Issue 56, December 2008/January 2009

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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 56

Wisteria Cottage
Shirley McKeand
Raised surfaces and soft colours create a welcoming doorway

Glories of the Garden
Judy Dixon
An exquisite panel stitched in glossy silk and rayon threads

Fine Filigree
Ann Parr
Distinctive jewellery stitched on pewter

Walnut Shell Purses
Grace Lister
You'll be 'nuts' about these exquisite tiny purses

Brilliant Buttons
Margaret Beal
Textile buttons - every one is a tiny work of art

Strewn with Petals
Design by DMC
Use simple stitches to create striking contemporary cushions

Along Fluid Lines
Kathleen Laurel Sage
A laminated bag stitched with bubbles and waves

A Garden of Delights (2)
Owen Davies and Gill Holdsworth
Stumpwork inspired by Romeo and Juliet's courtyard

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery

In a Class of Their Own
DVDs provide great workshops

Embroiderers' Guild
Museum Collections
Lynn Szygenda
A close-up look at the work of Elsie Myrtle Williams

From Sketch to Stitch
Jan Messent reveals the ideas and inspirations used to create The Regency Milliner's Notebook

Fields of Flowers
Chris Berry
Suzanis are vibrant embroidered textiles from Central Asia

My Favourite Things
Kathy Troup
They're useful or beautiful...