INSPIRATIONS  Back Issues

**AUSTRALIAN EXCHANGE RATE is rising by the minute.  The end result of this is the cost of importing products from Australia has increased, so unfortunately the price of all new Australian Smocking and Inspirations magazines and reorders of back issues will go up to $18.00 per issue.**

Inspirations # 64
Pocket Project
-Pincushion sampler Splendour - Stunning cushion with silk ribbon flowers & Celtic knot border Cupcake - Gorgeous blanket decorated with cupcakes Tea Time - charming little bear tea cosy Irish Lace - Exquisite Irish lace evening bag  Snuggles  - Two gorgeous sleeping bags for babies Snowbelle - Elegant silk bag embellished with beads & sequins  Hello Sailor -Jaunty denim hat for toddler boys Sweet Pea -Dainty embroidered romper for a baby girl

$ 18.00

 

Inspirations # 58
Pocket Project
-A cover for you ipod Pocket Project- Richelieu needlecase Elephant Walk - Thread painted blanket & pillowcase Symphony - Trio of thread painted floral cushions Victorian Lace- Drawn Thread pincushion  Rosamund - Work bag with Jacobean embroidery Flower Power  - Lifelike stumpwork study  Sakura - Unique thread painted needlecase Elegance -Stylish makeup purse

$ 16.00

 

Inspirations # 57

Plums & Honeysuckle -Fabulous Elizabethan botanical Dear Heart- Endearing bear chatelaine Rosa Victoriana - Glorious quilt with lavish embroidery Firefly - Stunning crewel embroidered evening bag Meadowsweet - Beautiful stumpwork study  The Flower Fairy - Gorgeous thread painted fairy bag Snow on the Mountain  - Stylish embroidered book cover  Little Bits of Bliss - Elegant embroidered needlecases Grace and Favour -Two richly embroidered guest towels and much more

$ 16.00

 

Inspirations # 51

Monet et le Papier Jaune-Further adventures of Monet with his friend Archie Flowers for Elizabeth- Exquisitely embroidered sweetbag Cockatoo Apple - Delicate traditional Casulguidi embroidery The Shaggy Dog - Endearing thread painted dog Little Darlings - Gorgeous baby blanket Golden Dreams - Delightful goldwork accessories Seeds of Love  - Three charming coin purses Lilac & Linen - Superb cushion with embroidered roses.  Perfect Harmony - Beautiful silk lingerie bag  Leaps and Bounds - Navy wool blanket adorned with baby giraffes  Table Manners - Easy, trendy table napkins  Special booklet - The World's Most Beautiful Needlework Shops

$ 15.50

 

Inspirations # 46

Winter Bouquet-Elegant silk ribbon embroidered cushion  Round & Round the Garden-Cute tickling game Harvest Time- Tiny harvest mouse resting on stalks of wheat Serenity-Magnificent blanket embellished with ribbons & hearts Sunseeker-Handy Natural linen drawstring bag Day Dreams -Vibrant child's blanket decorated with cheeky duckling Viola Tricolor  - Exquisite botanical study in stumpwork Bunny Babes- Pink or blue gingham rompers with matching hat or bonnet Violet Time- Ribbon embroidered silk needlecase

$ 15.50

 

Inspirations # 43

Bird of Paradise-Glorious peacock worked in silk & gold threads  First Blush-Elegant silk needlecase   Sahara- Exotic camel blanket   Best Friends - Irresistible stumpwork cats  Belle Fraise-Stunning wild strawberry Fil D'Or- Perfection in goldwork  Penny Squares - Charming redwork sachet  Gilded Rose-Exquisite ribbon embroidered pot

$ 15.50

 

Inspirations # 42

Good Medicine-Adorable child's blanket  Wild Thing-Charming botanical study in ribbons & threads Celadon- Exquisite bead embroidered evening bag   Strawberry Fields - Stunning needlecase richly decorated with padded strawberries  Dreamtime-Lavishly embroidered wool baby blanket Sweethearts- Sweet & soft little musical bears  Monarch - Striking stumpwork butterfly & thistle  White Elephant-Exotic embroidered elephant. 

$ 15.50

 

Inspirations # 41

Blue Danube-Charming evening bag embellished with beads & Marqureite crystals  Lavender Reverie-Fragrant lavender filled book stop   Break of Day- Practical bag adorned with a regal cockerel   Whisper - Delicate feathers adorn this elegant shawl  Jacobean Leaves-A richly colored crewelwork cushion exploring a vast variety of stitches.   Vintage- Exquisite bag showcasing traditional Casalguidi embroidery   The Dragonfly - Elegant, jewel toned dragonfly on a gold background  Friendship-This bright, cheerful blanket captures children at play  

$ 15.50

 

Inspirations # 40

The Red Fox-A red fox on a luxurious throw  All Roses-Superb handbag with trailing roses   Autumn Gold- Charming crewel cushion   Peace Angel - Hearts & angels dress  Summer Garden-Traditional crewelwork sewing purse.   The Egyptian Beetle- Stunning three dimensional masterpiece   Tranquility - Exquisite raised embroidery  Purity-Gorgeous capsule blanket   

