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Jan 1, 2002
Designing for Counted Thread: Part I
The first article in a series about how to design for counted thread. This article, Part I, covers the research process.
Dec 1, 2001
Quick Holiday Gift Ideas
Several quick-to-make gift ideas that involve sewing or other needlework. Instructions for a doll, stuffed ball, doll quilt, sachet, hot/cold pack, and fleece throw.
Nov 1, 2001
Making a Pincushion ~ Three Ideas
Instructions for making three pincushions: The Arm Rest Holder, The Heirloom Pillow and the Bottle Cap Pincushion
Oct 1, 2001
A Simple Life
A visit to a living history farm where the elderly farm lady was quilting.
Aug 1, 2001
Making a Sock Doll from Baby Socks
Instructions for making a doll from baby socks.
Jul 24, 2001
12 Ways to Carry Your Stitching with You
A list of ideas of bags for taking your stitching with you when you leave home.
Jul 17, 2001
Part III: Model Stitching for Publishers and Designers
The third article in a series about model stitching, this one shows the stitcher how to get started as a model stitcher for publishers and designers.
Jul 10, 2001
Part II: Model Stitching for Your Local Needlework Shop
The second article in a series about model stitching, this one shows the stitcher how to get started as a model stitcher for their local (and non-local)needlework shop.
Jul 3, 2001
Part I: Model Stitching ~ My Story
A personal experience essay about how I started model stitching for publishers and shop owners.
Jun 26, 2001
Sharing our Needle Art with Others
Opportunities abound for us to teach our needle art to others. This article gives some ideas of how to start.
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