Cover Image Property of PUBLISHER
Fall 1997:Vol. #1, Issue #1
Page Count: 84
Notes: Issue came with a large pattern sheet insert printed on both sides on thin newsprint paper...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FEATURES
    • HARPS OF GOLD:
      Elegantly smocked harps and flowers with matching machine embroidery
            by Kathy Harrison
    • BATH BLOSSOMS:
      Silk ribbon embroidery for a guest towel or tea towel
            by Sylvia Fooshee
    • VERY VICTORIAN NEEDLE CASE:
      Where fine embroidery unfolds an attache of needle necessities
            by Graham Baker
    • BABY BARRIE CHRISTENING GOWN:
      Beautiful bullion embroidery for a special baby gown
            by Margaret Boyles
    • BUNNIES ABOUND:
      Soft, felt applique and wool embroidery on a baby blanket
            by Kathy Brower
    • LES PETITE ENFANT:
      Madeira applique daygown featuring sweet baby bow shadowwork
            by Wendy Schoen
    • LOVELY LINEN LINERS:
      Sampling of Bread Napkin Designs from Top (embroidery)Machine Companies-
      "Peach Delight", Designed for Pfaff
            by Linnette Whicker
      "Sew Sophisticated", Designed for Husqvarna Viking
            by Patti Jo Larson
      "Love From the Garden", Designed for Singer
            by Jewell Hulitt
      "Cutwork Elegance", Designed for Baby Lock
            by Kelly Latreille
      "A Touch of Lavender", Designed for Elna, USA
            by Chris Tryon
      "Pink Perfection", Designed for Bernina
            by Jean Picou
      "Dainty Bouquet", Designed for New Home
            by Mary Carollo
    • ON DELICATE WINGS:
      Butterfly pincushion- exploring elaborate cutwork by machine
            by Darlene Geisendorff
    • PINTUCKS AND TINY BOWS:
      Re-programming machine embroidery for a custom look on a darling doll dress
            by Wanda Sue Jones
    • PRIVATE COLLECTION:
      The Use of Color in Antique Garments
            by Martha Pullen
    • SHADES OF YESTERDAY:
      Versatile vintage reproduction of puffing and ribbon with pattern included
            by Charlotte Potter, Claudia Newton
    • PAPER DOLL:
      Joanna with some of her favorite antique clothing
            by Theresa Borelli
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • MINUTE FROM MARTHA
      (publisher's note)      by Martha Pullen
    • STITCH LIBRARY
    • SUPPLIER'S GUIDE
    • PATTERN SHEET INSERT

Magazine Title: Martha Pullen's Fancywork
Editor(s): Claudia Newton
Publication Frequency: Quarterly
Began Publication: August 1997
Ended Publication: Winter 1998-'99?
Published by: Martha Pullen Co., Inc., Huntsville, AL
Average Page Count: 80
Magazine Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISSN: Never Given

NOTE: ALL COVER IMAGES THIS PAGE ARE PROPERTY OF
PUBLISHER, but are scanned from my private collection.

SUMMARY: Despite it being mostly embroidery articles - and many of those requiring one of the very expensive embroidery machines, I was still enchanted while going through the two issues I've gotten so far - certainly enchanted enough to go ahead and start keeping an eye out for more of this magazine. It has a lot of advertising in it, but not quite so much that I felt I'd bought a collection of ads rather than useful craft articles. You get a large pattern insert sheet stapled into the center so they can give you sewing patterns for children's clothes and dolls along with embroidery transfers, which I liked very much. I would say that the majority of patterns are heirloom quality(no "Quick and Easy" here, folks). While this magazine is no longer being published and it looks like it may have had a very short life of only 6 issues, the website still exists and offers a free e-newsletter and classes. There's also a full-color paper doll in each issue(that I've cataloged thus far) for those who collect them.

