Issue 11: July/August 2001

CREATING...

Travellers' Joy: Helen M. Stevens' study of wild clematis is a 'joy' to stitch
Sky Lights: Capture the sky's ever-changing hues in paper and machine stitching
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Wessex Stitchery: Explore the wealth of stitch patterns used in this fascinating technique
Workshop The Golden Touch: Enhance your stitching with metallic powders, crayons and foils
Impressions of Summer: An interpretation of the work of Claude Monet in fabric and threads
Poppy Love: Daphne Ashby conjures up one of summer's most timeless and best-loved images
Cross Stitch Connections - Kuba Mirror: A strong design based on the Kuba cloths of Zaire,
by Shirley Isaacs

Insight Treasures of the Countryside: Helen M. Stevens shares her inspirations from the natural world
In Focus Simple Stitches: Wessex embroidery from the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Scarborough Flair: Worked by a group of stitchers, these samplers are a celebration of embroidery - and friendship
Sketchbook Part 1 Rediscovering the Humble Pencil: A look at art materials with Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn
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
Competition: 250 book and video sets to be won
Book Reviews...: Some of the top new titles for your bookshelf
What's New: Take a look at some of the exciting new products for embroiderers
What's On: Dates for your diary
Embroiderers' Guild News: Keep up to date with what's going on at the Guild