Issue 21: March/April 2003

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Pentagon Box: A richly stitched box embellished with a mixture of hand and machine embroidery
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Canvaswork Sampler: A combination of simple motifs, interesting stitches and vibrant colours create a design that's a delight to stitch
Workshop The Path of Colour, Part 3: Julia Caprara explores Colour, Sign & Symbol
Creative Goldwork: Traditional techniques interpreted in a contemporary style
Bright Shades: The use of random-dyed threads adds an extra dimension to Hardanger embroidery
Free Machine Embroidery - Part 3: Quilting and appliqué: Val Holmes looks at the traditional techniques of quilting and appliqué using machine techniques

In Focus Foxy Costume: Discover one of the treasures to be found in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Tactile Books: The winners of the 'Please Touch' tactile book project
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the designs in this issue