Issue 53, June/July 2008

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Book Reviews
Top titles for creative stitchers - see books reviewed in STITCH 53
In the Next Issue
a preview of the irresistible projects coming next
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 53

Stitch a Mini Masterpiece
Pam Buck
Van Gogh's bold brushstrokes lend themselves quite beautifully to stitch

Schwalm Ring Pillow
Ann Clare
Traditionally worked in white threads on white linen, but any neutral shades work well

Delightful Divas
Sarah Lawrence
Beaded art brooches are true flights of fancy

Elizabethan Sweet Bag
Pam Buck
Fruits, flowers and tiny insects are some of the captivating motifs on this dainty little bag

Berry Nice!
Jane Catton
Deliciously delicate jewellery

Happy Hippos
Rebecca Shreeve
Smiley hippos will appeal to the young - and the young at heart

Flower Power
Joanna Teague
Simple goldwork encrusted with sequins creates a stunning brooch

Image Maker
Janice Hay
Transfer photocopies onto fabric

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery

Museum Collections
Lynn Szygenda
A close-up look at a Chinese woman's wedding skirt

Historical Heirlooms
Maggie Grey
A course can provide the innovative ideas and inspiration you need to develop original work

The Needle Continues to Point North!
Joy Bradshaw
These panels are ambassadors for embroidery - and for northern life

From Sketch to Stitch
Jane Lemon reveals the ideas, inspirations and techniques used to create Still Life

Hot Product!
Rubbing mats - a new product that you need to know about!

Crinoline Lady - a Celebration
Vivienne A. Brown
The popular 1930s image is an iconic design