They have a website: http://www.marthapullen.com/

HOW TO MAKE THIS MAGAZINE CATALOG SEARCHABLE:
METHOD ONE(downside is it takes some effort and time):
1. Open a blank page in your favorite word processing program.
2. Right click and "SELECT ALL"
3. Right click and "COPY"
4. "PASTE" or CTRL"V" what you copied into the blank page(it could take a while depending on the size of the page)
5. Use the search function as you normally would. Try to stick to only one word, since authors will sometimes use their middle initial, then not, change names, etc.
6. Trash the blank page when you're done.

METHOD TWO(downside is you have to wade through a lot of HTML code to read the entries):
1. Right click and "VIEW SOURCE". This will bring up a second window that will give you a behind-the-stage look at my coding along with the entries. There is a search function on source pages. Use it as you would the search function for a word processor(see METHOD 1). Close the Source page when you're done.

Anyone with more information about this publication, or has issues to donate or sell, can contact me through My Contact Page.

TATTING ARTICLES(list is not complete):
1997 Winter(V1:#2) - "Intricate Rings: A lesson in needle-tatting," by Cindy Shaver
       



"MARTHA PULLEN'S FANCYWORK" CATALOG OF ISSUES

1997: 2 ISSUES

Cover Image Property of Daisy Pulications
August 1997: Volume 1, Issue #1
Page Count: 84
Notes:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FEATURES
    • HARPS OF GOLD:
      Elegantly smocked harps and flowers with matching machine embroidery
            by Kathy Harrison
    • BATH BLOSSOMS:
      Silk ribbon embroidery for a guest towel or tea towel
            by Sylvia Fooshee
    • VERY VICTORIAN NEEDLE CASE:
      Where fine embroidery unfolds an attache of needle necessities
            by Graham Baker
    • BABY BARRIE CHRISTENING GOWN:
      Beautiful bullion embroidery for a special baby gown
            by Margaret Boyles
    • BUNNIES ABOUND:
      Soft, felt applique and wool embroidery on a baby blanket
            by Kathy Brower
    • LES PETITE ENFANT:
      Madeira applique daygown featuring sweet baby bow shadowwork
            by Wendy Schoen
    • LOVELY LINEN LINERS:
      Sampling of Bread Napkin Designs from Top (embroidery)Machine Companies-
      "Peach Delight", Designed for Pfaff
            by Linnette Whicker
      "Sew Sophisticated", Designed for Husqvarna Viking
            by Patti Jo Larson
      "Love From the Garden", Designed for Singer
            by Jewell Hulitt
      "Cutwork Elegance", Designed for Baby Lock
            by Kelly Latreille
      "A Touch of Lavender", Designed for Elna, USA
            by Chris Tryon
      "Pink Perfection", Designed for Bernina
            by Jean Picou
      "Dainty Bouquet", Designed for New Home
            by Mary Carollo
    • ON DELICATE WINGS:
      Butterfly pincushion- exploring elaborate cutwork by machine
            by Darlene Geisendorff
    • PINTUCKS AND TINY BOWS:
      Re-programming machine embroidery for a custom look on a darling doll dress
            by Wanda Sue Jones
    • PRIVATE COLLECTION:
      The Use of Color in Antique Garments
            by Martha Pullen
    • SHADES OF YESTERDAY:
      Versatile vintage reproduction of puffing and ribbon with pattern included
            by Charlotte Potter, Claudia Newton
    • PAPER DOLL:
      Joanna with some of her favorite antique clothing
            by Theresa Borelli
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • MINUTE FROM MARTHA
      (publisher's note)      by Martha Pullen
    • STITCH LIBRARY
    • SUPPLIER'S GUIDE
    • PATTERN SHEET INSERT

