Current issue: 53, June/July 2008

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Projects and Techniques

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Stitch a Mini Masterpiece Pam Buck Van Gogh's bold brushstrokes lend themselves quite beautifully to stitch	Schwalm Ring Pillow Ann Clare Traditionally worked in white threads on white linen, but any neutral shades work well	Delightful Divas Sarah Lawrence Beaded art brooches are true flights of fancy


Elizabethan Sweet Bag Pam Buck Fruits, flowers and tiny insects are some of the captivating motifs on this dainty little bag	Berry Nice! Jane Catton Deliciously delicate jewellery	Happy Hippos Rebecca Shreeve Smiley hippos will appeal to the young - and the young at heart


Flower Power Joanna Teague Simple goldwork encrusted with sequins creates a stunning brooch	Image Maker Janice Hay Transfer photocopies onto fabric

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery


Museum Collections Lynn Szygenda A close-up look at a Chinese woman's wedding skirt	Historical Heirlooms Maggie Grey A course can provide the innovative ideas and inspiration you need to develop original work	The Needle Continues to Point North! Joy Bradshaw These panels are ambassadors for embroidery - and for northern life


From Sketch to Stitch Jane Lemon reveals the ideas, inspirations and techniques used to create Still Life	Hot Product! Rubbing mats - a new product that you need to know about!	Crinoline Lady - a Celebration Vivienne A. Brown The popular 1930s image is an iconic design