Issue 1: October 1999

CREATING...

Workshop - Running Around: Julie Smith explores the creative possibilities of running stitch
Merry and Bright: Send Season's Greetings with our fat robin, fruit-packed pud and shooting starflowers.
A Sampler of Stitches: Create your own little bit of history with a band sampler that is sure to become an heirloom of the future.
Cross Stitch Connection - Two Turtle Doves: Stitch this delightful Christmas decoration and get the festive season off to a great start.
Bags of Fun! inspired by Kantha quilting: In sumptuous silks or simple muslin, Mary Sleigh's drawstring bags, inspired by Kantha quilting, are a joy to stitch.
Silver Threads: Linda Lewenhak's handstitched treasures will tempt you to have a go at creating your own designer jewellery.

Sharing opportunities...: Gale Williams takes you behind the scenes at the Embroiderers' Guild
Yesterday's Treasures: Kerry Taylor, Sotheby's costume and textile expert, looks at the golden age of sampler-making.
Insight: Constance Howard - A Colourful Life
In Focus - A Kantha in the Collection: A close-up look at some of the inspiring embroideries in the Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collection
Feature - The Knitting and Stitching Shows
Framework: Plastic, wood, slate, rotating, table, seat, clamp, sew-on, no-sew... there's a bewildering array of embroidery frames to choose from. We put some of them through their paces.

Embroidery Competition: 750 pounds worth of prizes from Coats Crafts UK
What's New: Some of the best new products around.
What's On: Some dates for your diary
Book Reviews: Top titles to tempt you...
and some great give-aways in our free draw.
Back to Basics: Useful tips and techniques