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Crisp, Clean
Inset Corners
Summery
Chair Covers
Tricks for
Small-Scale
Quilting
Howto
Resize Patterns
Blueprinting Fabric
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Blueprinting Fabric
Make fabric light-sensitive, arrange objects on it, and place in the sun. Then wait for magic.
BY HELEN SAUN DERS
40
Best Bets in Spring/Summer Patterns
A season of soft, pretty, and fluid silhouettes
BY PATRICIA MOYES
46
Quilting on a Small Scale
Paper foundations make it easy to create accurate
miniature patchwork
Online extra:
More miniature quilt templates
BY KAYLA KEN N I NGTON
On the cover:
Unusual
fabrics are the result
when you mix blueprinting
solution, su nlight, a n d
natural objects. See p .
Cover photo by Peter
Sakas; hair a n d makeup
by Susa na Perks.
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Conquering Inset Corners
An organdy reinforcement ensures a smooth,
sharp turn
Online extra:
Video of the author sewing an
inset corner seam
BY SHIRLEY SMITH
54
Digitizing Doodles
Capture one-of-a-kind free-motion designs that you can
stitch out again and again
BY HELGA WI LKI N S
58
Easy, Summery Outdoor
Chair Covers
Dress up standard-issue patio chairs with a little fabric and a whole lot of creativity
BY FLO BARN ETT AN D BECKY CRAVEN S
62
The Art of Hand-Embroidered Monograms
Learn the skills to work impeccable monograms-they add polish
and personality to garments and home accessories
BY PAMELA BURKE
Small quilt blocks enhance
garments or make charming
quilts. Turn to p.
46.
Hand-embroidered
monograms-made
clear. Fi nd out how
to stitch them on p.
62.
66
Making Sense of Pattern Grading
If you want to use a too-small (or too-big) pattern, you need to know the way garments differ
in proportion from one size to another
BY TERRY HORlAMUS
71
Redesigning Pattern Edges
Every edge of every pattern piece is an invitation to create visual excitement
Online extra:
Video of Diane Ericson shaping and facing a
decorative edge
BY DIAN E ERI CSON
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Contributors
Letters
Real models, pattern
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Tools of the Trade
Euro Pro vacuum , John
James needles, D'UVA
correctable fabric paints
Quick to Make
Bead a trio of bugs
Tips
Machine stitch sampler,
a buttoned quilt
Delicious Details
Lapel variations
Questions
Ironing, RS/WS of fabric
Advertiser Index/
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Easy collar construction
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Check out patterns
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Back Cover
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