needlepoint now Table of Contents March/April 2003

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Front Cover
Needleworkers of all levels of skill can enjoy working our new continuing feature, May-be More Purr-fect by Marnie Ritter. We show one fabulous design with two different ways to stitch it. Article and instructions begin on page 7.

Back Cover
Sharon Barrea treats us to the quietly elegant Southwest Silhouette which captures the beauty and grace of our great southwest. Article and instructions begin on page 13.

Both of our beautiful covers were created and photographed by our multi-talented staff photographer, Jennifer Ashley Taylor.

Christmas in the City

Our second installment of this beautiful continuing project by Gail Sirna features Cafe Chez Michele.

The Tulip Pin	24
This colorful accessory designed by Pat Morse is a delightful accessory for springtime. Not only will enjoy stitching it but also wearing it with great style.

Contemporary Needlepoint Designs	26
Stephen Mooney combines mathematics and computer programming to create these intriguing patterns that make wonderful contemporary designs for needlepoint.

Art and Inspiration	35
Roberta Montgomery, talented designer and prolific stitcher is the subject of Gail Sirna's feature in this issue. Shown is The Wright Stuff, Roberta's tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright. Read about her many accomplishments.

Ornaments of the US

This installment of Pamela Harding's patriotic ornaments features Mississippi, Missouri and Montana (shown above.)

From the Bookshelf	16
Suzanne Howren reviews Needlework Through the Ages on CD-ROM by Jane D. Zimmerman and Ottoman Embroidery by Marianne Ellis and Jennifer Wearden.
Adventures in Embellishment	17
Tony Minieri teaches stitches for clothing using mid-size patterns on the straight and on the bias.
Jody's Needlepoint Excitement	37
Jody Valentine shares her technique of transferring lettering to needlepoint canvas with us in this magazine classroom.
"Amy"able Advice to Stitchers	38
Amy shows us how to "express yourself" when stitching faces, especially the eyes, with several examples.
The Finish Line	39
This feature returns to showcase the work of Becky Myers, Todd Murdock, Lue Bukovinsky, Sue Robinson, Ruth Ebert, Sheryl Del Greco and Sally Scoboda.
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