Front Cover
Joan Thomasson creates the the touching holiday scene, Kristina
and the Carolers; photographed by Jennifer Taylor -- article
on page 7.
Back Cover
Lou Kilgore designed the beautiful Festive Poinsettia
in pulled thread techniques; photographed by Jennifer Taylor
-- article on page 17. |
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| Ornaments of the US |
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| This continuing, patriotic series by Pamela
Harding will feature an ornament of each one of our states. |
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| My Family |
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| Orna Willis talks about the future
and plans for adoption in the sixth installment of a design
inspired by family members. |
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Celebrate Hanukkah with Michele Robert's lavish
design. |
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David McCaskill creates an American Flag brooch in
canvas to show our patriotism. |
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Evelyn Sayer stitched over a period of nine years
to create this magnificent Christmas display. |
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Stitch this fun design from Pam Douda for holiday
decorating. |
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| Adventures in Embellishment |
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| In this installment of our continuing feature
that makes the painted canvas come to life, Tony Minieri
teaches us about beards and moustaches. |
| From the Bookshelf |
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| In this issue book editor, Suzanne Howren,
reviews Advice Is - for listening to - not necessarily
taking!! by Marion Scoular, plus two books of stitching
miniatures and the book on Wool Embroidery from the
popular A - Z series. |
| "Amy"able Advice to Stitchers |
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| Amy Bunger continues her feature of helpful
hints for needlepointers by sharing with us charts and
technique for stitching better eyelets. |
| Jody's Needlepoint Excitement |
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| This popular feature usually answers questions
and problems from the classroom but this time Jody shares her
beautiful spirit. She gives several patriotic designs that
will be sold to raise money for the Red Cross. |
See the exciting new presentation of our website. Visit us
at
needlepointnow.com |
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