In this issue we showcase an exciting, world-first introduction to Chinese Random Stitch Embroidery by international teacher Margaret Lee, who has used these techniques to work a stunning, realistic pomegranate in vibrant shades of red.

We also feature figurative stumpwork for the first time with a dashing Robin Hood holding a bow and arrow by Kay Dennis.

Continue your stitching adventures with a flamboyant threadpainted hummingbird, exquisite whitework in Hardanger and Schwalm, beautiful crewel and surface embroidery worked on a linen tote or drawstring bag and delightful, dimensional woodland-themed sewing accessories.

• Pomegranate by Margaret Lee
  Discover the amazing potential of Random Stitch Embroidery with this exquisite embroidered study
• Pane Di Casa by Elisabetta Sforza
  Italian linen bread bag adorned with poppies, cornflowers and wheat in surface embroidery
• Coquette by Renette Kumm
  Ornate hummingbird depicted in threadpainting
• Delicate Stitches by Di Kirchner
  Hardanger embroidery worked on fine linen
• Robin Hood by Kay Dennis & Michael Dennis
  Fabulous figurative stumpwork featuring Robin Hood beneath a shady tree
• Field of Flowers by Deborah Love
  Whitework mat with flowers worked using a compelling variety of traditional Schwalm fillings
• Into the Forest by Ana Mallah
  Woodland themed felt sewing accessories charmingly embellished with raised and surface embroidery
• Dawn Chorus by Anna Scott
  Handy tote showcasing a pretty songbird in engrossing crewel embroidery