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No.
9. Autumn/Winter 1988 A
mixture of helpful hints together with instructions for a Log cabin
block quilt, knotting and embroidery, beginners tips for creative canvaswork,
details of stencils, lace motifs, rug and carpet making tips, and a
book review page. |
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No.10.
Spring/Summer 1989 A spring -fresh look at young ideas -
courses and kits for the younger generation of crafters, miniature creations,
plenty of details of samplers with colourful illustration, lacemaking
article and readers tips |
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No.11.
Summer 1989
Smocking instructions, articles on Patchwork, Honiton lace, embroidery,
dollmaking and helpful courses, instructions for Ribbon weaving with
illustrations. |
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No.14.
Summer 1990
Creating new clothes from old using embroidery, our Helpmate pages,
a miscellany of fashion and lace together with hints on using Velcro.
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No.16.
Winter 1991
Dolls house furnishing tips, articles on Woolmaking and woollen goods,
leatherworking, embroidered panels with superb colour illustrations,
brass rubbing and fashions. Our Helpmate page.. |
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No.27.
Autumn 1993
Articles on various textiles including stickweaving and embroidered
costumes, a feature on dolls clothes, Assisi embroidery, instructions
for a fingerplate using your free gift (see below), many interesting
short articles all in full colour together with a free gift of sparkling
sequin shapes. . |
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No.36.
December/January 1996
A bumper Christmas issue of the new-look Workbox magazine with even
more inspiration and information from your favourite needlework magazine.
Make your own Christmas cracker table setting, articles on Aubusson
tapestries and carpets, the Overlord embroidery depicting scenes from
D-Day 1944, breeds of sheep and their wool, the making of historical
miniature costumes and instructions for rag dollmaking. |
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No.37.
February/March 1996
Audrey Babbington "retires" but Workbox carries on the good work! This
issue contains articles on tartans and how to make your own, traditional
English quilting, Bedfordshire lace (with designs shown from 1860's),
beautiful Whitework from France, Kaffe Fassett cushion instructions,
Dorset buttons, the Bayeux tapestry and rag rug making. All illustrated
in superb full colour. |
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No.38.
April/May 1996 A
delightful collection of colourful articles including patchwork, highly
embroidered Ecclesiastical clothing, different effects from various
stitches, lovely Blackwork from Tudor times, fans and how to make one,
candlewick embroidery with instructions, how to stick weave, hats and
how to decorate your own, wool embroidery and tips on artistic textiles.
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No.40
August/September 1996
A variety of articles describing colourful quilts from the National
Championships, the art of felt hatmakers, more stunning Blackwork, the
ups and downs of Church embroidery on a huge scale, creative young crafters
describe their work, nature in needlepoint, the old skills of hand loom
weaving and silkmaking, the myriad kits available for almost any subject
and What's on and Where. |
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No.41.
October/November 1996
Thimbles - the varieties and how they are made, using Russian macrame
to make delightful pictures, "tube-knit" dolls, colourful and adorable,
a needlework article showing the various skills and designs of entrants
to the Helmshore Exhibition, contemporary Irish textile art is explained,
clothes made from patchwork and intricate embroideries from the Textile
Impressions Group. |
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No.45.
June/July 1997 Plain
but colourful Amish quilts, Kumihomi - the art of Japanese braiding,
articles on collecting hat pins, how 40 volunteers created embroideries
for York Minster, William Morris' distinctive, colourful designs, the
richness of Indian bandhai (tie-dyeing with a difference), the versatility
of two contrasting fabrics, 1920's fashions housed in a Suffolk Museum
and how to give your dolls their own personalities. |
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No.49.
February/March 1998
Articles on foreign needlecrafts - the colourful and unique Polish embroidery,
beautiful Russian lace and exquisite Japanese embroidery, the versatility
of machine embroidery, the art of water soluble fabrics in embroidered
pictures, a beautifully illustrated article on the tapestries of Hatfield
House, incredible textured work from Clare Proctor, Embroiderers' Guild
Scholar of the Year, how to frame your needlework and the universal
appeal of Beadwork.
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No.50.
