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Front Cover
Home Sweet Adobe by Peg Dunayer is a wonderful box with four stitched sides and roof that opens to reveal favorite needlework tools. Article and instructions begin on page 7.

Back Cover
Pat Dalton has led many needlework tours to China, but the one to Guizhow was her dream come true. She shares information about the culture and very special ethnic embroidery of the Maio people. This interesting account begins on page 13.

Both cover pieces photographed by staff photographer, Jennifer Ashley Taylor.
Contemporary Bargello

16
We present the fifth and final installment of Susan Hulme's colorful stitching project
Christmas in the City

20

This beautiful project by Gail Sirna is a new continuing project. You may stitch the entire scene over the next year, or work just the buildings that are special to you and finish them as ornaments.
Debra Riffe, Needlepoint Artist 25
This talented designer is featured for the first time. Her work is crisp, exciting and literally sizzles with energy and movement. This is our celebration for Black History Month.
Ornaments of the US

29

This installment of Pamela Harding's patriotic ornaments features Massachusetts, Michigan and Minnesota.
Mardi Gras Heart

37
Kandace Merric has designed a beautiful and colorful heart to help us celebrate the season of Mardi Gras as they enjoy it in New Orleans.
From the Bookshelf 24
Suzanne Howren, reviews a book from cyberspace, A Needle and Me, by David McCaskill and Beaded Embellishment- Techniques and Design for Embroidery on Cloth by Amy C. Clarke and Robin Adkins.
Adventures in Embellishment 25
Tony Minieri teaches stitches that replicate actual fabric for making your painted canvas come to life.
Jody's Needlepoint Excitement 37
Jody Valentine shares some of her correspondence and ideas with us in this magazine classroom.
"Amy"able Advice to Stitchers 38
Amy continues to teach us about texture and dimension in needlepoint as she shows more raised stitches in stumpwork.
The Finish Line 39
This feature returns to showcase the work of Nancy Kirwin, Cathie Addington, Nancy Parks, Ellen Saks and Jeanie Wolter.

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