finished piece ✨👌🏼 #oxfordpunchneedle @amy.oxford #rughooking

A post shared by arounna (@bookhou) on Aug 28, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT

5. On Knit Surfaces
Also inspired by Senorita Lylo whom we wrote about last year as she embroiders on knit surfaces. Perfect for the cupcoming season!


6. Cool Skills
Love this idea by Hopebroidery.

A post shared by Hope Broidery (@hopebroidery) on Sep 17, 2017 at 1:20pm PDT

7. The Frida Pillow
Sublime Stitching has the best patterns..

A post shared by SUBLIME STITCHING (@sublimestitching) on Sep 5, 2017 at 12:28pm PDT

8. A Year of Stitching
Cabbage Stitches is on a fun challenge.

A post shared by Renée Millette (@cabbagestitches) on Sep 24, 2017 at 8:44am PDT

9. Florals Going Strong
Used Threads is amazing.

A post shared by 🇬🇧 Rachael (@usedthreads) on Sep 26, 2017 at 12:35am PDT

10. Extra Terrestial
And how can we forget this one by A. Mao. Handmade

A post shared by À mão (@a.mao.handmade) on May 26, 2017 at 2:42pm PDT