Issue 26: December 2003/January 2004

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Winter Trees: Frosty pine trees stand against a wintry sky in this creative hand-embroidered scene
Off the Wall!: Jean Draper shows how to construct 3-dimensional embroideries
Brilliant White: A mix of textures and finishes produces an eye-catching, rich design
Peeping Windows: Layers of fabric are machined and cut back to create a rich textile design
Golden Glow: Stitch a stylish handbag mirror
Traditional Motifs: The flower and plant motifs in this blackwork sampler echo the formality of a Tudor knot garden
Workshop A New Dimension: Puff paints can be combined with other mediums to create rich textural embroideries
Workshop Project Simple Snowdrops: A delicate design inspired by Art Nouveau designs
Spanish Knotted Feather Stitch: Discover this lovely braid-style stitch

In Focus Beetle Wing Embroidery: Discover one of the treasures to be found in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
From Sketch to Stitch: Guest artist Alison King reveals the ideas, inspirations and techniques used to create a piece of work
Insight A Passion for Colour: - is revealed in the vibrant textiles of Vivien Prideaux
Toolkit Machine Embroidery Threads: There's a bewildering array to choose from
Back to Basics: Tips and techniques to help you complete the designs in this issue

Letters Page: Your stitching news and views
Book Reviews: Top titles for your bookshelf
What's On: Dates for your diary
Guild News: Discover the wide range of Workshops on offer at the Embroiderers' Guild