$ 15.50

 

Inspirations # 38

For Love of Roses-A superb cushion with lush embroidery on rich damask  Forget-Me-Not-Pretty Sprays of forget-me-nots feature on this dainty rug Cherub- Angelic little girl's embroidered dress with matching cardigan (Pattern: Sizes 1,2&3) Rosalina & Manfred-Charming little embroidered felt mice Spring Garland-Miniature garland of exquisite Spring flowers worked in raised embroidery Threads of Time -This little doily introduces the embroiderer to basic Hardanger techniques Stitch Book - 4 pages of step-by-step photographs & instructions Sports Day- Fun cushions for the sports lover White Daffodil - Individual Carrickmacross elements form this elegant daffodil.

INSP38 $ 15.50

 

Rare!!
Issue #10 - 1996

Tender Mercies -
Matching set of bonnet, mittens & shoes for the newborn babe (Pattern incl)    Poetic Justice  - Charming wool spectacle case embellished with blood red roses     Eternity  - Elegant heirloom blouse of pure white linen (Pattern incl-Sizes Adult 12, 14, 16 & 18)      Carmen - Dramatic striped cushion with dazzling red ribbon roses    Pastoral Symphony - Endearing woolen hat embroidered with a band of pretty flowers     The White Rabbit  - A flower-filled felt rabbit to captivate the heart (Pattern incl)    Bubbles  - Two snowy white stretch fabric suits for babies (Pattern incl-Sizes newborn, 3 & 6 mo)    Trailing Vine - Exotic crewel work pincushion (Pattern incl)    Brief Encounters  - Three diverse bookmarks embroidered with exquisite flowers  (Pattern incl)

INSP010     $ 15.50

 

Rare!!
Issue #12 - 1996

Guardian Angels -
Ethereal angels of ivory silk to decorate your Christmas tree (Pattern incl)  Safari - Linen backpack embroidered with old-fashioned tea roses (Pattern incl)   Destiny - Romantic knee rug with bouquet of ribbon roses    A Celebration of Life -An Evocative Christmas sampler full of ruch textures & colors    High Society - Timeless teddy bears stylishly dressed in dramatic white & black (Pattern incl)    Imprints - Charming soap bag embellished with beautiful blackwork    Enigma  - Knitted matinee jacket embroidered with a garden of coloful blossoms     The Pathway of Life  - Breathtaking christening gown & matching bonnet (Pattern incl)   

INSP012     $ 15.50

 

Rare!!
Issue #13 - 1997

The Angel's Whisper -
Baby's matinee jacket with fine embroidery (Pattern incl)    Toy Soldiers   - Superb blanket emblazoned with Grenadier guardsmen    Awakenings - Two elegant sild ribbon embroideries suitable for framing    Golden Embers  - Calico damask cushion with patchwok of dainty motifs     Memory Lane   - Re-creation of gracious ticking smpler bag    Flower of Japan - Introduction to traditional Japanese embroidery    The Overture - Stunning lady's linen blouse using heirloom sewing techniques (Pattern incl)    Flight of the Bumblebee   - Dazzling footstool embroidered with a goldwork bee    

INSP013     $ 15.50

 

Out of Print - 3 copies left
Issue #16 - 1997

In Celebration of the Soil - An elegant cream cushion with tibbon-worked pansies    A Mother's Joy   - Two delightful baby outfits of soft stretch fabric (Pattern incl)    The Masterpiece - A stunning framed piece with silk ribbon embroidery     Encore  - Sampler of 24 superbly crafted bullion motifs    Mille Fiori - Machine-embroidered reversible vest of Liberty fabrics (Pattern incl)    Creature Comforts  - Beautiful wool-embroidered rug lined with a floral print     Flights of Fancy - Two windcheaters decorated with easy embroidery    Worldly Goods- Lace-edged wedding ring cushion & heart memento

INSP016     $ 15.50

 

Out of Print - 2 copies left
Issue #19- 1998

Simple Pleasures 
Four embroidered flowers grace the corners of natural hemp table runner Sweet Heart  - Cosy easy care outfit for cute kids consisting of dress, leggings & hat (Pattern incl) Spellbound - Dusky mauve ribbon roses worked on an aromatic lavender bag Spun Sugar - Gorgeous flowergirl dress made of pure silk & lavishly embroidered on bodice (Pattern incl) The Great Escape -Award winning rug featuring silken blossoms of Australia's native eucalypts  Labour of Love - Elegantly embroidered silk shantung scissor holder & pincushion(Pattern incl) Rose Petals - Two fabulous coathangers covered with ruched chiffon & decorated with ribbon roses (Pattern incl) Constant Friends  - Award winnng framed picture featuring Ming-style urn cascading with camellias

INSP019     $ 15.50

 

 

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