This stunning issue opens with
some letters from our readers
who write about their
involvement with
Ecclesiastical embroidery - a
special area of needlework
requiring particular techniques
to impart symbolism and
reverence.
For those who were lucky
enough to join us - and those
who wish they could have
been there - we've featured
some photographs and quotes
of those who attended Beating
Around the Bush 2009 and,
following our recent stories
about historic samplers,
Yvette Stanton takes a look at
the Ackworth School which
had a significant influence in
this area of needlework.
Alison Snepp gives us some
background on emeries,
which were once an important
part of a needleworker's
toolkit and follows with step-
by-step instructions on
creating a decorative
embroidery scissor fob.
Of course you'll also find 20
inspiring embroidered gifts to
re-create as you learn
techniques, through step-by-
step colour photographs,
including an exquisite cross
stitch etui, a gorgeous
embroidered quilt with
appliqué flowers, an
endearing and easy to make
cloth doll and four enchanting
embroidered glass
paperweights, to name a few...
Plus, Susan O'Connor shows
you some fantastic new
products in 'Cutting Edge'...
don't miss it!
