Issue 12: September/October 2001

CREATING...

Lazy Daisies: A combination of hand and machine stitching worked on a prepared background creates a wonderful textured embroidery
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Caterpillar Sweet Bag: Based on the delightful motifs that decorate the richly worked embroideries of the early 17th century
Workshop Inspiring Spirals: The swirl of spiralling lines and shapes creates a simple abstract design for embroidery
Solitary Flight: A highly textured dragonfly decorates a kimono stitched in silk and fine metallic filament
Season of Mists: This beautiful bellpull combines the voided designs of Assisi work with stencilling and blackwork techniques
On Reflection: This crewelwork mirror-frame uses simple stitches to great effect
Cross Stitch Connections New England Button Sampler: Worked in subtle, sea-washed shades, this delightful design is embellished with tiny buttons and beads

Insight A Passion for Stumpwork: Kay Dennis is captivated by the charm of raised embroidery
In Focus Birds, Bees & Butterflies...: A close-up look at some of the 17th-century embroideries in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Sketchbook Part 2 Colour & Wash: Discover the coloured pencils and crayons that mix with water to give a coloured wash
Community Project A Visual Celebration: This superb embroidery chronicles the history of the city of Hull
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: £350 worth of threads and books 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 Embroiderers' Guild