Issue 49, October/November 2007

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Projects and Techniques

Full instructions for all these projects can be found in Stitch 49

Dainty and Delicate
Via Laurie of Chameleon Threads
Combine Hardanger and Casalguidi to create an embroidery you'll treasure

Star Light, Star Bright...
Designed for Coats Crafts UK by Jackie Ebdon
Glitter felt adds a twinkle to this garland of little stars

Make Friends with Lutradur
Wendy Cotterill
Strong yet delicate and it will never fray - no wonder creative textile artists love it

Christmas Stamps
Ann Kirk
Discover a quick and easy way to transfer a design onto fabric

The Enchanted Wood
Tracy Curtis
Create an enticing secret glade

Hardanger - for Cheats
Joan Harper
These decorations may look like Hardanger embroidery, but there's no scary cutting

Christmas is Coming
Project by Zweigart
Magic Canvas is perfect for mobiles, decorations and modelling

Absolutely Fabulous!
Carol Coleman
Sophisticated crackers add a touch of elegance to a festive table

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery

Museum Collection
Lynn Szygenda
A close-up look at a Berlin wool work sampler

From Sketch to Stitch
Vivienne A Brown explores the theme 'Liberating the Liberty Bodice'

Star Quality
Some of our favourites from the STITCH star swap

Picture Post
Deena Beverley
Kandy Newton's fabric postcards arrive from all over the world

Corroded Surfaces
Jean Littlejohn uses the Embellisher to create innovative surfaces