Issue 56, December 2008/January 2009

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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...