The current issue of
Workbox
is issue 112


Sugust/September 2008


Here is a selection
of a few articles that
are in the magazine.

All About Crazy Quilts
Cindy Brick writes a history and creative study of this popular textile art

 
       

Island Inspirations
by
Shona Mulhern


Textile art inspired by sea
and coastal scenes

   
       



98 Lace Group
at The De Morgan Centre
A 10th anniversary exhibition

 
     



A School Kaleidoscope

Children excel in an island environment

     

Festival of Quilts 2008
The greatest quilt show in Britain and Europe

       
 

Rug Aid:
A Further Report

Things are developing in The Gambia with International Help

     

Lisa MacDonald in Corfu
Interpretations based on a film featuring the life of Gerald Durrell.
     
     

The Willow Pattern Story
Stained Glass Patchwork Designs by Gail Lawther.

     

Jan Tregidgo
in Ghana -
Part II
Jan discovered
Adinkra Printing.

       
   

 

 
     

Kath Danswan
at Park House School

A well known tutor inspires the young in class.
     
     


Lace from the Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Collection
Bebilla Lace from Greece and Turkey.
 
     


Chloe Marsden:
Graduate Textiles with Style

Chloe's Entertainment
Design costumes.


     


Jill Holland: A Life in Art
Inspired Tapestry Weaving and Embroidery.


     

Caesarea Quilters
A gallery of quilts and historic perspective from Jersey.




     
Feature Index (This appeared in issue 81)
This compilation of features is presented in alphabetic format mostly by reference to subject matter. Some techniques are listed by reference to names and again by reference to the subject matter to facilitate cross-reference for further studies of the same or similar subjects.
The first number is the issue and the second the page.
The page numbers indicate the start of a feature.

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PLUS-More features of interest, looking at embroidery and other textile techniques and textile pursuits. Bringing the latest developments and ideas, as well as historical studies to your doorstep. As well as the regular features of events, places to learn, new products and services for embroiderers, lacemakers, quilters and patchwork enthusiasts of all skill levels.
PLUS a classified section of suppliers for all your needlecraft needs. And a new section "OUT AND ABOUT" - Glimpses of textile works by individuals and groups, guild branches, students and clubs.

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