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	Mother Earth's ABC: A Quilter's Alphabet and Story Book by Sieglinde Schoen Smith $15.95 plus s&h This delightful little alphabet book was created following the success of Mother Earth and Her Children. There are full size appliqué templates for each letter (lowercase and uppercase), along with helpful hints on letter-sizing, using templates, appliqué and embroidery. A lovely gift book for anyone who loves to sew or quilt–and for pint-sized beginners too!
Also available is the companion CD and Photo-Transfer Pack for ONLY $24.95. You'll be able to achieve the beautiful effects of Sieglinde's needleturn appliqué and embroidery on your computer. Using any computer design program, you can import these .tif files, then resize them to suit your project. Pack includes: CD with high resolution of alphabet (PC and Mac compatible) and set of five 8 1/2" x 11" photo-transfer fabric sheets.

Mother Earth and Her Children: A Quilted Fairy Tale by Sibylle Von Olfers Illustrated by Sieglinde Schoen Smith and Translated by Jack Zipes Hardcover, 32 pages, color $17.95 plus s&h In rhyming verse and vibrant illustrations, this enchanting story captivates the imagination of the youngest readers, gently leading them to make their own discoveries outdoors. This new book for young children is inspired by an amazing story-quilt made by Sieglinde Schoen Smith. A masterful work, stitched and embroidered entirely by hand, this quilt captured the coveted Best in Show award at America's most prestigious quilt show. Click here to read Trudy Thompson Rice's review of this book, as seen in CN Nov/Dec '07. Don't Miss This Newest Creative Needle Quilted Tale!

	Collector's Edition Creative Needle Magazine Hardcover, gold-embossed, signed and numbered by the Editor of Creative Needle Magazine 2003, 2004, 2006, and 2007 Collector's Edition $52.00 plus s&h Every Big Issue: One year's worth of Creative Needle Magazine issues are bound in a gold-embossed cover to keep every issue in pristine condition. This limited edition book is numbered and signed by the editor. Handy Index: Also included is a cross-referenced index including every single article, smock plate and embroidery design-the whole year at your fingertips. Pattern Pull-outs: This section is removed from the center of each issue and separately sealed in a clear, protective coating.

	The Art of Madeira Embroidery by Lillie McAnge Hardcover, 109 pages, color photos and illustrations, 9" x 10" $49.95 plus s&h This beautifully illustrated and well-researched book includes: History of Madeira embroidery Step-by-step diagrams for all basic stitches Exquisite linens to inspire the reader A series of Madeira linen projects

Creative Needle Tote Bag $19.95 plus s&h Sturdy, cotton canvas tote in cream and black Silk screened in red Inside pocket & snap closure 26" shoulder straps 19" x 14" x 6"

	Hanky Panky by Helen Gustafson Soft cover, 139 pages, color $29.95 plus s&h View Contents View Book Review Glorious color photography throughout For the collector as well as the connoisseur of fine needlework Discover the customs and traditions associated with handkerchiefs

NEW! Creative Needle Index 1985-2005 Soft cover, black/white Spiral bound for convenience $18.00 plus s&h 21 Years of Creative Needle at your Fingertips . . . Locate any smock plate ever published in CN. Every article, embroidery stitch, sewing tip, and all the how-to instructions are included in this compilation by Judi Rose. Formerly sold as Judi Rose's Guide to Creative Needle*.

	Precise and Professional by Lyn Weeks Soft cover, 138 pages, color and black/white Spiral bound for convenience and ease of use $37.50 plus s&h Answers to all your heirloom sewing questions... A comprehensive study of heirloom techniques including rolled hems and attaching lace edgings & insertions to fabric and entredeux Detailed instructions for all types of tucks Tips for perfect buttonholes and button placement Glossary of heirloom sewing terms Measurement charts including a fill-in-the-blank chart for your child's measurements

	Geometric Smocking Design by Juliet Macdonald Soft cover, spiral bound, 64 pages, color $21.95 plus s&h View Contents 40 geometric smocking designs Illustrated smocking stitches with detailed instructions How to adapt a commercial pattern for smocking Design template for creating your own smocking designs Tips on choosing fabrics and threads for smocking Full-color photography in spiral-bound book Click here to view a smock plate and instructions from this book.

	European Laces: An Introduction by Heather Toomer Soft cover, 48 pages, black and white photography Temporarily Out of Stock $14.95 plus s&h Written by British author, Heather Toomer, consultant and lecturer on all aspects of the history and identification of antique lace whitework and decorative baby gowns. Easy to understand, clear and concise, and thoroughly researched. A great little book for the beginning lace student.

Baby Wore White: Robes for Special Occasions by Heather Toomer Soft cover, 168 pages, 8 1/4" x 8 1/4", over 250 color and b/w photos and illustrations $37.95 plus s&h British author, Heather Toomer, reviews the history of christening and other decorative baby robes through the 19th century and celebrates the exquisite workmanship of more than 40 garments in numerous close-up photographs.

