Issue 19: Nov/Dec 2002

CREATING...

A Winter House
A cosy cottage created by Belinda Downes
Workshop The Path of Colour
Julia Caprara explores colour mixing with stitches
Experimental Packs Autumn Leaves
Explore the ideas and inspirations that can be found in 'experimental packs'
The Knot Garden
A delightful decoration inspired by the simple symmetry of knot gardens
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection A Flutter of Wings
A shimmering, contoured butterfly worked in a technique that is a combination of shadow quilting and trapunto
From Blossom to Berries
Printed textural areas with stitched and wired berries add an extra dimension to this delightful picture
Free Machine Embroidery - Part 1: Using straight stitch and zigzag
This six-part course encourages every owner of a sewing machine to try - and succeed at! - machine embroidery
A Chorus of Angels
These angels are fun to make - and when it comes to adding individual touches you can allow your creativity to run wild
Cross Stitch Connections Crossover with Colour
Push back the boundaries of this very traditional technique

DISCOVERING...

Knitting and Stitching Shows 2002
Some of the main events at this year's shows
Insight Living Colour
Discover why Julia Caprara's life is a constant journey along the 'path of colour'
In Focus Quilting from the Past
Discover some of the treasures to be found in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Back to Basics
Tips and techniques to help you complete the designs in this issue

PLUS

Letters Page
Your stitching news and views
What's On
Dates for your diary
Competition
Win a Janome sewing machine
Book Reviews
Some of the latest titles to tempt you
Embroiderers' Guild News
A call for competition entries and a weekend break to enjoy