Stitch, Summer 2012
Check out what’s inside Stitch Magazine Summer 2012!
Downloadable Patterns
Features
technique spotlight: sew up summer
Linda Turner Griepentrog
Tips for Sewing Summer Fabrics
material world: smocking
Mary Walter
Tips, Techniques, and a Bit of Smocking Lore
artist profile: alfred shaheen
Gretchen Hirsch
Meet the Creator of the Hawaiian Bombshell Dress
Fabulous Florals
From poppy brights to romantic roses, vintage-inspired to modern prints, flowers are the backdrop for these 10 beautiful projects including cute rings, easy skirts, darling notecards, and more items to dress up your home.
| button bling rings Carolyn Friedlander |
chrysanthemum throw quilt Jessie Aller |
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| petals + pips skirt Jenn Rhoads |
yo-yo coasters Ann Macon |
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| lavender-infused eye pillow Mary Walter |
grab-and-go backpack Cinzia Allocca |
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| flower power reversible purse Lisa Shepard Stewart |
fresh cut flowers notecards Rachel Hauser |
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| field of flowers journal cover Rachel Hauser |
both sides now wrap skirt Sandra Geiger |
Garden Glories
Create adorable and useful items for the garden–from pretty seed savers and knee pads to a sweet girl pinafore and bicycle bag.
| little apple apron Amy Struckmeyer |
sweet tea cozy Linda Turner Griepentrog |
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| handy gardener’s apron Sarah Minshall |
lazy days hammock Carol Zentgraf |
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| vintage seed packet wall art Kevin Kosbab |
roll-up seed saver Briana Arlene Balsam |
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| bicycle bag Sigrid Arnott |
garden party pinafore Jennifer Wiese |
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| double-duty garden knee pad Kaelin Telschow |
Fresh Linen
Think warm breezes and natural fibers. These linen projects–a sunny pllow, girly shawl, tabletop coverings, and more–will bring back summer all year long..
| good day sunshine throw pillow Amy Struckmeyer |
tiny patchwork shower curtain Rachel Hauser |
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| weekend linen shorts Tara Miller |
lace and linen shawl Marcia Van Oort |
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| hip squares table runner Josee Carrier |
daisy-chain table topper Debbie Grifka |
Beach Party
Nothing says summer like hanging out at the beach, and these clever totes, fun toys, happy beach blankets, and other sunny projects will have you packing your bags for the shore pronto.
| playful beach bucket Linda Turner Griepentrog |
snappy wallet Missy Shepler |
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| happy striped beach tote April Moffatt |
dressy beach blanket Jennifer Wiese |
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| scrappy starfish beanbags Amber Eden |
convertible beach towel-bag Ali Winston |
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| smocked-band shell tote Mary Bryant Roediger |
sunset picnic ensemble Carol Zentgraf |
Departments
| editor’s note | i am hello halter | |
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| what’s new + cool | sewing basics | |
| sew boutique | sew inspired | |
| wish list |
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