Issue 25: October/November 2003

CREATING...

Sunlight and Shadows: The warm glow of sunlight breaks through the shadows created with layers of fine net
Fine Feathers: Helen M. Stevens recreates the delicate filaments of fallen feathers found in a drift of autumn leaves
Beaded Baubles: It's what all the best-dressed trees are wearing!
Canvaswork Christmas: Simple to stitch - delightful to send...
Cross Stitch Connections Oh Christmas Tree...: These Assisi work designs can be used to decorate an array of Christmas linens
Rainbow Sampler: Pulled work stitches accented with Multicolor thread
Creative Goldwork Samples: Explore creative, contemporary ways of using traditional metal threads
Workshop On the Surface: Fibertex can be coloured, stitched and layered to create a wide range of textural surfaces

The Knitting and Stitching Shows: Discover the packed programme on offer at this year's shows
In Focus Stitched Stories from India: Discover one of the treasures to be found in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
From Sketch to Stitch: Guest artist Jean Littlejohn reveals the ideas, inspirations and techniques used to create a piece of work
Insight Tradition - with a Twist!: Exquisite embroidery using traditional techniques is only one facet of Tracy A. Franklin's work
Litany of Loreto Embroideries: The origins of these exquisite embroideries are shrouded in mystery
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
Book Reviews: Top titles for your bookshelf
Guild News: Discover the wide range of workshops on offer at the Embroiderers' Guild