Contents

Vol. XXVII, No. 4 -- July 1999

3 President's Column
3 Date Book
4 Shay's Solutions
6 Trade Secrets
6   Tips
6   Product News, by Sandy Rodgers
7   Legends of the Past, by Jill Becker
8   Book Review, by Carolyn M. Humes
8   Web, by Pat Timpanaro
9 Chinese Counted Thread Work
    Using petite stitches and rich colors, Chinese gauze embroidery is not only beautiful to look at, but meaningful as well.
By Mary McMenamin
13 Chinese Belt Purse
    This projects sure to bring happiness, longevity, and creativity to the stitcher.
Designed by Mary McMenamin
19 No More Bad Hair Days
    Does designing your character's hairdo turn your own locks gray? Then check out these creative stitch/thread combinations, and create a beautiful and manageable coif.
By Amy Bunger
23 Hello My Name Is ...
    This creative "name tag" is not only functional, but fun.
Designed by Leslie Barnes
The Acorns and Oak night mask. See page 28 for more fun sleepwear designs. By Tink Boord-Dill

Cover Photography M3

Detail of a Golden Pheasant Rank Badge, a unique Chinese counted thread work.

Story by Mary McMenamin

 

28 Sleeping Beauties
    You'll feel like a well-pampered movie star with one of these charming night masks.
By Tink Boord-Dill
31 Kid Stuff Wildman ...
From The Kid In Me
    Those wonderful drawings your grandchildren have done don't have to be a thing of the past. Together you can transform them into a timeless treasure through this fun and educational project.
Created by Jonathan R. McGrath
Stitched by Jill Rabius-McGrath
36 Guild News
    Life Patron Members
    Fund Contributors
37 Chapter News
37 Bulletin Board
38 Volunteer Staff