Stitch Ideas Magazine Vol.45 -- My Garden

A spring issue blooming with inspiration.

This special issue invites you into the gardens of embroidery artists from across Japan—each one uniquely rendered through a variety of techniques including cross stitch, stumpwork, French embroidery, and ribbon embroidery. From lush landscapes to herb bouquets and floral motifs, it’s a celebration of personal gardens, both real and imagined.

In addition to the featured theme, you’ll find seasonal small items, thoughtful interviews, and the start of a new Mystery SAL 2025 series, plus returning favorites from popular contributors.

What’s Inside:

• Special topical feature: “My Garden Depicted with Embroidery”
• Techniques: cross stitch, ribbon embroidery, stumpwork, French embroidery
• Projects include: garden scenes, flower bouquets, herbs, and more
  
• Designs from Yumiko Higuchi, Yula, and Schwalm
• New: Mystery SAL 2025 begins
• Inspiration, patterns, and seasonal ideas

Details:

• Language: Japanese (traditional vertical layout; right-to-left binding)
• Pages: 140
• Dimensions: 11.7" x 9.3" x 0.3" (29.7 x 23.5 x 0.84 cm)
• Release Date: April 2025

Why You’ll Love It:
✔ A beautiful cultural snapshot—experience seasonal stitching through a Japanese lens
✔ Full-size patterns and diagrams included
✔ Perfect for experienced embroiderers looking for fresh inspiration

Note: The magazine is in Japanese, but we’ve written a helpful tutorial for using Google Translate to scan and read the text in real time.

🌸 A must-have for your seasonal stitching library—limited availability!