Embroidery Magazine

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

The magazine has built a reputation for quality and integrity over the years. Our goal is to bring you the latest, most exciting and innovative stitched work – we interview the artists, educators, curators and designers who matter, showcasing their talent as well as reporting on trends.

In each issue you will find in-depth profiles, artists’ essays, and reviews of the latest textile books and exhibitions, as well as news and listings of fashion and textile exhibitions in the UK, all underpinned by inspirational photography.

Embroidery is published six times a year in January, March, May, July, September and November. It is available on subscription and enjoyed by creative people with an interest in creative, innovative stitched work and textiles.

The Embroideress was a quarterly magazine published by Pearsall and Company and the Old Bleach Linen Company from 1922 until 1939. The Embroideress published articles by a new generation of embroidery teachers who were leading the way in terms of creativity in stitching. Illustrations were black and white, with some colour plates. The magazine contained current designs, reviews of books and current embroidery exhibits, information on embroidery from different countries, articles about historical textiles or collections, and different embroidery techniques.

If you’re wondering what 2025 holds for you, wonder no more. Embroidery magazine’s Jan/Feb issue includes a full rundown of compelling exhibitions and events throughout the year and across the UK. 

Our incredible Natural Woman cover star is by Fiona Cowell. Inside, we catch up with Fiona and the creators of the wealth of brilliant artworks from this year's prestigious Hand and Lock Prize for Embroidery.

You’ll also be able to meet the Guild Grads who represent the future of our art, along with the recipient of QEST’s Rising Star Craft Award, Hanny Newton. 

We’re excited about previewing Balinese artist Citra Sasmita’s exhibition at the Barbican; the touring show Made in the Middle, which highlights crafters from the Midlands; and some of the selection panel’s choices for The Broderers’ Exhibition: The Art of Embroidery.

Pictorial extravaganzas come in the form of profiles of Swedish artist and environmentalist Britta Marakatt Labba, and Carola van Dyke, who delights in the droop of a petal.

With all your favourites too, from a quick rundown of holidays and retreats in Out and About to the Somerset Sewing Room of Sian Martin, plus Take 5 Books, it’s too good to miss!

We hope you enjoy the issue…