by Prudence Mapstone
A fiber artist finds a way to weave her two passions into beautiful garments.

CASTING A NET: Needle Lace Necklaces & Pouches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
by Karen Page
With little more than waxed linen, learn how to knot your own jewelry.

SHROUDS THAT HONOR THE LIVES OF WOMEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
by Anita Luvera Mayer
These painted, beaded and embroidered coverings are rich in symbolism.

SUITABLE FOR FRAMING: The Timeless Beauty of Bead Knitted Bags . . . .32
by Coy Roberts
She fell in love with antique purses; the rest is a successful business story.

MYSTIC STOLES: An Easy-to-Knit Mosaic of Yarns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
by Roberta Goldstein
Starting with one simple stitch, make yourself a wonderful wrap.

BAKED CLOTH BUTTONS: Embellishments with a Twist . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
by Bambi Doe Blake
An art project gone awry becomes the foundation for a fun, versatile medium.

SIMPLE SCULPEY CLAY PINS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
by Karla Rehm
Buttons, beads, charms, stampsalmost anything can be molded into a pretty pin.

CHINESE KNOTTING 101: Creating Wearable Art with One Knot . . . . . . .66
by Jin Yong
Discover an ancient technique for making contemporary jewelry.

I SHALL WEAR PURPLE: A Fashion Ensemble Thats Pure Poetry . . . . . .74
by Linda L. Stimson
A popular poem inspires a flapper-style dress and a red hat which doesnt go.

SEAWEED & WILLOW BRANCHES: Embroidered Silk Ties . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
by Judith Baker Montano
A few basic stitches are all it takes to change the look of a plain accessory.

POLYMER CLAY GODDESS NECKLACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
by Keely Barham
Find out how to roll two colors of clay into one exotic creation.

JOKERS WILD: Shrink-Plastic Collage Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
by Linda Milligan
Learn how to use an inkjet printer to make funky accessories.

EARTH ANGEL: Beauty of New Mexico Recreated
in a Fiber Art Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
by Maria Teresa Stoa
These soft sculptures combine colorful yarns, leather, beads and aromatic lavender.

PAINTED LADIES: Freezer Paper Makes Dyeing on
Silk a Snap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122
by Nancy Badgley
An innovative way to paint on fabric turns a tunic into a work of art.

ENCHANTED EVENING BAG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
by Alpha Lee Day
Elegant embroidery makes these charming purses perfect for special events.

ALL THAT GLITTERS: Faux Jewels and Gemstones . . . . . . . . . . . . .138
by Leslie Altman
The artist shares a new technique for making opalescent cabochons.

HANDBAG TAGS: Collage Adornments for Your Purse . . . . . . . . . . .146
by Carol Heppner
Heres a unique way to transform a boring bag into a portable work of art.

SHIBORISTITCH BY STITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
by Marie Plakos
Using a pleater, a fabric artist finds a new way to enhance her dyed cloth.

A special issue from the publishers of Belle Armoire.