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Front Cover Judy Hendrix has designed this wonderful stitchery around the paua shell. She talks about how to attach the shell to congress cloth and then work the design around it. This most exciting study is innovative and feels like a breath of fresh air. Article and instructions begin on page 7. Back Cover Jane Nichols is a favorite designer who keeps coming up with fun and versatile projects. Her Tandem Bands Sampler can be finished in various ways and offers the stitcher a choice of color from five different color palettes. Article and instructions begin on page 13. Jennifer Ashley Taylor, our talented staff photographer, created and photographed both beautiful covers. Gold & Shadows II 17 This charming little geometric features the sparkle of gold and the drama of shadows in Barbara Richardson's second version on this theme. The project fits perfectly in the lovely porcelain boxes or can be completed as an ornament. Pink Blossom Kimono 21 This is the second project in Laura J. Perin's kimono series and is perfect for summer stitching. The patterns were designed so that you can experiment with variegated threads and create your own color palette. Little Bits 26 This exciting new feature by Peg Dunayer debuts in this issue with the tiny patriotic flag pin. Projects will celebrate the seasons and work up in a couple of hours. Ornaments of the US 29 Pamela Harding's popular patriotic ornaments conclude in this issue with the presentation of West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Glayds Strong - Dyeing to Create 36 This amazing lady has a magic touch with a dye pot. Learn about her accomplishments and innovative ways with natural dyes. Adventures in Embellishment 12 Tony Minieri begins a three-part voyage into the world of stitching flowers in his popular column. In this first segment he talks about the threads and the stitches that are best for flowers. Noteworthy & New 20 In this market news column Ann Caswell features fun and useful items from Stitch Elegance, Flying Needles and Zecca as well as a new group of blank canvases from Fleur de Paris. "Amy"able Advice for the Stitcher 27 Amy Bunger continues her series of information about water - all types from waterfalls to a drinking glass. In this issue she teaches about flowing water as in a creek or river. Jody's Needlepoint Excitement 33 Jody Valentine's lighthearted magazine classroom features readers' questions that she has answered in a most inspiring and educational manner. From the Bookshelf 35 Suzanne Howren gives excellent insight into the world of the needlework books. In this issue she reviews Shay Pendray's Inventive Needlework by Shay Pendray (with wonderful photographs done by our own Jennifer Taylor) and Painting with Stitches - Creating Freestyle Embroidery by Hand by Sue Dove. See the exciting presentation of our website. Visit us at www.needlepointnow.com

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