Issue 8: January/February 2001

CREATING...

Snow White: A beautiful snow scene worked in 3D embroidery techniques
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection A Rich Harvest: Delightful designs in contemporary raised-work embroidery
Workshop Blueprints on Fabric: The creative possibilities of blueprinting on fabric are endless...
Bags of Stitches: Take one design source and add a group of embroiderers - it's a recipe for creativity!
The Finishing Touch: Make one of the bags inspired by 'Bags of Stitches'
Cross Stitch Connections Crossing the Line: Cross stitch is usually seen as a typical counted thread technique - but it can be worked as freely and creatively as you wish
Souvenir of an exhibition: A visit to an exhibition can provide plenty of inspiration for embroidery
A Sampler of Skills: The second part of our band sampler features bands in drawn thread work and blackwork

In Focus A 17th-century Raised-work Box: A close look at one of the treasures in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Insight Inspirations in Stitches: Valerie Campbell-Harding has many talents - and she is master of them all
Toolkit Needle Needs: Your guide to choosing and using the correct needle
Community Project The Tavistock Embroidery: The spirit of this ancient market town is celebrated in stitch
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the projects in this issue

Competition: Win a weekend break in Jersey
Letters Page: Your news and views and competition results
Competition: Win a superb computerised sewing machine
What's On: Some dates for your diary
Book Reviews...: A look at some of the best new titles
Embroiderers' Guild News: Pay a visit to the Embroiderers' Guild Bookshop and pick up some bargains
What's New: Exciting new products for embroiderers