Issue 49, October/November 2007

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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 49


Dainty and Delicate Via Laurie of Chameleon Threads Combine Hardanger and Casalguidi to create an embroidery you'll treasure	Star Light, Star Bright... Designed for Coats Crafts UK by Jackie Ebdon Glitter felt adds a twinkle to this garland of little stars	Make Friends with Lutradur Wendy Cotterill Strong yet delicate and it will never fray - no wonder creative textile artists love it


Christmas Stamps Ann Kirk Discover a quick and easy way to transfer a design onto fabric	The Enchanted Wood Tracy Curtis Create an enticing secret glade	Hardanger - for Cheats Joan Harper These decorations may look like Hardanger embroidery, but there's no scary cutting


Christmas is Coming Project by Zweigart Magic Canvas is perfect for mobiles, decorations and modelling	Absolutely Fabulous! Carol Coleman Sophisticated crackers add a touch of elegance to a festive table

Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery


Museum Collection Lynn Szygenda A close-up look at a Berlin wool work sampler	From Sketch to Stitch Vivienne A Brown explores the theme 'Liberating the Liberty Bodice'	Star Quality Some of our favourites from the STITCH star swap


Picture Post Deena Beverley Kandy Newton's fabric postcards arrive from all over the world	Corroded Surfaces Jean Littlejohn uses the Embellisher to create innovative surfaces