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August 1997: Volume 1, Issue #1
Page Count: 84
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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- PAPER DOLL(full color):
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- DEPARTMENTS
- MINUTE WITH MARTHA-
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- TECHNIQUE REVIEW:
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- STITCH LIBRARY:
Illustrated, step-by-step stitch guide
- Suppliers' Guide
- PATTERN SHEET INSERT
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