I recently received a lovely parcel containing three copies of the Australian magazine “Inspirations” by Country Bumpkin. This was my first chance to take a look at this interesting, fine magazine which tells you more than you can imagine about embroidery in 100 pages of shiny, awesome weight paper with tons of lovely pictures, and step by step diagrams of embroidery tutorials.
Recientemente recibí en el correo tres copias de la publicación australiana “Inspirations” de la editorial Country Bumpkin. Esta fué mi primera oportunidad de hojear una revista de bordado con 100 páginas de papel de increíble calidad con cantidad de fotos hermosas que incluye también tutoriales diagramados paso a paso.
I know that there is more to embroidery than our grandmothers embroidery style, and our lovely online community of embroiderers, and pattern makers. But looking through out the pages of “Inspirations” I realized that embroidery is a constant element of expression through out times and places around the world. Inspirations goes beyond how-to embroidery projects, it also has interesting articles that will take you through parts of history, and places in the world; needle and thread have been such a relevant way of expression through out time.
Se que el mundo del bordado va más allá de los bordados de la abuelita y de nuestra comunidad de bordadoras y creadoras de patrones on-line y así es. Mientras leía los artículos de esta revista, me dí cuenta una vez más que el bordado ha sido un medio de expresión a través de los tiempos y en diferentes espacios culturales. Inspirations va más allá de ser una revista de instrucción en bordado, Inspirations también incluye interesantes artículos acerca de bordado en diferentes épocas de la historia así como en diferentes contextos culturales, la aguja y el hilo han sido un medio de expresión muy fuerte a través del tiempo.
The tutorials are not about basic embroidery stitches, I'd say it's for the experienced embroideres looking for more to learn like the “Porcupine stitch” that totally caught my attention, and I want to try it out right away.
One of the projects from the magazine: “The Flame Tree” by Kelly Fletcher is also a stitch-along on Flickr at this time, intersting for stitchers who like interacting on line in real time.
I'm really happy I was chosen to host this giveaway, and that I got to know this embroidery magazine.
You can find this publication at its publisher web page at Country Bumpkin. You can also win a copy right here. I'm giving away two copies of “Inspirations,” just leave me a comment and I'll count you in.
Los tutoriales que presenta esta publicación no son precisamente de puntadas básicas de bordado, yo diría que esta revista es perfecta para gente con una vasta experiencia en bordado buscando ampliar sus horizontes. Por ejemplo el “porcupine stitch” o puntada puercoespín es algo que nunca había visto y muero de ganas de intentar!
Entre los proyectos de esta revista está “The flame tree” de Kelly Fletcher con algunas fotos en Flickr en un grupo llamado “Stitching inspirations”. Agréguense a este nuevo grupo si lo suyo es compartir on-line con otras artesanas.
Estoy muy contenta de que mi blog haya sido escogido para esta serie de sorteos y de haber conocido esta interesante revista.
Pueden adquirir esta revista en el lugar oficial de Country Bumpkin, pero no pierdan la oportunidad de ganar una de las dos copias que les regala dicha editorial a través de mi blog, solo déjenme un comentario y las agrego al sorteo.
Hola Paloma! qué linda idea compartir una revista con tus amigas del blog. Me encantaría ganarla. Beso a tus hijas que ya deben estar hechas unas señoritas! Marita
Posted by: Marita Gomez Tiesler | January 07, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Looks like a wonderful magazine! I'd love to win a copy.
Posted by: Sheila | January 07, 2013 at 12:13 PM
I would love to win a copy of this magazine--so many beautiful things to look at and to learn!
Posted by: Joana | January 07, 2013 at 12:29 PM
This is a wonderful giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win :)
Posted by: meri | January 07, 2013 at 12:47 PM
This is a great magazine! The photos are all gorgeous and every issue is like a book. I'd love to win it. Thanks for counting me in.
Posted by: Debbie | January 07, 2013 at 01:12 PM
lovely guide great book to have. the pictures look so awesome that even a beginner like me was excited looking at the book
Posted by: roweena naik vernekar | January 07, 2013 at 02:10 PM
What a wonderful giveaway. Inspire me!!!I would love a copy.. Thanks..
Christine Thompson-Lucas
Christine's Creations..
artist7455@yahoo.com
Posted by: Christine Thompson-Lucas | January 07, 2013 at 02:13 PM
My friend in Ireland recommended I try to win this. Looks absolutely wonderful. We've both decided to start learning to embroider this year. Wow, what a lovely cover!
Posted by: Judy | January 07, 2013 at 02:15 PM
I would love to have a recent copy of 'Inspirations' as I can't buy it locally anymore and I used to love it...=(
Muchas gracias por el sorteo. Besos de Inglaterra.
Posted by: Elizabeth Braun | January 07, 2013 at 02:56 PM
Wow! I like the magazine very much, but you can not buy it here. So thank you for the chance!
Miriam, the Netherlands
Posted by: Miriam Klaassen | January 07, 2013 at 04:09 PM
Lovely giveaway to help me with hand embroidery
Posted by: Linda | January 07, 2013 at 05:32 PM
This looks like a source of inspirations, just like the title! Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: ellen lai | January 07, 2013 at 09:05 PM
A great magazine. I would love a copy to get my daughter motivated into stitching more.
Posted by: janet | January 07, 2013 at 09:44 PM
I'd love to learn more stitches.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Sandra C | January 07, 2013 at 10:45 PM
I am always looking for different designs to do, and would enjoy this magazine so much. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Posted by: Jaan L of Tx | January 08, 2013 at 03:34 AM
merveilleux ce magazine j'aimerai bien le gagne
merci
Posted by: THERESE | January 08, 2013 at 05:16 AM
I have never seen this publication before in the U. S. I would love to win a copy.
Posted by: Jane T | January 08, 2013 at 05:20 AM
I really want a copy of this magazine.
I want to learn more about stitching.
Posted by: Elaine | January 08, 2013 at 06:16 AM
Oh wow, that magazine looks amazing!
Posted by: Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys) | January 08, 2013 at 06:48 AM
I enjoy all types of sewing/needlework and need a dose of "inspiration".
Posted by: Jane W. | January 08, 2013 at 06:59 AM
I have yet to be able to find this in the US, so winning one would be awesome. Thanks for the chance!
sweeney.susanna@gmail.com
Posted by: Sue SG | January 08, 2013 at 07:56 AM
This magazine looks beautiful. I love to do all kinds of hand work. This will help me to reach another level.
Posted by: Helen Rogan | January 08, 2013 at 07:59 AM
Merci pour ce beau concours.
Posted by: martine Houle | January 08, 2013 at 08:24 AM
Would love a copy of this magazine. I live for embroidery!
Posted by: Leslie | January 08, 2013 at 08:31 AM
This looks really interesting and would love it!
Posted by: Judy | January 08, 2013 at 08:50 AM