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This issue is dedicated to those who hold on to cherished textiles in the hope that one day they will be enlightened on how to repurpose them in a new fashion. Call it an upcycling issue if you will, you’ll find original ways of transforming knitted and sewn clothing, threads, and cherished items into something new. Also in this issue, are topics like the Monk’s cloth crisis, and which cloth is used instead for Swedish weaving, and, Diamond Petals by Judith Marquis, another tutorial on fabric manipulation that looks very much like dragon scales. It’s a pleasure to announce we have a new quilting column, The Quilter’s Connection, written by Heather McArthur. See what she has to say about what to do with old and worn quilts. And you don’t want to miss the solution to the conundrum about stashing yarn, ‘To Stash or Not to Stash’ written by Knitting Contributor, Cynthia MacDougall. This is a topic we all struggle with, see how Cynthia’s experience helps to put what we think of our yarn stash into perspective and clear the yarn clutter without feeling like we’re giving up something precious. Enjoy the issue!

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Diamond Petals Pattern
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Inspired by costume designers Michele Carraghere and Gillian Conahan, Judith explains her way of making dragon scales. Full instructions, graph and examples included and references for further explorations. Then, your imagination can be limitless! Designed by Judith Marquis Amberlane & Amberpetites www.amberlane.ca
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Thread and Fibre Art Pattern
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