Sew Beautiful Magazine May June 2005

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 Full of heirloom sewing know-how. Pull-out centerfold patterns are included. Table of Contents HAND EMBROIDERY Petite Papillion by Wendy Schoen Hand Embroidery: An elegant, white on white baby pinafore dress features a Pisa cutwork (also called Pisa work) butterfly motif. New Life by Patricia Hesse Hand Embroidery: Patricia shares a christening gown designed for her granddaughter using the "Mary Clare" pattern by Kathy Neal. New life is her theme worked with spring motifs embroidered in spring colors. All motifs are supplied on pullout pattern. Needle Lace Strawberry Blossoms by Janet Luce. Hand Embroidery: Luscious berries are artfully rendered in in a field of intricate hand embroidery stitches using the needle lace technique in two different ways. The framed work teaches embroidery techniques with depth allowing the handwork to come to life. SMOCKING Bryan's Bluebirds by Linda Richards Geometric smocking with Bullions: A no pattern sundress features bullion bluebirds perched on geometric smocking. The sundress instructions are included. Hancock Fabric's Quilt of Dreams for St Jude's Hospital by Linda Richards Smocking Designs by Angela Atherton and Cheryl Davidson Informative and Design: Learn how you can participate in Hancock Fabric's Quilt of Dreams project to benefit St Jude Hospital. Take advantage of two free smocking plates designed to coordinate with two prints from the Hancock/St Jude fabric line. Veronica by Cassandra Edson Geometric Smocking with Beads: Classic blue and white smocked in a prim and proper design leaves a lasting impression. PATTERNS AND PROJECTS Sophia's Sun Slip by JoAnn Hearn. Free Pattern: (Sizes 2 - 10) Enjoy a sweet summer sundress conceived from a slip pattern. Add this to your basic list of favorites and make it over and over again. The free pattern is on the pullout centerfold. PICTORIALS Designer Debut: by Frances Messina Jones. Smocking Pictorial Brand new fun, fresh and witty smocking designs are featured here for the first time ever. Summer Outings from Maja's Heirloom Treasure by Maja Clayton. Pattern Pictorial: A new pattern line of cute and trendy is out just in time for summer sewing. Heirloom Gallery. A showcase of talent from Sew Beautiful Readers. Pictorial: Who better to inspire Springtime sewing than Sew Beautiful Readers from around the country. Here we feature their creativity in our Heirloom Gallery series. TECHNIQUE Rickrack Blossoms by Keri Mecca of Kari Me Away Designs Technique: Create beautiful rickrack daisies and buds for Kari's new pattern "Sarah's Pinafore and Panties" using our easy to follow step by step photos and instructions. Beginning Heirloom Sewing by Machine: Baby Quilt by Sue Stewart Technique: Build onto your Heirloom Baby Quilt as our series continues with blocks 4 and 5 featuring shark's teeth and turned edge applique WOMEN Butterick's Making History Collection by Amelia Johanson Informative: Butterick Pattern Company has made it to infuse a woman's wardrobe with fashion forward heirloom style. Ayrshire Embroidery for today by Laura Jenkins Thompson Construction and Machine Embroidery: Featuring Ayrshire Embroidery designs from the 1850's, this sheer, cotton organdy blouse is not only timeless, it's ageless. Designer Suit Series: Magnificent Madeira by Gail Settle Construction: The third in a series, the basic pattern takes on yet another shape and style. Black linen is accented with natural linen borders and toped with a stylish rose pin (rose pin instructions are available on our website www.sewbeautifulmag.com) IN EVERY ISSUE Dear Friends Kit Information Sue Says (Mending Lace) Shopping Guide