April/May 1998
Our 50th. Issue packed with colourful articles and information snippets
containing special effects with Bobbin lace, the textiles at Sandringham
and the skills of Queen Mary, skilful Irish crochet that looks like
lace, patchwork waistcoats, innovative designs in textiles, weaving
without a loom, a strolling minstrel designs her own clothes to suit
the period she depicts in her performances, and sparkling stage curtains
for luxury cruisers. |
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No.51.
June/July 1998 Fine
Durham quilting is described along with details of Bulgarian folk textiles,
hooked rag rugs, stunning Ecclesiastical embroidery, Hardanger whitework,
fashion from the Bronte Museum, felted knitwear, Kelim canvas work and
stitch designs, textiles used for jewellery and other objects by machine
stitching and how to do the Norwich stitch. |
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No.54.
December/January 1999
The elaborate and sometimes exquisitely designed needlework tools of
yesteryear are described and illustrated together with articles on Gold
thread used to enhance subdued colour embroidery, Victorian and Edwardian
Ecclesiastical embroidery, creative stitching by needlework students,
crewel work on furnishings, clothes and furnishings from Sulgrave Manor,
pulled work embroidery, adventurous textile work by the "Wayward Threads"
also textural creatures and wall hangings. |
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No.55.
February/March 1999
This month's articles include :- The Royal School of Needlework students
learning the skill of perfection demanded, hand-stitching with a difference
- bright and colourful designs, the beautiful work of a talented young
lady - Katy Lloyd tells us her story, a tapestry depicting the two-day
invasion of Britain in 1797, the intricate braiding, Taka Dai and Peg
Split from Japan and India, short sharp articles on filet lace, designs
in candlewicking, American Patchwork needlepoint, Queen Victoria's favourite
Tunisian crochet, stamping on fabric, Latvian weaving and historic samplers
and how to look after them. |
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No.
56. April/May 1999
Wallhangings of Pilgrim Routes made from a variety of fabrics, the Nowotny
Legacy of Viennese embroidery with a cross-stitch chart of a beautiful
rose spray, miniature dolls house furnishings, French Trapunto Quilting
with some diagrams, Sylvia Wynn shares her secrets of combining hand
and machine knitting to make all types of clothing, short information
clips of Bargello stitches, RSN apprenticeship scheme, historical and
ethereal designs from two of Internos' members and textiles from Powderham
Castle. |
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No.57.
June/July 1999
This issue brings an article on Shibori, the colourful and surprising
designs produced by folding, pleating and dyeing all kinds of fabrics,
also Stumpwork, a very unusual Elizabethan form of embroidery, some
lovely weaving and stitching from Central Asia, Ugbrooke House is here
with descriptions and pictures of some of their embroidery contained
in the building, "hands on" wallhangings which will hopefully bring
pleasure to children in foreign orphanages, general instructions for
Tambour worked chain stitch, David Chatt, the Seattle Bead artist shows
us some of his colourful boxes, inspirational needle lace, reupholstering
a Victorian "Prie-Dieu" chair in needlepoint and how to do it and the
hidden talents of some GCSE students. |
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No.58.
August/September 1999
We go global with costumes from students of Upminster gracing the Venetian
Carnival, Icelandic Needlepoint is explained and illustrated in full
colour, Australian Cross Stitch is fascinating, as is the tale of an
81 year-old's foray into needlework,Ruskin lace is described with helpful
diagrams and "shorties" on Patchwork and Quilting by post, wool embroidery
and Celtic Knotwork adaptations. |
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No.59.
October/November 1999 Embroidery
creates Myth and Magic with Helen Stevens' haunting designs, two Elizabethan-inspired
crafts - coloured silk embroidery and crewelwork, Crazy patchwork and
silk ribbon embroidery produces stunning patterns detailed pictures
of intricate French lace, Forge Mill Museum announce Stitched Textiles
winners, RSN creation of new embroidery for the Royal Opera House furnishings,
sumptuous costumes from the Manor House in Bury St. Edmunds and delightfully
embroidered book illustrations. |
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No.60.
