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BEST OF BOTH WORLDS:
Freeform Knit and Crochet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
by Prudence Mapstone
A fiber artist finds a way to weave her two passions into beautiful
garments.
CASTING A NET:
Needle Lace Necklaces & Pouches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
by Karen Page
With little more than waxed linen, learn how to knot your own jewelry.
SHROUDS THAT HONOR
THE LIVES OF WOMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
by Anita Luvera Mayer
These painted, beaded and embroidered coverings are rich in symbolism.
SUITABLE FOR FRAMING:
The Timeless Beauty of Bead Knitted Bags . . . .32
by Coy Roberts
She fell in love with antique purses; the rest is a successful business
story.
MYSTIC STOLES:
An Easy-to-Knit ‘Mosaic’ of Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . .40
by Roberta Goldstein
Starting with one simple stitch, make yourself a wonderful wrap.
BAKED CLOTH BUTTONS:
Embellishments with a Twist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
by Bambi Doe Blake
An art project gone awry becomes the foundation for a fun, versatile
medium.
SIMPLE SCULPEY
CLAY PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . .58
by Karla Rehm
Buttons, beads, charms, stamps—almost anything can be molded into
a pretty pin.
CHINESE KNOTTING
101: Creating Wearable Art with One Knot . . . . . . .66
by Jin Yong
Discover an ancient technique for making contemporary jewelry.
‘I SHALL WEAR
PURPLE’: A Fashion Ensemble That’s Pure Poetry . . . . . .74
by Linda L. Stimson
A popular poem inspires a flapper-style dress and a red hat “which
doesn’t go.”
SEAWEED & WILLOW
BRANCHES: Embroidered Silk Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
by Judith Baker Montano
A few basic stitches are all it takes to change the look of a plain
accessory.
POLYMER CLAY GODDESS
NECKLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
by Keely Barham
Find out how to roll two colors of clay into one exotic creation.
JOKER’S WILD:
Shrink-Plastic Collage Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
by Linda Milligan
Learn how to use an inkjet printer to make “funky” accessories.
EARTH ANGEL: Beauty
of New Mexico Recreated
in a Fiber Art Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .112
by Maria Teresa Stoa
These soft sculptures combine colorful yarns, leather, beads and aromatic
lavender.
PAINTED LADIES:
Freezer Paper Makes Dyeing on
Silk a Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .122
by Nancy Badgley
An innovative way to paint on fabric turns a tunic into a work of art.
ENCHANTED EVENING
BAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
by Alpha Lee Day
Elegant embroidery makes these charming purses perfect for special events.
ALL THAT GLITTERS:
Faux Jewels and Gemstones . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
by Leslie Altman
The artist shares a new technique for making opalescent cabochons.
HANDBAG TAGS: Collage
Adornments for Your Purse . . . . . . . . . . .146
by Carol Heppner
Here’s a unique way to transform a boring bag into a portable work
of art.
SHIBORI—STITCH
BY STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.152
by Marie Plakos
Using a pleater, a fabric artist finds a new way to enhance her dyed
cloth.
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