Current issue: 59, June/July 2009

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Projects and Techniques

Full instructions for all these projects can be found in Stitch 59


A Dazzling Display Pam Buck Stitch brilliant nasturtiums	Sashiko Sampler Susan Briscoe The essence of Japanese design	Artistry and Old Lace Janet Humphrey Create a beautiful treasure casket


A Posy of Bluebells Grace Lister Make a shadow-work runner and mat	Silky Glow Judy Dixon A lustrous Hardanger design	The Flight of the Bumble Bees Jan Constantine Embroider these delightful insects

embroidery

Making your Mark
Jennifer Rochester
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Features

articles on historical and contemporary textiles and embroidery


Embroiderers' Guild Museum Collections Lynn Szygenda Comparing objects found in the Guild Collections	Stitching the Fantastical Inspired by the Luttrell Psalter	From Sketch to Stitch Katie Pirson reveals the ideas used to create 'Art Nouveau Figure'


Up Front and Personal Art bras - a storm in a D-cup!	A Few of my Favourite Things with textile artist Sally McCollin