December/January 2000
Exquisite Stuart embroidery starts off our new Millennium with very
pastoral pictures, a collection of Millennium embroideries from many
communities depicting their own areas, French patchwork quilt and clothes,
decorative beaded purses are described with helpful hints, lovely 17th.C
costumes and textiles from Worthing Museum, pigrimage pictures in canvaswork
show the versatility of this craft, progression of old to new in weaving
techniques with stitch diagrams,dainty tatting with many uses, miniature
lace with details and…..Fireworks 2000! - sparkling results of this
competition really light up the pages of this report.
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No.61
February/March 2000
Japanese embroidery requires precise attention to detail (as shown in
our illustrations) and the results are very pleasing, shadow applique
is a relatively new needle art, gloriously bright Chintz catches the
eye in our article, Goldwork's shining past, a guide to silk and its
various forms, Idrija lace from Slovenia is a Bobbin lace, Afghans teach
us maths through their designs, reports on a Festival of Quilts, Images
in Stitch and Cumbria College of Art and Design works and a museum's
request for a Medieval manuscript cover. |
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No.
62. April/May 2000
The art of Stumpwork - Australian wild flowers created in this stunning
embroidery; Lace disks - lace designs on CD to celebrate the world of
lace; Braids and beads used in original ways show the amazing versatility
of this craft; Kanthas of Bengal - a rags to riches story of this beautiful
patchwork embroidery; The bridges of Tavistock is the exquisite tapestry
covering 1000 years history of the town's bridges; Fabric sculptures
created with all kinds of everything; Plus reports on embroidery groups
and individual. |
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No.
63. June/July 2000
An Australian journey describes the colourful patchwork quilts showing
around-the-world travels; Smocking for all - some very attractive uses
for this craft; A look at the beauty and variations on Nottingham Lace;
Royal School of Needlework - our Editor visits some of their workshops;
Traditional Shadow Embroidery; Crewel Work - a modern interpretation
for a memorial at Bakewell Old House Museum; Nolitex - beautiful work
from these Newark ladies illustrated in full colour; Poetry in Embroidery
- innovative designs with a hint of fairy-like fantasy. |
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No.
64. August/September 2000
Casalguidi Embroidery - a history and illustrated study of this unique
embroidery style; Lace Knitting - a very informative piece on this attractive
craft; Richelieu Work shows the delicate results possible with this
beautiful embroidery; Mountmellick Embroidery - designs and traditions
from Leinster; Quilts - a contemporary look at pictorial quilts; St.
Petersburg - embroidery and dolls costumes from this city; Tactile Felt
used to create beautiful cushions. |
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No.
65. October/November 2000
Pulled Thread embroidery shows the techniques and stitches used; Embroidered
Flowers - full colour illustrations for inspiration; Machine Embroidery
to encourage design ideas; Stitched Textiles - imaginative designs from
students to whet the appetite; Islamic Weaving - colourful design from
yesteryear; Ballet in Stitch - a multitude of stitches and subjects;
Embroidery Exhibition at the Archbishop of York's Palace. |
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No.
66. December/January 2001
Tatting from Poland; Danish drawn and cutwork (Hedebo Embroidery); Sampler
quilts; costumes and textiles from The Holy Lane; Dolls' dressmaking;
straw thread embroidery; beautiful machine stitched art costumes; designs
by computer; exhibits from Madeira's exhibition and Bishop Burton College.
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No.
67. February/March 2001
a profile of the colourful world of Pearsall's silks; Innovative quilts;
hand-woven textiles; lovely Japanese inspired appliqué and patchwork;
beautiful beads and beading; details for making a sweet little Victorian
etui; velvet embroidery; article on Goldsmiths College and a tribute
to Constance Howard; Plus articles on Embroiderers' Guild Scholar of
the year, Hollywood costumes and lace flowers. |
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No.
68. April/May 2001
Bouquets and posies in Bobbin Lace; Sashiko - a modern interpretations
of this traditional craft; influences in Portuguese and Spanish textiles
and costumes; prize-winning quilts; The Embroiderers' Guild's "2000
Cushions", textiles from Dorney Court and innovative embroideries
from a group in Dorset and graduates of Bolton College known as Variations. |
