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Front Cover
The magnificent stocking, O Little Town, by Gail Sirna, puts us in an early holiday mood. Article on page 7.

Back Cover
Edith Semiatin designed and stitched the exquisite yarmulke for her grandson, Julian. Article on page 13.

Both pieces photographed by staff photographer, Jennifer Ashley Taylor.
Reflections

2

The editor reflects on inspiring needlework tours from the past. Our great desert southwest is highlighted in this issue. Flamenco dancers watch the "master of the dance" perform in photo above.
I Love A Mystery

17
Nanette Costa's mystery sampler continues to be a winner! We can almost see the end for the plot and the stitching in the fifth installment
Contemporary Bargello 21
We present the third installment of this happy and colorful stitching project.
Art and Inspiration

24
Gail Sirna interviews Tony Minieri and talks about his incredible body of work. Shown is Stars for the Millennium.
Ornaments of the US

29
Pamela Harding's patriotic ornaments feature Iowa, Kansas and Kentucky.
Crescendo

32
Carolyn Mitchell shares her innovative design for a scissors sheath and a wearable fashion in this charming little design.
Adventures in Embellishment 20
In our continuing feature that makes the painted canvas come to life, Tony Minieri discusses stitches that change slant to define folds in stitching fabric.
From the Bookshelf 28
Suzanne Howren, reviews Alphabets Grand and Glorious by Tink Boord-Dill and guest author, Barbara Jackson, reviews The Thread Thesaurus by Ann Caswell, Suzanne Howren and Beth Robertson.
Noteworthy and New 35
In this market news column, Ann Caswell talks about needlework tools and informs us about the charming new Scissors Dolls from Anne Brinkley.
"Amy"able Advice to Stitchers 38
Amy Bunger continues her feature of helpful hints with suggestions for the whimsical central figure, Sir Reginald Fortesque.
The Finish Line 32
This new feature showcases our readers' work and offers inspiration for all. The contributor this time is Lucille Herskovitz.

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