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Front Cover The Imperial Topaz is a unique and very special gem. So is our wonderful new geometric by the same name. We welcome the multi-talented Susan Reed who is a new contributor the this publication. Article and instructions begin on page 7. Back Cover Just in time for the new year we present Carolina Lily by Anthony Minieri. Our crisp, new continuing project gives you a choice of eight exciting color palettes and two ways to work this exciting design. Article and instructions begin on page 15. Jennifer Ashley Taylor, our talented staff photographer, created and photographed both beautiful covers. Sweet Sixteen 21 Carole Lake has created a fun confection of sixteen essential stitches for basic needlepointers. The new year is the perfect time to begin this continuing project that will be fun to work as it builds your stitch repertoire. The Finish Line 24 We are happy to show two pages of your lovely finished work from our past issues. This one is Susan Hulme's colorful Contemporary Bargello expertly stitched by Lova Jean Stephens. There Is Light at the End of the Tunnel 28 Virginia Furr shares information on the Video Eye System which offers welcome help for those with serious sight problems. Ornaments of the US 29 This installment of Pamela Harding's patriotic ornaments features South Carolina and South Dakota. Art & Inspiration 34 Elsa Parrish is the subject of Gail Sirnaâ's popular feature. Read about this multi-talented designer and teacher who has a special and wonderful way with stitching people. Her subjects stand out as expressive, gentle and realistic. Adventures in Embellishment 20 Tony Minieri begins a discussion on leaves in his popular column. Styles include realistic, interpretational, representational or unrealistic but fun texture. From the Bookshelf 27 Suzanne Howren reviews New Ideas in Goldwork by Tracy A. Franklin, Alphabets Fun and Fabulous - 40+ Alphabets Charted for Needlework by Tink Boord-Dill and Melissa Shirley Houses by Linda Corirossi. "Amy"able Advice for the Stitcher 31 Amy Bunger's popular column teaches us about "thick and thin" when it comes to lines that need to be stitched. She gives wonderful suggestions for creating just the type of line your project needs. Jody's Needlepoint Excitement 37 In this issue Jody Valentine shares the story of Dale, a young man from San Francisco, who has designed and stitched amazing pieces of the art of needlepoint. Be sure to check out this inspiring account and learn from Jody's tips. See the exciting presentation of our website. Visit us at www.needlepointnow.com

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