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A variety of items to make from leather include a suede patchwork throw with pieces joined by crochet.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1974 (v.52#1) pg. 50, 90

Pennsylvania Dutch hex designs to machine applique on pillows and a throw. Est. cost for four pillows and a throw: $22.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1979 (v.57#7) pg. 55, 68

Patchwork throw made from upholstery remnants joined with featherstitching and backed with velour. Estimated cost: $28.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1981 (v.59#7) pg. 71, 120

Make a lap throw by stenciling an army surplus blanket.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jan 1982 (v.60#1) pg. 43, 58

Recycled-wool throw and pillows. Transform your out-of-fashion wool clothing into a warm five-foot-square throw and matching pillows. Est. cost: $82.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1982 (v.60#7) pg. 39, 60

Folk art afghan. Dress up a blanket with colorful felt motifs. Bind the edges and add bright tassels to the corners. Est. cost: $79.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1983 (v.61#2) pg. 37, 46

Sampler afghan consists of 30 squares of fabric randomly joined with knitted and crocheted squares. Finished size: 50"x60".
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Oct 1983 (v.61#10) pg. 108, 154

Make a blue wool throw with crocheted edging. Finished throw measures 60"x 60". Est. cost: $32.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1985 (v.63#3) pg. 109, 166

Fringed applique afghan has felt flowers in each corner. Est. cost: $29.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1987 (v.65#7) pg. 87, 146

Wool fabric throw is embellished with hearts-and-flowers felt cutouts and French knots. Est. cost: $15.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1988 (v.66#7) pg. 88, 91

Amish-style lap robe is sewn from strips of wool in traditional Amish colors. Est. cost: $25.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1989 (v.67#7) pg. 57, 58

Pieced lap robe has Kokopeli figure appliqued in the center with zigzag borders on top and bottom. Matching pillow (12" square) has diagonal zigzags.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jul 1991 (v.69#7) pg. 54, 64, 67

Twelve Days of Christmas motifs to cross-stitch on a purchased afghan.
CRAFTS Nov 1991 (v.14#11) pg. 28, 71

Afghan (40"x50") is decorated with cross stitched floral wreath motifs. Six patterns included.
CRAFTS Mar 1994 (v.17#3) pg. 32, 55

Stitch-a-pansy afghan (38"x55") made from evenweave is divided into squares by rows of twisted-ribbon embroidery. Alternating squares are cross-stitched with pansy motifs.
CRAFTS May 1996 (v.19#5) pg. 38, 41

Wintertime afghan. Cross-stitch motifs of cardinals, evergreens and moose on purchased evenweave afghan fabric.
CRAFTS Dec 1998-Jan 1999 (v.21#12) pg. 24, Insert

Floral cross-stitch afghan Part 1. Intermediate skill level. Three squares.(1) Personalized square with "Wrought In the year ..." and floral motifs in the corners. (2) Impatiens in a basket. (3) Geraniums in clay pot.
CROSS STITCH SAMPLER Summer 1991 (v.9#2) pg. 6

Floral cross-stitch afghan. Part 2. Intermediate skill level. Three squares. (1) Lilacs. (2) Rose hips. (3) Canterbury Bells.
CROSS STITCH SAMPLER Fall 1991 (v.9#3) pg. 14

Fringed afghan features a 15" tall cross-stitched motif of Saint Nicholas with a bag of toys and a Yule tree. "Merry Christmas" message is cross-stitched across the bottom in 4.5" tall letters. border is accented with drawn-thread work. Intermediate skill level.
CROSS STITCH SAMPLER Winter 1991 (v.9#4) pg. 4

Floral cross-stitch afghan. Part 3. Intermediate skill level. Three squares. (1) Magnolia, (2) Rose Gallica, (3) Gladiolus-Freesia.
CROSS STITCH SAMPLER Winter 1991 (v.9#4) pg. 29

Lined throw made from fake suede is 45" square.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 1 1979 (v.92#15) pg. 93, 144

Coffee-n-cream cross-stitch afgan consists of sixteen 13"x16" blocks that are embroidered and then sewn together.
FAMILY CIRCLE Jul 1 1981 (v.94#9) pg. 74

Susan Bate's hairpin lace afghan.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 15 1983 (v.96#16) pg. 151, 230

Twenty-five gorgeous afghans to make. Directions included for 11. Free directions must be ordered for others. Includes everything from charming granny squares to a sophisticated Oriental design.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Oct 1981 (v.193#4) pg. 150

Leopard-print throw is lined with paisley fabric.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Nov 1989 (v.209#5) pg. 136, 298

Cross-stitched afghan features favorite toys from long ago in each of the 12 panels. Measures 56"x84".
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Nov-Dec 1983 (v.28#6) pg. 72, 102

Winners in the Christmas afghan contest. Instructions for 3 decorative wall hung afghans included.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1984 (v.29#4) pg. 94, 4, 16, 28

Lap robe, 35"x43", features autumn cross-stitch motifs of a hare and oak branches.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1987 (v.32#4) pg. 52, 76

Lap robe, 42" square, has a center panel of pinwheel patchwork and a machine-quilted border.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1987 (v.32#4) pg. 56, 80

Plaid stadium robe is made by needleweaving a "Lasetta" ground cloth with yarn.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Aug 1987 (v.32#4) pg. 60, 92

"Flowers of the Holy Land" afghan. Twelve different floral sprays are cross-stitched on a 43"x54" afghan made from polyacrylic fabric.
McCALLS NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Apr 1988 (v.33#3) pg. 66, 90

Victorian lace and velvet throw is appliqued on a mattress pad.
NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Mar-Apr 1980 (v.3#2) pg. 17, 46

Lap blanket is made from a square of 54" or 60" wide wool fabric, backed and edged with coordinating fabric and lined with polyester sheet batting.
SUNSET Oct 1986 (v.177#4) pg. 140

Prizewinning afghans and coverlets. Photos of the 11 winning designs and instructions for making some of them.
WOMAN'S DAY Mar 10 1981 (v.44#7) pg. 64

Striped hairpin lace afghan, 48"x52".
WORKBASKET Oct 1979 (v.45#1) pg. 19

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