Posted on 12th May 2010 @ 4:59 PM

If, like me, you are finding the wait for the "Tile" book unbearable, you'll be delighted to know that the latest issue of Inspirations, #66, includes an eight-page spread on the Miniature Tulip Tile.  There are beautiful photos and detailed step-by-step instructions for all the techniques used in the design. (The project is called Lâle in the magazine.)

This exotic miniature panel, featuring a red tulip in an ornate border, was inspired by a 16th century enamelled wall-tile from Turkey.  It is worked on a background of ivory silk with silks and gold metallic threads, beads and tiny gold spangles.  It may be framed or made into a box top.

The Inspirations article includes full instructions for the Miniature Tulip Tile kit, which contains all the materials required to work this project.