What's in the July/August 2007 issue of Embroidery...

Alice Kettle

Ellen Bell

Tilleke Schwarz

Voyage of Discovery
Alice Kettle's latest commission for the Discovery Centre, Winchester, is the country's most ambitious embroidery project to date

A New Chapter
Discover why artist Ellen Bell is inspired by language and cross-cultural communication
Jane Audas

Making her Mark
An exclusive insight into Tilleke Schwarz's work and philosophy in the run-up to her solo show, which tours the UK this autumn

Clyde Olliver

The Write Stuff
Examples of the written word found in embroidery and textiles to inspire you

Exploring Devoré
Dionne Swift's one-day course highlights devoré's potential as an art medium
Jo Hall

Stitch meets Stone
A unique exhibition juxtaposes examples from Jen Jones' Welsh quilt collection with Clyde Olliver's stitched slate works
June Hill

Edith Harper

Collections: Nottingham Museums
June Hill investigates the archives of a city noted for both its lace and knitting industries

Embroidered Extravagance
Zardozi embroidery, previously the preserve of the wealthy in India, is enjoying a revival
Mary Sleigh

Inside the Collection
Lynn Szygenda looks at a hollie point sampler from the Embroiderers' Guild Collection