Issue 15: March/April 2002

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Workshop Encrusting Calico: Use plain fabric and neutral threads to create rocky surfaces encrusted with growth
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Graceful Blossoms: Wisteria blossoms are a favourite motif in Japanese art and embroidery
Patterns of India: Produce an abundance of patterns by combining horizontal and vertical lines of running stitch
The Look of Lace: Create a whole range of lovely lacy effects in pulled thread embroidery
Mirror Image: A small panel, influenced by some of the designs of traditional shisha work
Seasons in Stitch A Celebration of Spring: Each design in this series features a variety of different embroidery stitches
Cross Stitch Connections Frame Work: Cross stitch charts such as these lace-effect borders can be used to work a variety of stitches

In Focus A Furisode from Japan: A close-up look at a Japanese wedding robe from the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Insight Painting with Thread: Discover how Alison Holt creates stunning machine embroidered landscapes and gardens
Sketchbook Part 5 Collage & Colour: Used as part of the design process, collage is a marvellous way to simplify an idea
Bags of Inspiration: Works of art that have been inspired by the V&A collections
Going for Gold: Shelley Cox had very little experience of needlework, but her hidden talents were just waiting to be discovered...
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the projects in this issue

Competition: Pure silk threads to be won in our easy to enter competition
Book Reviews: Some of the top new titles
Letters Page: The place to share your stitching news, views, comments and questions
What's On: Dates for your diary
What's New: For embroiderers
Embroiderers' Guild News: Keep up to date with what's going on at the Embroiderers' Guild