Beadwrangler Special Feature
February 23, 2000

The Spinner Judy Piotter's
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February 2000
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Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot, Winter 1999/2000

The cover of the winter Shuttle, Spindle and Dyepot stopped me dead in my tracks -- it is a wonderful photo of Catharine Ellis Muerdter’s woven shibori. So before I even read the table of contents, I found myself turning to page 32 to learn more about it. For someone with no experience nor particular interest in dyeing, my fingers may show evidence of this old, yet new to me, technique.

But focusing back to the rest of the Winter 1999/2000 issue, Marcy Petrini’s article, Right from the Start, is a good review of different kinds of fibers. An article about weaver Jane Evans follows Marcy’s.

Bound into the center of the magazine are eight pages of Handweavers Guild information including COE, Certificate of Excellence, information.

Two Basic Scarf Finishes, by Barbara Walker outlines exactly that, two finishing techniques which make neat fringe ends.

If those interested it have not been inspired enough by the Weaving for Worship books, the article on page 40 has more examples to inspire weavers to adorn their places of worship.

Basketry has not been omitted from this issue. Photos from an invitational exhibition which was displayed at the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts last fall can be found on pages 42-45.

Sue Hunt’s The Thrill of Twills has some great ideas for working with this weave structure.

One of the Learning Exchange articles on page 53 contains loads of information on the wool from Columbian sheep.

Sewing with Handwovens is an article with tips on making items look truly professional when made with your own fabric.

Piecework, January/February 2000

Information overload is an apt description of the January/February 2000 issue of Piecework.

Do you have a special newborn baby in your life? Tatted booties are just what that child needs! See the article about Norma Benporath, an Australian treasure, on page 12.

The needlework which adorned clothing during the Elizabethan period are highlighted in Bess of Hardwick Hall and Her Household Stuffe. A cross stitch or needlepoint pattern from the period follows. Embroideries of maps and globes are the topic of the next article.

Quilting the Mariner’s Compass contains photos and a template for quilters who would like to use this time honored pattern.

Beautiful hand stitched buttons would be a lovely embellishment for any special item. Find a pattern on page 45 in the article, A Button Cover to Embroider.

Dressing 29 inch dolls in period clothing is the passion of John R. Burbidge. Find his story on pages 46-50.

The knitted Diamond Normandy Lace which was adapted by Judith Durant would make a wonderful lace edging for any elegant item.

 Once again there are so many project and so little time. So get your materials out and try some of these things because next month there are sure to be more ideas in these great periodicals! Until then,

 ..........Judy Piotter, February 2000See File