Issue 23: June/July 2003

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Workshop Get the Picture: Transferred images offer an amazing array of ideas for the creative embroiderer
A Project Inspired by the Museum Collection Simply Beautiful: Capture the elegance and charm of Mountmellick embroidery
In the Pink!: The simplest of stitches get a new lease of life when they're worked in interesting threads
On Gossamer Wings: Our delightful stumpwork dragonfly captures the very essence of summer
Cross Stitch Connections Savanna Dawn: There are echoes of Africa in our giraffe cushion
A Mermaid's Chatelaine: Create simply folded containers encrusted with stitch
Free Machine Embroidery - Part 5: Working on different fabrics and surfaces: Val Holmes explores the use of free machine embroidery on different materials

In Focus Mountmellick Embroidery: Discover some of the treasures to be found in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
From Sketch to Stitch: Guest artist Jan Beaney reveals the ideas, inspirations and techniques used to create a piece of work
Insight Celebrating Vicky: Vicky Lugg's legacy of inspirational teaching continues to be passed on
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the designs in this issue

Letters Page: Your stitching news and views
What's On: Dates for your diary
Competition Just One Stitch: £1000 worth of prizes from Coats Crafts UK
Book Reviews: Top titles for embroiderers
Guild News: Find inspiration and information in the Embroiderers' Guild Bookshop and Library