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.

As we head into autumn it’s time to turn over a new leaf with cover artist Jess Littlewood whose giant cabbage sculpture caused a stir at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition. And, it wouldn’t be the autumn issue without a preview of the Knit + Stitch show with details of this year’s textile galleries. 

You’ll also get to peek inside Claire Wellesley-Smith’s sewing room, while Cas Holmes finds much to identify with in Claire’s new book Reflective Stitch. A feature in praise of Diana Springall on the award of her MBE and all she has done for the embroidery world makes interesting reading.

Elsewhere, we meet Nina Shope whose work is included in the Frida Kahlo exhibition at the Tate; artist-repairer Anita Johnson, for whom objects have life; and young graduate of Chelsea College of Arts, UAL, Mia Zeferino-Birchall, who treats computer code like craft.

Deniz Kurdak explains how the blue and white china of her Turkish homeland provides a wealth of inspiration for her stunning works. And, of course, we feature the Bayeux Tapestry and how it has inspired collaborative works and individual artists.

Meet the Group focuses on Ribble Creative Stitchers, who are rooted in Lancashire.

There’s plenty more to read. Have you heard of ‘Granny Graffiti’? What’s the latest news and what exhibitions should you plan to visit? And how does embroidery feature in bookbinding? Finally, we bring you another Take 5 books feature. Enjoy!