Issue 16: May/June 2002

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Workshop Colour, Bond and Gild: Jean Littlejohn uses Bondaweb to transfer colour and gilded effects to a range of backgrounds
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Perfect Petals: Capture the natural beauty of flowers in lustrous silk threads
Nature in Or Nué: A tiny snowdrop and leaf you won't be afraid to tackle
A Beginner's Guide to Crewel Work: Traditional crewel embroidery worked in a variety of stitches
Machine Embroidered Landscape: Alison Holt captures the painterly qualities of this delightful scene
Seasons in Stitch Glorious Summer!: Our seasonal samplers feature a variety of embroidery stitches
Cross Stitch Connections Paper Work: Stitching paper offers a versatile alternative to working on fabric
A Basket of Fruit: The work of Joan Drew provided the inspiration for this design by Jenny Bullen

In Focus Flowers & Fruit in Silk and Silver: Take a closer look at some of the treasures in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
On Course!: Take a stitching break and you can learn a new skill or simply immerse yourself in a favourite hobby
Sketchbook Part 6 Holiday Sketchbooks: Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn explain why there is no better way of really looking than to keep a sketchbook or diary
Insight Jenny Bullen - Embroiderers' Guild Scholar: Being chosen as the Embroiderers' Guild Scholar is a shining highlight in Jenny's career
Every One's a Winner!: The winners of our DMC design challenge
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the projects in this issue