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Issue 17:

Issue 17 is all about celebration! Create a party atmosphere with festive Celebration Pennants, or take along a bottle to your next gathering with a hand-crafted label. Dress your table for company with a Quilted Circles Runner, or wow your visitors with the unique and stunning Phoenix Rising Quilt. When you’re done entertaining, slip on a Lilified Beach Caftan, relax and soak up some sun!

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Bonus Project File contains the pattern piece templates and instructions for the Phoenix Rising Quilt article.

Bonus Project File contains the neck facing pattern pieces, plus the Bonus Tote Bag instructions for the Lilified Caftan article.

Bonus Project File contains the templates for the Message on a Bottle article.

Issue 16:

Explore clever ways to upcycle found items in Issue 16! Orphan quilt blocks take on new life in the Scrappy Placemats project. Yarns, fibers, fabric snippets and other treasures are used for needle felting techniques, and a favorite pair of pants is turned into a Farmer’s Market Tote. Dress up your tired cardigan sweater with paint and crystal embellishment. Plus, look for helpful links to online videos in this new issue!
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Bonus Project File contains the pear appliqué shapes for the Farmer’s Market Tote Bag article.

This .zip file contains the Bonus Swirled Stars PaintWork and CrystalWork designs used in the Dingbat DesignWorks: Swirled Stars article.

Issue 15:

There is plenty to keep you stitching through the cold winter months in Issue 15! Make a pretty heart art ornament, or heart-themed table runner for Valentine’s Day. Play with your DesignWorks tools creating an easy slouch-style bag. Play with Zentangle techniques, stitch up easy ribbon tag blankets, or brighten your décor with embroidered pillows. Look for links to online videos and additional web projects in this new, expanded issue!
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Bonus Project File

This .pdf file contains the Bonus-purse and template.

Issue 14:

The gift-giving season is approaching. Do you know what you’ll be making this year? We have some ideas for you! A patchwork table topper and candy cane-embellished coasters for your holiday décor, a pretty wool cap for yourself or a friend, a charming baby quilt for the littlest ones on your list, and tips for serging (and sewing) clothes for 18” dolls.
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Bonus Project File

This .zip file contains the Bonus-Coasters.ART60 embroidery file and Candy-Cane-Coaster.jpg image used in the Candy Cane Mug Rug article.

Issue 13:

Details. It’s often the littlest things that take a project from well done to spectacular. In this issue we present an assortment of techniques for creating beautiful details. Perfect buttonholes, “hand-embellished” piping, precision applique, elegant embroidery, exquisite fagotted seams, and more!
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Bonus Project File

This .zip file contains the Snowflake_Quilt.ART60 embroidery file used in the Snowflake Quilt article.

Issue 12:

Decorative stitching and heirloom techniques are highlighted in this issue of Through the Needle ONLINE. Projects include a lesson on the Quilter Program included with BERNINA Embroidery Software Version 6, beautiful embroidered pillows featuring the BERNINA exclusive Retro Birds collection, an easy upcycled scarf, and MORE!

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Issue 11:

Experiment with your accessories and creativity in this issue of Through the Needle ONLINE. Projects include an updated pillowcase dress, a stunning quilt featuring built-in designs on the BERNINA 830, and new techniques using the Needle Punch Tool for Rotary Hook Machines, plus MUCH more!

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Expand your Garden Couture embroidered wall-hanging by adding a stand to the dress form! Easy multi-hooping instructions included. Click HERE to download the project.

Issue 10:

Give yourself permission to venture outside of the box and try new sewing and embroidery techniques in this issue of Through the Needle ONLINE. Projects include a whimsical needle-punched floral landscape, upcycled cardigan sweaters, picnic accessories using OESD's new Bold & Beautiful collection, and much more!

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