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Front Cover
Margaret's Maze is an intricate pathway of color and pattern by Ro Pace and her granddaughter, Margaret; photographed by Jennifer Taylor -- article on page 7.

Back Cover
Nanette Remus created the delicately beautiful "Floral Nightscape" pieces. Photographed by Jennifer Taylor -- article on page 13.
Serendipity Sampler 21

Get ready to stitch the second installment of this popular new sampler.

I Love A Mystery

17
Nanette Costa's intriguing "Mystery Sampler" is a real winner! Enjoy the second installment of this exceedingly popular new project.
Springtime Baskets 23

Catherine Baxter creates colorful baskets for springtime or anytime you want to brighten the day.
Art and Inspiration 24

Gail Sirna discusses Mary Ellen Searcy and her contemporary art. Shown is Mary Ellen's "Feather Offering."
Ornaments of the US 29

Pamela Harding's patriotic ornaments feature Colorado, Connecticut (shown) and Delaware.
Tuxedo Junction 34
Roberta Montgomery creates a rhythmic 4-way geometric design with a good beat and a few fun twists.
Noteworthy and New 11
In this market news column, Ann Caswell takes a quick look at some of the newest threads at market with more to come next time.
Adventures in Embellishment 20
In this installment of our continuing feature that makes the painted canvas come to life, Tony Minieri gives wonderful ideas on stitches that work well to show the texture of clothing.
From the Bookshelf 32
In this issue, book editor, Suzanne Howren, reviews Beginner's Guide to Crewel Embroidery by Jane Rainbow, Beading With Herringbone Stitch by Vicki Star, and Threading Time, A Cultural History of Threadwork by Dolores Bausum.
"Amy"able Advice to Stitchers 38
Amy Bunger continues her feature of helpful hints with suggestions for backgrounds. In this issue you will be treated to a study of scenic backgrounds and great ideas for creating them.

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