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President's Column |
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Date Book |
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Shay's Solutions |
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Trade Secrets |
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Tips |
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Product News, by Sandy Rodgers |
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Legends of the Past, by Jill Becker |
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Book Reviews, by Carolyn M. Humes |
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Made in The USA |
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A lot can be learned from the ancient weavers
of Oriental rugs. And by borrowing from their
centuries-old designs and motifs, you can create
your own masterpiece.
By Dr. Keith-Thomas Ayoob |
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Creating From The Ground
Up |
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This intricate pillow, based on an Oriental
rug design, is just one example of what these
rugs can inspire you to make.
Designed and stitched by Keith-Thomas Ayoob |
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Less Intimidation ...
More Chutzpah |
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Amy has once again given us some of her
"chutzpah tools" to tackle some of the
more intimidating canvases.
By Amy Bunger |
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Tie One On |
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Your search for the perfect tie-back is over.
With the right threads and these instructions,
you can make just what you're looking for.
Designed and stitched by Mimi Kaufman |
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Cover Photography: Martin Vandiver A pillow
design inspired by the intricate artwork of an
Oriental rug.
By Dr. Keith-Thomas Ayoob on page 14.
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No Small
Undertaking |
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If you've completed more
full-scale pieces than you care to count,
consider working some in miniature. It will give
you a whole new perspective.
By Sharon Garmize |
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Kid Stuff:
Child's Play |
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Practical advice on how to keep
your kids in stitches.
By Jill Rabius-McGrath |
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Guild News |
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Life Patron Members |
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Fund Contributors |
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Annual
Reports |
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Financial
Report |
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Chapter
News |
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Volunteer
Staff |
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