Contents

Making Silk Prints Come to Life by Kathy Shaw
Kathy Shaw treats us to a great article that shows how she brought a vintage image to life in her Queen Elizabeth's Garden tote.

A New Idea for a CQ Project Case by Barbara Blankenship
The Lake Jackson Crazy Quilt Bee auditions new CQ designs by Barbara.

A Spider Web for Luck by Barbara Blankenship
See Barbara's instructions for our favorite spider webs in metallic thread.

Faux Pearl Spider by  Rissa Peace Root
Rissa drags her favorite CQ idea out of mothballs for this issue.

Beaded Frog Motif by Rissa Peace Root
Rissa revisits another popular motif for CQ.

Composite Flower Motifs  by  Allison Aller
Start summer with all the help you need to make Allison's fabulous blooms!

Making Small CQ Journals & Notebooks by Carolyn Phillips
Make Carolyn's wonderful little journals to document your thoughts and ideas for round robins and more.

Forget Me Not - Touring with the AAQI by Lynn Schoeffler
Kerry Leslie takes the challenge to raise donations for The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative.

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Found in Phoenix:  Beads Past to Present by Lynn Schoeffler
Take a look at the history of beads through the centuries with Lynn and the Bead Museum.

It’s All About the Scale by Julie Hocking
Julie Hocking shares her dainty little CQ--you'll enjoy these exquisite miniature blocks.

Revisiting an Old Favorite by Leslie Ehrlich
Trees in a forest--Leslie clues us in with her tips for new and interesting forms.

2009 Making Memories Project by Leslie Ehrlich
Thanks to Debbie Higgins and the ladies at CQI, another beautiful charity quilt comes to life.

Keeping Crazy Quilting Alive by Dakotah Davis
Dakotah fills us in on the latest news from the Victorian Stitchery Retreat.

Stephanie's complete series of Tie Quilt articles, all in one place for the first time!

Creating a Memory Quilt from Ties

Creating a Memory Quilt from Ties Part 2

Creating A Memory Quilt From Ties Part 3

Creating a Memory Quilt from Ties, Part 4

Creating a Memory Quilt from Ties Final Installment

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BOI July 2010 by Leslie Ehrlich
 

Books in Review:

Stitch-opedia by Helen Winthorpe Kendrick reviewed by Sharon Boggon

Embroidered Alphabets with Ribbon Embroidery by Di Van Niekerk reviewed by Rissa Peace Root

Editor's Notes by Rissa Peace Root
A word or two from the editor about our latest issue.

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