Issue 55, October/November 2008

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Book Reviews
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In the Next Issue
a preview of the irresistible projects coming next
Stitch Glossary
General stitches for this issue

Projects and Techniques

Full instructions for all these projects can be found in Stitch 55

Beyond Blackwork
Grace Lister
Layers of net add depth to stunning blooms

Forbidden Fruit
Lesley Turpin-Delport and Nikki Delport-Wepener
Create three-dimensional embroidered figs

A Garden of Delights (1)
Owen Davies and Gill Holdsworth
Stumpwork inspired by Romeo and Juliet's courtyard

Dress the Tree
Rachel Lombard
Gleaming decorations made from brown wrapping paper

Season of Mists ...
Design by DMC
Metallic threads add lustre to luscious charms and berries

Festive Fun
Carrie Duthie
Make cards and pictures using novelty paper napkins

What a Gift!
Jill Kennedy
These delightful little boxes will make any gift extra- special

Wax Works
Isobel Hall
Create a surface using three types of wax

On the Rocks
Linda Turner Griepentrog and Pauline Wilde Richards
Chill out with a festive felt cover for a wine cooler

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery

Museum Collection
Lynn Szygenda
A close-up look at the work of Louisa Pesel

Double Vision
Discover some of Jan Beaney and Jean Littlejohn's favourite places

Fairy Slippers
Tiny masterpieces crafted by STITCH readers

Designer Threads
Discover space-dyed threads

Raising the Standard
Kathy Troup
A celebration of the work of Barbara and Roy Hirst