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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • AMERICAN SPIRIT:
    (5)Cross-stitched Star Ornaments- Martha Washington's Star, Virginia Star, Yankee Pride, Liberty Star
          by Laura Holtorf Collins
    Small 5-pt Star, Md & Lrg 6-pt Stars(Tatting)
          by Mary Sue Bruce-Kuhn

    Girl's Smocked Denim Apron
          by Barbara Smith
    Knit Sweater w/ Ohio Star quilt design
          by Dee Wittmack
    Free Swinging Denim Skirt
          by Dee Wittmack
    Textured Ohio Star Afghan, Pillows(knit)
          by Helene Rush
    Knitted Lace Throw
          by Judith Brandau
    Framed Darning Stitch Sampler
          by Laura Holtorf Collins
    Men's Striped V-neck Cardigan(crochet)
          by Michelle Maks
    Ribbed Cardigan(knit)
          by Michelle Maks
    Child's Doll Quilt(embroidered Eagle blocks,pieced Ohio Star squares)
          by Laura Holtorf Collins, Margaret Sindelar
    Crochet Afghan(flags flapping motif)
          by Jude Martin
    Denim Place Mats
          by Dee Wittmack
    Liberty/Freedom Cross-stitch Sampler
          by Susan Viegulis
    Knitted Soft Doll(Amish)
          by Zhenya Wine
  • HOMEY COMFORTS TO KNIT, CROCHET:
    Sculptured Afghan(knit)
          by Charlotte Biro
    Knit Striped Afghan
          by Nancy Taylor
    Granny Square Afghan(crochet)
          by Clara Storm
    Amish-inspired Afghan(crochet)
          by Sarah Jane Treinen
    Irish Chain Afghan(knit)
          by Juanita King
  • NEEDLEWORKER'S PRIDE:
    Flower Basket Quilt(pieced)
          by Grace Snyder, Nellie Yost
    Flower Basket Pillow, Rug(scotch stitch)
          by Rickey Lorber, Gene Rosenberg
    Knit Lace Centerpiece
          by Mary Jane Linderman
    Norwegian Hardanger Table Cloth
          by Brita Espe
    Filet Crochet Arrowhead Motif Bedspread
          by Gail Kinkead
    Popcorn Pineapple Hex Motif Crochet Bedspread
          by Caroline Moon
  • PRETTY IN PASTEL:
    Woman's Cardigan(crochet)
          by Lee Valenti
    Floral Handkerchief Top Quilt
          by Judi Talmage
    Lacy Crochet Cardigan
          by Joyce Nordstrom
    Knit Vest
          by Susan Z Douglas
    Knit Pullover
          by Helene Rush
    Baby's Frilly Gown, Bonnet, Bootees(knit)
          by Marinda Ghunsawn
    Delicate Crochet Vest
          by Joyce Shelton Nordstrom
    Bear Claw Quilt(pieced)
          by Gary Boling
    Scallop-edge Runner(embroidery)
          by Not Given
    Filet Crochet Tulip Luncheon Cloth
          by Not Given
    Patchwork Heart Pillows
          by Marjorie Gunderson
    Appliqued Girl's Bunny Apron
          by Not Given
    Huck Embroidered Collar
          by Christine E Barnes
    Girl-on-a-Swing Cross-stitched Sampler
          by Cheryl Drivdahl
    Hearts and Gizzards Pieced Quilt
          by Not Given
    Baby's Cardigan, Soaker(knit)
          by Dixie Falls
  • HANDCRAFTED GIFTS FOR BABY:
    Pastel Appliqued Crib Quilt
          by Sally Mavor
    Pieced/Appliqued Tote
          by Sally Mavor, Judith Veeder
  • KNITTED OUTWEAR FOR THE SPORTING LIFE:
    Offset Cable Ribbed Jacket
          by Zhenya Wine
    Guernsey Sleeveless Vest
          by Jude Martin
    Slouch Hat
          by Susan Z Douglas
    Drawstring Pullover
          by Dixie Falls
    Man's Drop-sleeve Pullover
          by Sandy Gregor
    Woman's Textured Jacket, Hat
          by Helene Rush
  • CELEBRATION OF HOME:
    "Dear House" Sampler, "Welcome Guest" Samplers
          by Rebecca Jerdee
  • JUST FOR KIDS:
    Boys Aquarium Embroidered Sweater(w/ button "pebbles")
          by Laura Collins
    Stegasaurus Dinosaur T-shirt(cross-stitch)
          by Jean Johnson
    Brontosaurus Sweatshirt(cross-stitch)
          by Zach Zalotel
    Child's Crochet Pullover
          by Michele Maks
    Embroidered Block(child's drawings) Quilt
          by Catherine H Campbell, Jay Spears
    Crochet Rug
          by Mary Lamb Becker
    Knit Ice Cream Cone Short Sleeve Sweater
          by Dee Wittmack
    Smocked Dress
          by Margaret Sindelar
    Embroidered Bib Rompers(piglet,house)
          by Christine E Barnes
  • The Importance of Gauge
  • Catalog Corner
  • Basic Embroidery Stitches
  • How to Order Material from the Magazine
  • Information Worth Writing For
  • INDEX of Instructions
  • BUYING GUIDE

Title: Better Homes and Gardens' Creative Ideas: NEEDLECRAFT IDEAS
Editor: Laura Holtorf Collins
Format/Publication Date: HC:1988
Publisher: Meredith Corp., Des Moines, IA
Page Count: 112
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISSN: None

SUMMARY- This is one of those pain-in-patootie craft books where the sample photo(which is often so cluttered with "atmosphere" that the projects are hard to study) and the instructions are in separate, inconvenient locations. Despite this, there are some lovely patterns in all their Special Interest Publications. This particular issue has a split ring star/snowflake by Mary Sue Kuhn, who brought split ring into the mainstream of tatting techniques.