Cover Image Property of Daisy Pulications
Winter 1997/98: Volume 1, Issue #2
Page Count: 80
Notes:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FEATURES
    • Brynne- A Victorian Hankie Pillow:
      Shadow embroidery, Madeira applique design
            by Margaret Boyles
    • Amanda:
      Bullion-embroidered ensemble for your 18-19-inch doll
            by Julie Gioscio
    • Picture Perfect:
      Floral arrangement, embroidered in silk ribbon
            by Beverley Sheldrick
    • Intricate Rings:
      A Lesson in Needle-Tatting
            by Cindy Shaver
    • Duchess Table Linen:
      Machine-embroidered table topper
            by Marilyn Vanover
    • Designed With Love:
      Heirloom-quality christening gown with Bernina machine embroidery
            by Jean H Picou
    • Heirloom Hearts:
      Geometric Lace Motifs from circles and squares
            by Susan Ryan
    • Private Collection:
      A Visit to Christie's Auction House
            by Martha Pullen
    • Enchanting Embroidery:
      Reproduction christening cape embroidered by Singer
            by Verna Erickson
    • PAPER DOLL:
      Rebekah with some of her favorite antique clothing
            by Theresa Borelli
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • MINUTE WITH MARTHA-
            by Martha Pullen
    • TECHNIQUE REVIEW:
      Brief review of French sewing techniques-
      Lace to Lace
      Lace to Fabric
      Lace to Entredeux
      Roll and Whip
      Gathered Lace
      Gathered Lace to Entredeux
      Entredeux to Flat Fabric
      Entredeux to Gathered Fabric
      Mitered Lace
    • STITCH LIBRARY:
      Illustrated, step-by-step stitch guide
    • Suppliers' Guide
    • *

1998: 4 ISSUES

Cover Image Property of Daisy Pulications
SPRING 1998: Volume 1, Issue #3
Page Count: 80
Notes: *

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FEATURES
    • DOUBLE DIAMONDS:
      Machine-stitched diamonds match smocking on ladies' blouse
            by Debbie Glenn
    • A PERFECT MATCH:
      Use sewing machine to make elegant embroideries
            by Members of Sew It Seams
    • LETTER OF LOVE PILLOW:
      Trapunto by machine decorates an envelope pillow
            by Gail Settle
    • LAURA'S CRAZY PATCH SCISSORS CASE:
      Embellish this tiny treasure by hand or machine
            by Laura Jenkins Thompson
    • DAISY-DRESSER SCARF OR TABLE RUNNER:
      Graceful padded satin stitch design for handwork
            by Margaret Boyles
    • SWEET SCALLOPS:
      Reproduction of antique baby cape with delicate scallops, embroidery
    • BOW BY ANY OTHER NAME:
      Variations of a lace-shaped bow with silk ribbon embroidery
            by Lynda DeLallo, Beverley Sheldrick
    • DRAWN-THREAD DELICACY:
      Simple hemstitching makes a special dress for 19 1/2" dolls
            by Mirella Arroyo
    • PRIVATE COLLECTION- TUCKED DOLMAN DRESS:
      Antique Dolman-sleeved dropped-waist dress with commentary by Martha
            by Martha Pullen
    • OLD-FASHIONED SIMPLICITY:
      Adaptation of Tucked Dolman Dress with Elna embroidery designs; pattern and instructions included
            by Claudia Newton
    • PAPER DOLL(full color):
      Kim with some of her favorite antique clothing
            by Theresa Borelli
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • MINUTE WITH MARTHA-
            by Martha Pullen
    • TECHNIQUE REVIEW:
      Illustrated review of sewing techniques-
      Grid or channel Quilting,
      Free-Motion Stippling,
      Bias Neck Treatments, Entredeux to Gathered Lace,
      Mitering,
      Lace Shaping,
      Sash Loop,
      Extra-stable lace Application
    • STITCH LIBRARY:
      Illustrated, step-by-step stitch guide
    • Suppliers' Guide
    • PATTERN SHEET INSERT

