Issue 18: Sep/Oct 2002

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Workshop Make Your Mark: Use Markal Paintstiks to create rich surfaces for embroidery
Flower Border: Daphne Ashby's pretty pansies are framed by a border worked in her 'Colour through Gold' technique
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Print & Stitch: Annwyn Dean's design gives a modern twist to the techniques used by the Leek Embroidery Society
Experimental Packs Square Deal: Experimental packs look so tempting - discover what you can do with them
How does your garden grow?: Capture the essence of a summer border with scraps of fabric and simple stitches
Cross Stitch Connections Cross Stitch from the Golden Triangle: The use of bold colours on black Aida creates a striking design
A little bit of frippery: This delicate little bag enhanced by tiny beads dancing on the threads captures the essence of the 1920s
A Beginner's Guide to Blackwork Shading: Discover the basic principles of creating shading in blackwork

Insight A Colourful Life: Ruth Issett's work is a celebration of the joy of colour
In Focus The Art & Craft of Embroidery: Examples of the work of the Leek Embroidery Society are just some of the treasures to be found in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Community Project An Honest Picture of Rural Life: Discover the charm of the Ouseburn Millennium Screen
On the Textile Trail: Plan a day out to see some of the finest textiles and embroideries in the castles and country houses of Britain
A Beginner's Guide to Blackwork Shading: Discover the basic principles of creating shading in blackwork
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the designs in this issue

Letters Page: The place to share your stitching news and views
Competition: With products from Art Van Go and Fron Isaf
What's New: For embroiderers
What's On: Dates for your diary
Embroiderers' Guild News: Find out about forthcoming Embroiderers' Guild exhibitions and competitions
Book Reviews: Top titles to inspire you