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Stitch Magazine – Summer 2011

April 21, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 22 Comments

The latest issue of Stitch Magazine has just been published and it is all about Colour. I was lucky enough to have three projects included.

My favourite is the Elephant Placemats that I made using a repurposed Malaysian Batik Sarong for the elephant appliqués. I think they will be perfect next time I make an Asian inspired meal..

I also made a Table Runner with sashiko embroidered circles teamed with some Pippijoe fabric.

Lastly I made a wallet using some Japanese indigo prints and a few 50 Yen coins for decoration.

It is a lovely issue with some gorgeous projects from some of my favourite designers including – Jenny, Penny, and Ayumi.  Stitch magazine is now published quarterly.

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  1. Vickie says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:41 am

    I can’t wait to get this issue! The elephant placemats are wonderful!

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  2. Casey says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:43 am

    Wow, fantastic work. I’m going to try to get my paws on this magazine. I’m definitely into small projects 🙂

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  3. Nicky says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:44 am

    Love all these projects but the elephants are gorgeous – I think all elephants should be purple! 🙂

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  4. KaHolly says

    April 22, 2011 at 3:48 am

    Great projects! I’m just loving that wallet!!

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  5. West Michigan Quilter says

    April 22, 2011 at 5:25 am

    Love all your projects, especially the elephant placemats. I must get that magazine.

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  6. nest full of eggs says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:00 am

    i just picked up this issue yesterday ~ congrats on your 3 projects being published !

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  7. Sonia says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:11 am

    I will have to look for this issue! Love all your stuff, but those placemats are fantastic!

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  8. Linda says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:43 am

    Love that table runner Lisa it looks gorgeous.
    xx

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  9. Terriaw says

    April 22, 2011 at 6:56 am

    Congrats on having three projects in the new Stitch magazine! I love the sashiko circles/bubbles on the table runner (very elegant) and your clever use of the coins on the wallet.

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  10. Josefina says

    April 22, 2011 at 8:22 am

    You are doing a beautiful work
    I congratulate them.
    have a good day.
    Josefina
    tijeras y cuchara wordpress.com

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  11. Catskill Quilter says

    April 22, 2011 at 9:16 am

    Wow – love all of your designs! The elephants are fabulous, and I am going to have to get the magazine to make the darling wallet…was just fingering my Japanese indigos yesterday, and put them in their own little pile so that I could start a new project with them. Now I know what it will be. CONGRATS on all of your designs!

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  12. Talin's Corner says

    April 22, 2011 at 10:14 am

    Love the elephant place mats. I don not think I could ever be able to use them as such though, they are way to pretty.

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  13. Chocolate Cat says

    April 22, 2011 at 1:40 pm

    3 great projects but I think the Elephants are my favorites too!!

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  14. Mary says

    April 23, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Great projects! All of them are great. The table runner would look great for our flat. I must find out how I can buy a copy of Stitch Magazine from the UK.

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  15. Dogwood says

    April 23, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    Ohmygosh…you are truly becoming famous. I am so happy for you and proud of you. I love all the projects that they published. Smiles to you.
    Have a fun and happy Easter day.

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  16. erica says

    April 23, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    LOVE the idea of using coins as decoration – I have a pile of those suckers just sitting, waiting for a purpose!
    Love the elephants, too!

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  17. Anita says

    April 23, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Hi Lisa, I’m so excited!!!! I looked through your tutorial section for the wallet pattern and made one. It’s just right!!! I had no problem at all following the instructions. Thanks a ton….I’m off to make some more. Hugs, Anita.

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  18. Sew Useful Designs says

    April 24, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Absolutely stunning designs, Lisa! I love your choice of fabrics with the elephants, and the simple elegance of the table runner. You’re awesome!

    Happy Easter to you and your family!

    Hugs!!!
    Vikki xoxoxo

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  19. Corrie says

    April 25, 2011 at 3:42 am

    ohhhhh love stitch! I have bought a few issues direct from interweave at great expense thanks to their shipping costs but they are stunning magazines. Well done on getting in there

    corrie:)

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  20. Conny's Cottage says

    April 25, 2011 at 3:53 am

    very very wonderful

    i like it

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  21. ayumills says

    April 27, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    I always love your projects in Stitch, Lisa! My favorite is the wallet with three 50 yens sewn! That is really creative! Did you know that any coin that has a hole like that is usually associated with bringing a luck in Japan?!
    The elephant placemats are gorgeous too~!!

    Reply
  22. alexandra s.m. says

    May 7, 2011 at 5:10 pm

    Love LOVE your projects Lisa <3

    Reply

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