	Anybody Can Mend Lace and Linens by Elizabeth Kurella Soft cover, 128 black and white pages, 8 1/2" x 11" $25.00 plus s&h Learn repair stitches Learn the easiest way to fix a hole in machine-made net See how easy it is to fix a disconnect bar in cutwork Find out how to repair a split or tear where entredeux joins fabric

	Whitework Embroidered Lace Handkerchiefs by Elizabeth Kurella Soft cover, 96 black and white pages, 7" x 8 1/2" $18.00 plus s&h Connoisseur's Guide to Whitework Embroidered Lace Handkerchiefs Discover the magic of white-on-white lacy embroidered handkerchiefs from the 19th century. Collectors, decorators, and dealers will learn to judge the merits and demerits of antique handkerchiefs they are buying and selling. More than a dozen patterns taken from vintage handkerchiefs.

Learn to Smock Video with Terri Wood **formerly sold as "Smocking Tomorrow's Treasures" with Terri Wood 90 minutes (VHS or DVD), boxed, shrink-wrapped $29.95 plus s&h Learn the basics of English Smocking with this step-by-step instructional video. Topics covered include: Pleating Fabric Preparing to smock Tools needed 8 geometric smocking stitches Picture smocking Flower embellishment Constructing a bishop dress Also Available: Beginner's Smocking Kit: Includes pleated fabric, needle, and floss. $5

Heirloom Embroidery by Michie Mooney Soft cover, 36 pages, illustrations, b/w $12.00 plus s&h View Contents View Book Review This book is great for the ?self-taught? beginner, for teaching classes, or to refresh your embroidery skills. Includes:
Introduction to supplies needed Embroidery placement 14 step-by-step embroidery stitches Bridging Over 100 embroidery designs perfect for infants, children or home decor

Premiere Collection by SAGA Press Soft cover, 50 pages, illustrations and graphs, color $15.00 plus s&h View Contents View Photo Gallery This book features 17 extraordinary projects from the teachers at the 24th Annual SAGA International Convention.

Hemstitching by Marion Scoular Soft cover booklet, 9 pages, illustrations, b/w $5.50 plus s&h This booklet contains simple, step-by-step text and diagrams for mitering a corner and basic hemstitching. On page 7, there is a miter practice pattern that can be cut out and used before you stitch on your fine fabric.

CN's Guide to Needles by Creative Needle booklet, b/w $1.50 plus s&h Use this chart to determine the correct size of needles left in your pin cushion.

	Heirloom Sewing III Sewing with Lace by Margaret Pierce Soft cover, 40 pages, color photos and illustrations Temporarily out of stock $14.00 plus s&h View Contents This book provides definitions for types of laces (edging, insertion, beading, galloon) and offers advice on combining laces for a pleasing look. All methods for using lace, such as attaching lace to lace, lace to fabric, lace with fagoting, and lace with entredeux and mitering corners are thoroughly illustrated. Hints on turning corners, curving lace, and shaping it are addressed, along with instructions for combining lace with tucks and lace appliqu?. Using lace to form collars in a variety of shapes such as Peter Pan, v-shaped collar, jabots and combining lace with knitting are explained.

Heirloom Sewing IV Cutwork by Margaret Pierce Soft cover, 44 pages, color photos, illustrations, and designs Temporarily out of stock $14.00 plus s&h View Contents Cutwork--a form of hand embroidery where portions of background fabric are cut away--is a hand technique suitable for clothing or linens. This book contains step-by-step diagrams and instructions for creating flawless cutwork, and includes designs, materials lists, stitching techniques, finishing and care and repair information. This volume is a thorough treatment of a timeless technique, and includes more than ten designs for collars, bed, bath and table linens, doll and baby clothes, blouses, etc. along with a full set of monograms.

Classic Smocking
The Cheryl Lohmann Collection
Soft cover, 39 pages, color, 11 smock plates, 2 dress patterns

$21.95 plus s&h
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Whether you're stitching your first smocked bonnet for a new baby or you've been smocking for years, you'll be delighted with CN's premier collection of smocking designs by one of the country's most talented smocking designers,
Cheryl Lohmann.
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A Creative Needle Christmas by Creative Needle Magazine Soft cover, 205 pages, illustrations, color photos, patterns, smock plates $34.90 plus s&h View Contents Preview This Book
full-color, 205 pages shrink-wrapped with patterns 75 projects for Christmas and throughout the year Basic instructions for beginners in smocking and shadow work Resource Guide for supplies Complete instructions for every project including: 58 patterns/templates 38 embroidery or appliqu? designs 165 how-to photos or illustrations 108 individual stitch illustrations 9 holiday smock plates

	Advice is...for listening to--not necessarily taking! by Marion Scoular Soft cover, 84 pages, illustrations, b/w $26.00 plus s&h View Contents Read The Book Review Authored by an honor graduate of London's prestigious Royal School of Needlework, this essential "how-to" guide covers everything from basic needlework to advanced techniques such as: The grain of thread, how to prevent the hoop from leaving marks on fabric, how to organize stranded floss, how to prevent knots in your thread, and the difference in blanket and buttonhole stitches. Step-by-step illustrated instructions for outline, split, chain, feather, cross stitches, plus French, colonial, and bullion knots and more. Tips on stain removal and framing your needlework.
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