In This Issue: #147, March/April 2013

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	Vintage Tucked Lace Gown  By Laurie Anderson Create a tucked-lace christening gown inspired by a precious antique baby dress.
	Angelique  By Debbie Glen Machine-stitched scallops are padded with gimp cord to add a dimensional, clean-edge finish to this linen dress from Love and Stitches.
	Make Room for Smocking  By Michié Mooney Add room for a little smocking to a pattern that is not originally drafted for it.  Let a smocking expert show you how.

	Add Dimension with Netting  By Connie Palmer Netting ruffles shaped along lace and embroidery lends a “wow” to an otherwise flat and predictable design.
	Three Ways to Smock a Dress  By Kathy Dykstra Smock a Swiss dot baby dress with a side button closure.
	Point d’Alencon  By Kathy Barnard Consider using Alencon instead of French lace to add a textural interest and an elegant weight to the bottom of an heirloom gown.
	Wrapped in Sentiment  By Patty Smith and Candice Stephenson Incorporating parts of a family wedding gown, in this case both the mother’s and grandmother’s, lends a special sentiment to an heirloom christening gown.
	Petticoat Lace Blouse  By Amelia Johanson Repurpose lace from an antique cast-off to create a wearable heirloom for today.
	Bridal by Design By Kelly Chaffin A recent bride, Kent State design school graduate and contributor to Sew Beautiful shares her heirloom-inspired senior collection and her own bridal gown.
	haute pare By Maureen Jones Classic heirloom design dresses up the Arkansas Delta.
	The Christening Collection By Kathy Harrison Use machine embroidery to stitch out a little linen romper suit complete with embellishment, no pattern necessary for most pieces.
	Angel Feathers Dress  By Kari Mecca Create pretty little ribbon feathers with Whimsy Sticks, a whole lot of ribbon and a little creativity.