Inspirations Magazine Issue #129 | Out Now!

The brand-new release of Inspirations magazine issue 129 is coming in hot - a blockbuster in the making, packed with personality, beauty and a line-up of projects that is sure to arrest your attention.

It all begins on the front cover. Introducing an undisputed star in the making, Harnie the Hen, who takes top billing and sets the tone with the theme Sitting Pretty.

The follow-up attraction is equally compelling, with an extraordinary, counted thread reticule by one of the most accomplished designers of our generation - a rare opportunity to stitch a new masterpiece from a true great.

A highly anticipated final chapter brings a much-loved three-part series to a richly satisfying close.

A remarkable collaboration sees two industry powerhouses respond to the same brief, each revealing their unmistakable voice through entirely different interpretations.

Traditional techniques take centre stage in a refined withdrawn-thread mat, designed and stitched by a devoted custodian of Italian embroidery heritage.

Completing the cast are two joyful surface embroidery projects by much-admired designers. One a fresh and playful crewel cushion worked in timeless blues.

The other a lively scene alive with birds, blossoms and busy bees.

In addition to these fabulous projects, you’ll also find the following feature articles:

Handcrafted - Step into the stitched world of Jessie Chorley, whose embroidery-driven storytelling draws on memory, folklore and found materials. This feature traces her journey from a rural Welsh childhood to a thriving London practice shaped by time, solitude and intention.

Fabric of Life - Meet Mary Jose, a textile conservator and collector whose life has been shaped by fabrics from around the world. From museum conservation to deep relationships with artisans, Mary shares how textiles carry history, identity and meaning.

Loose Threads - Our resident writer Ansie van der Walt reflects on the idea of sitting pretty and considers how preparation, comfort and care can quietly transform the stitching experience.

Confident, character-filled and beautifully balanced, Inspirations magazine #129 is an issue that earns its place in the spotlight - ready to delight, challenge and inspire.

Printed copies of Inspirations magazine issue 129 are now available to purchase using the link below.