Love Embroidery magazine

Love Embroidery is the new monthly craft magazine from the makers of Simply Sewing. Featuring more than 15+ trend-led projects every month, easy-to-follow instructions, technical advice, designer profiles and embroidery inspiration, plus an exclusive gift with every issue. It's perfect for anyone who loves – or would love to learn – modern hand and machine embroidery.

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Love Embroidery Magazine - out now!

Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.

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National Embroidery Month 2025 – free projects and tips

February 2025 is National Embroidery Month, so we're getting together with Love Embroidery Magazine to give you four free embroidery designs and top tips to improving your stitching

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How to embroider: A complete guide to embroidery for beginners

Discover the ultimate guide to embroidery. Find top tricks and tips on how to embroider with the experts.

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Get a 200 skein cotton thread set from LoveCrafts worth over £99 when you subscribe to Love Embroidery

Start your Love Embroidery magazine subscription and enjoy monthly inspiration direct to your door.

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Love Embroidery Templates

If you're a Love Embroidery reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.

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10 best Brother embroidery machines to buy in 2025

Looking to find the best Brother embroidery machine for your needs? Discover the best Brother embroidery machines for everyone from hobbyists to business owners.

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Missed an issue of Love Embroidery? Order our latest issues here, or alternatively download a digital issue.

Issue 72 - Fairy light garland, festive cardi, mince pie hoop, elf plushie, advent cushion, napkin rings.

Issue 71 - Gingerbread house whoop, antler headband, felt trees, chic bows, mini jumper decs.

Issue 70 - Hedgehog hoop, floral wall hanging , wreath hoop, halloween lantern, felt mobile.

Issue 69 - Forest hoop, welly boot embellishment, floral wall hanging, veggie hoop, ghost decorations.

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How to Embroider

How to backstitch

Discover how to sew the full range of hand embroidery stitches with our series of beginners' guides. This month, we’re looking at how to sew backstitch.

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Free motion embroidery with machine embroidery designs

We've got two brilliant free motion embroidery tutorials to help you create gorgeous designs inspired by the natural world

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Start your Christmas quilting today! Make a traditional centrepiece for your festive table

Bring Christmas cheer into your home this season with this traditional table centrepiece design sewn using English paper pieced 60° diamonds.

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Free embroidery patterns

Delightfully easy DIY fabric Christmas crackers

Delight dinner guests with these sustainable party favours stitched in your favourite festive fabrics and trims.

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Free bicycle embroidery pattern

Stitch some summer memories with Sara Shoemaker’s retro-inspired bicycle embroidery pattern.

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Improve your quilting confidence with Handi Quilter

If you’re ready to invest in a longarm quilting machine, discover why Handi Quilter is a brand you can trust.

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Love Embroidery competitions

WIN Aurifil x Liberty thread collection worth £180!

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WIN a Search Press book bundle, worth £38!

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Storytelling, craftsmanship and history: The evolution of your favourite fabrics with Liberty 

Follow the design journey of your favourite fabrics with Liberty! From moodboarding to exploring the archive, learn all about the fascinating world of fabric design.

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