ON
OUR COVER
Blue
Organza Sheath
by Jeannette Geutersloh of Houston, Texas, graces the cover
of this issue. For more information on the artist’s wearable
art creations, please read the Designer Collection article
on page 54. Jeannette’s garment is complemented by a
Found-Art Necklace by Sandra Raymond of Tucson, Arizona. An
article on her technique will be published in the Spring 2003
issue.
FEATURES
18
Spiritual Art: Rosaries & Chaplets
by Margot Carter-Blair
Rosaries and chaplets have a fascinating history. The author
shares some of the highlights, and then shows how bead artists
can fashion their own spiritual art.
24
Fuzzy Knitted Purses
by Virginia Gibbs
An experiment with knitted fiber swatches quickly turned into
the artist’s latest creation: Fuzzy Knitted Purses! Make
them quickly with leftover yarns and threads.
36 Mother Earth Pendants
by Roberta Altschuler
Using waxed linen thread and a variety of beads and polymer
clay faces, the author creates unusual amulet bags with a
“mother earth” appeal.
DEPARTMENTS
7
Threads: Crazy-Quilting, the Montano Method
by Judith Baker Montano
Crazy-quilting and lavish embroidery isn’t just for the
Victorians. Popular author and workshop instructor Judith
Baker Montano shows how to make a modern evening ensemble
using age-old techniques.
12
Clay Arts: Image Transfers on Polymer Clay
by Sharon Cipriano
A new technique for transferring images to polymer clay can
be used to make lovely jewelry pieces.
14 Material Differences: Wool Challis
by Sally Anne Artese
This fine, open-weave fabric is the “ethereal stuff of
dreams.”
29
On the Surface: Foiling on Fabric
by Jane Dunnewold
The author of Complex Cloth offers a tutorial on fabric foiling.
40
Accoutrements: A Victorian Jacket Replaces the Little Black
Dress
by Alpha Lee Day
The author shares her embellished Victorian Jacket, several
years in the making.
54
Designer Collection: Jeannette Geutersloh
by Kathryn Bold
Wrap yourself in a jacket by Jeannette Guetersloh, and you’re
not only wearing something beautiful—you’re cloaking
yourself in ancient protective spirits.
66
Salon
by our readers
Art-to-wear garments, beaded jewelry, polymer clay, scarves
and other fashion accessories—15 pages of glorious artwork,
and it’s all handmade by our creative and talented readers!
96
Tapestry: Renaissance Child
by Michele Anne Parr
