PieceWork, March/April 2007

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Table of Contents

Projects

The Romance of the Silk Road (Pamela D. Toler)- Trace the history of the famed overland trade route from China to the West and back.
Musings on the Silk Road (Dixie Rettig)- More on the world's greatest trade route, including a Silk Road Timeline.
On the Web: Fingerless Silk Mitts to Crochet (Dixie Falls)- Crochet these elegant but oh-so warm tussah silk mitts for yourself.
Early Silk Knitting (Deborah Pulliam)- Silk has delighted knitters since at least the Middle Ages.
Knit a Victorian-Inspired Silk Purse (Deborah Pulliam)- You'll love knitting this elegant bag with luxurious silk yarn.
Three American Schoolgirl Silk Embroideries from the Smithsonian (Sheryl De Jong)- Rare early-nineteenth-century needlework stitched by three New England teenagers.
The Allure of Cigarette Silks (Mary Polityka Bush)- Early-twentieth-century premiums are still prized collectibles and a favorite of crazy-quilters.
Silk Fabrics - A Primer (Christen Brown)- Explore some of the fabrics that have been made from silk throughout the years.
Embroider a Silk Purse designed (Christen Brown)- Silk ribbon embroidery and ribbon-work embellish this delightful purse; stitch an extra one as a gift.
Using Silk Threads for Needlepoint (Shay Pendray)- Experiment with spun silk threads on needlepoint canvas using this handy guide.
Excellence in Needle Arts Awards- PieceWork's celebration of contemporary needlework.