Issue 52, April/May 2008

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Helping Hand
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Book Reviews
Top titles for creative stitchers - see books reviewed in STITCH 52
What's On
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Stitch Glossary
General stitches for this issue

Projects and Techniques

Full instructions for all these projects can be found in Stitch 52

A Rose by Any Other Name
Pam Buck
A Charles Rennie Mackintosh style rose worked in Bayeux stitch

Beautiful Ballet Shoes
Lorna Bateman
These dainty shoes would add a pretty touch to any room

Fabulous Fascinator
Claire Muir
Create a frothy confection of feathers and flowers

Stitching Granny
Alison Rennie
An old photograph is the perfect subject for stumpwork

Such a Rich Stitch
Effie Mitrofanis
Bullion stitch looks wonderful on its own or blended with other stitches

Little Bird Sampler
Caroline Vincent
Colour mixing and a variety of stitches produce a wide range of effects

Paperwork
Wendy Cotterill
It's possible to hand or machine stitch into virtually any type of paper

It's a Gift
Zweigart
These bright boxes could become more treasured than the gifts they contain

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery

Museum Collection
Lynn Szygenda
A close-up look at Persian embroidery

Competition
£1,500 worth of prizes to be won

Hot Product!
Opulent Variegated Threads – a new product that you need to know about!

Fine Cell Work
Rebecca Mistry
This charity trains and pays prison inmates to do top-quality embroidery

It's Show Time! - Part 2
Introducing more up-and-coming artists in the world of stitch

Naturally Gifted
Discover Margaret Heath's work in paint and stitch

We Can Sew a Rainbow
Annette Collinge
The Rainbow Squares project has brought colour - and pleasure - into many lives