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Front Cover
Fran Smetana's elaborate Nutcracker Stocking was inspired by Peter The Great's Russia; photographed by Jennifer Taylor
article on page 7.

Back Cover
Mary Clubb designed the delicately beautiful Patchwork Blossoms
photographed by Jennifer Taylor
article on page 17.

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Aurora Borealis 2001 13
This is the final installment of the popular plate by Marnie Ritter.

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My Family

21

Orna Willis honors her husband in the fifth installment of a design inspired by family members.
Threadneedle Street 24

Visit this wonderful shop in a quaint Washington town.

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Art and Inspiration 29
Gail Sirna interviews the multi-talented and diverse lady with the indomitable spirit, Jean Taggart. Shown is Jean's Sultan project.

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Jake's Tallit

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Judith Miller takes us through her experience of creating this beautiful Jewish prayer shawl.
Adventures in Embellishment 11
In this installment of our continuing feature that makes the painted canvas come to life, Tony Minieri continues to work with stitching hair.
Noteworthy and New 31
Ann Caswell talks about new threads from Rosebud's Studio.
From the Bookshelf 32
In this issue book editor, Suzanne Howren, reviews Painting with Thread and Alphabets Eclectic and Interesting.
"Amy"able Advice to Stitchers 36
Amy Bunger continues her feature of helpful hints for needlepointers by sharing with us valuable information for teachers of needlepoint.
Jody's Needlepoint Excitement 38
This popular feature handles questions and problems from the classroom and elsewhere. In this issue, Jody shares the inspiration she felt from the stage play Quilters and talks about the spirit of the pioneer women.

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