Issue 10: May/June 2001

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Workshop Pattern Making with Cross Stitch: Explore new ways of using this ever-popular stitch
In Black and White: A simple blackwork sampler enhanced with highlights of gold
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Casalguidi Embroidery: This Italian embroidery technique combines three-dimensional surface stitches worked on a pulled thread background
Waxing Lyrical: Fabric transfer crayons give a painted quality to this delightful design
Bonding Basics: Discover how to create your own unique surfaces for embroidery
Out of the Shadows: Stitched on sheer, gossamer-light fabrics, shadow work is a undervalued and often overlooked technique

Insight The Land & the Light: Jean Draper's marvellous landscapes never fail to capture the essence of the places she portrays
In Focus A Very Distinctive Technique: A close look at some of the treasures in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
The Transfer List: An in-depth look at the different ways to transfer a design onto fabric
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the projects in this issue

Letters Page: The place to share your stitching news and views
What's On: Some dates for your diary
What's New: New stitching products to look out for
Book Reviews...: New titles for your bookshelf
Competition: £750 of prizes from DMC to be won in our fantastic embroidery competition
Embroiderers' Guild News: The 2000 Cushions Project