FEATURES
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The Stargate Necklace
by Louise Duhamel & MariaTeresa Stoa
Two artists team up to bedazzle you with the “Stargate
Necklace,” a jewelry piece inspired by a popular movie.
28
The Designing Women Purse Challenge
by Marlene Woodfield
What happens when you give six creative women a piece of paper
with her name written on it and a portion of white cotton
sateen? You get six Asian-inspired purses, direct from the
Designing Women of Indiana!
DEPARTMENTS
6
Material Differences: The Many Faces of Flannel
by Sally Anne Artese
Soft and cuddly, cotton flannel has a multitude of uses for
creative clothing.
8
Clay Arts: Linda Warner’s Petroglyph Pendants
Using Gwen Gibson’s signature “tear-away” technique
for polymer clay, the artist shares her own modifications
using watercolors, acrylic paints, and colored inks.
10
The Professional Artist
by Sarajane Helm
The author teaches you how to market your wearable art.
12
Accoutrements: Creative Clothing for Kids? You Betcha!
by Jenny Doh
Our associate editor interviews Jennifer Crutcher, mom and
designer of funky fashions for kids.
32
Embellishments: Beading an Elaborate Neckpiece
by Larkin Jean Van Horn
Our “Designer Collection” artist shares her trademark
techniques for making statements with beads.
40
On the Surface: Onion Scarves
by Michelle Newman
Running out of dye for your next scarf project? Look in your
fridge for inspiration! Michelle Newman describes how to utilize
nature - and make a masterpiece.
42
Threads: Fancy Embellished Collars
by Sally Silvers
She’s inspired by Art Deco, and it shows. The author
shares her techniques for turning ho-hum collars into wearable
works of art.
46
Necessities: Product Reviews
by Sharilyn Miller
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Designer Collection: Larkin Jean Van Horn
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Creative clothing designer and innovative bead designer Larkin
Jean Van Horn is profiled in this issue.