Cover Image Property of Daisy Pulications
Summer 1998: Volume 1, Issue #4
Page Count: 84
Notes:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FEATURES
    • ROSE TRELLIS:
      Smocked-to-the-waist design with silk ribbon bullions
            by Denise Bakes
    • BLUE RIBBON ROSES:
      Replica of an antique embroidered handkerchief case
            by Kathy Awender
    • BLOSSOMS AND BLOOMS:
      4 shadowwork pillows bring the garden indoors
            by Karin Ylenni, Angela Pullen
    • REGAL RETICULE:
      Machine-embroidered flowers grace a ladies' bag
            by Marlis Bennett
    • SWEET DREAMS:
      Machine eyelets decorate baby pillows for boys, girls
            by Mary Lou Nall
    • LAVENDER AND LINEN:
      Machine embroidery embellishes a table doily
            by Linnette Whicker
    • MONOGRAMS AND INITIALS:
      classic alphabet, with etiquette for use, placement
            by Margaret Boyles
    • LACY BOW-TIE BONNET:
      Unusual lace technique on a precious baby bonnet
            by Susan Ryan
    • A LOVING LEGACY:
      Heirloom wedding pillows with sentimental history
            by Marion Napier
    • MEREDITH AND "SIS":
      2 similar doll dresses for very different personalities
            by Audrey Jordan
    • PRIVATE COLLECTION- EMBROIDERED ACCENTS:
      2 antique garments featuring embroidered accents
            with commentary by Martha Pullen
    • PAPER DOLL(full color):
      Maya with some of her favorite antique clothing
            by Theresa Borelli
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • MINUTE WITH MARTHA-
            by Martha Pullen
    • TECHNIQUE REVIEW:
      Illustrated review of sewing techniques-
      French Seam
      Mitering
      Corded Pintucks
      Sash Loop
      Lace to Fabric
      Lace to Lace
      Lace to Entredeux
      Piping
      Entredeux to Fabric
    • STITCH LIBRARY:
      Illustrated, step-by-step stitch guide
    • Suppliers' Guide
    • PATTERN SHEET INSERT

Cover Image Property of Daisy Pulications
Fall 1998: Volume 2, Issue #1
Page Count: 80
Notes:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • FEATURES
    • COOPER'S DELIGHT:
      Hand-worked eyelets to embellish a child's dress
            by Margaret Boyles
    • SILK LINGERIE CASE:
      Lesson in raised embroidery
            by Graham Baker
    • AN EXQUISITE ETUI:
      Silk ribbon embroidery on a traveling toiletries bag
            by Beverly Sheldrick
    • NATURE'S GLORY:
      Magnificent ribbon and thread embroidery
            by Sandra Sims
    • NORWEGIAN ROSE:
      Scandinavian rosemaling design in embroidery
            by Sharon Nancarrow
    • DESIGNER TOWELS:
      Decorative towels embroidered by major machine companies
            by Chris Tryon, Inge Nangia, Sheryl Capps, Marlis Bennett, Kelly Latrielle, Laura Haynie, Patti Jo Larson
    • THE PROMISE:
      Porcelain bride doll commemorates a special wedding
            by Roberta Przybylski
    • ZAIDEE'S BLOUSE:
      Antique Victorian replica
            by Zaidee Galloney
    • PRIVATE COLLECTION- :
      Edinburgh Blouse
            by Martha Pullen
    • PAPER DOLL(full color):
      Barbara with some of her favorite antique clothing
            by Theresa Borelli
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • MINUTE WITH MARTHA-
            by Martha Pullen
    • TECHNIQUE REVIEW:
      Bias Binding
      Lace to Lace
      Lace to Entredeux
      Entredeux to Fabric
      Basic Pintucks
      Extra Stable Lace Application
      French Seam
    • STITCH LIBRARY:
      Illustrated, step-by-step stitch guide
    • Suppliers' Guide
    • PATTERN SHEET INSERT

Cover Image Property of Daisy Pulications
Winter 1998-'99: Volume 2, Issue #2
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  • DEPARTMENTS
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    • STITCH LIBRARY:
      Illustrated, step-by-step stitch guide
    • Suppliers' Guide
    • PATTERN SHEET INSERT

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