Front
Cover
Elysian Fields by Ruth Dilts evokes all the mystery and
charm of the
myth as well as the colorful array of a flower garden in
midsummer.
Article and instructions begin on page 7. |
back Cover
Have fun with the Tic Tac Toe Sampler project from
one of our favorite designers, Jane Nichols. Brush up on basic
stitches or improvise in some of the squares. Article and
instructions begin on page 11. |
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Jennifer
Ashley Taylor, our talented staff photographer, created and
photographed both beautiful covers. |
Let's talk orange
15 |
 lPamela
Godderis continues her most informative and popular
series on color with a study of orange from tints of
coral to shades of rust. What a fun way this is to learn
about color. |
Petite Passion
17 |
 This
charming little project by Dawn Donnelly features a new
twist on some old favorite stitches. Enjoy the challenge
on this one. |
Historic
Needlework
20 |
 In
this popular series of medieval and renaissance
needlework, Robin Berry discusses blackwork and talks
about its days of glory. She graciously furnishes The
Acorn Bookmark project for our own stitching. |
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Fireworks
pinwheel
24 |
 Peg
Dunayer lights up the sky with her colorful and
patriotic design for her Little Bits column. |
Noteworthy
& New
29 |
 Ann
Caswell writes about the talents of Lois Caron and her
threads and canvases. Shown is her Star of David. |
Cleopatra's charm
32 |
 The mystery of an ancient time is captured by Charlotte
McDonnell in this tiny treasure of the golden beetle. |
patty's story
37 |
 Patty
Silver is one spunky lady! She is legally blind but
manages to design and stitch needlepoint projects. Read
it and get inspired! |
Front Cover
back Cover
Barbara Richardson designed the delicate and airy
Bargello and Buttonhole. Have fun with this piece that
is as lovely as a summer day. Article and instructions
begin on page 11.
Jennifer Ashley Taylor, our talentedstaff photographer,
created andphotographed our beautiful covers.
let’s talk red
15
Pamela Godderis continues her most informative and
popular series on color with a study of red, one of the
most preferred colors.
americana
17
Norman Delue’s continuing project is popular beyond
belief! We are happy to present the second installment
of this boldly patriotic series.
historic needlework
20
In this popular series of medieval and renaissance
needlework, Robin Berry discusses blackwork filling
patterns, spot motifs and bugs! She graciously furnishes
The Dragonfly Needlecase project for our own stitching.
cat in the window 24
Peg Dunayer delights us with this lazy, late-Summer
scene designed for her Little Bits column.
Visit the chaparral needlework shop
29
Learn about this fascinating and fun place as we travel
to Houston, Texas to find a needlepointer’s dream.
simplicity
32
Experience the fun of dimensional embroidery on canvas
with Sandra Reddell’s charming project. The quietly
elegant background features a diagonal darning pattern
that creates a plaid.
From the Heart
14
This new feature is designed to “lift your spirits, tug
at your heartstrings and stir sweet memories...” Marnie
Ritter talks about “Good Grief” and a group of artists
ask for donations of toys.
adventures in embellishment
23
In his continuing feature on how to make the painted
canvas come to life, Tony Minieri is still in the rose
garden and discusses interpretational styles.
jody’s needlepoint excitement
30
Jody Valentine conducts an interesting discussion with
questions and answers concerning needlepoint and
highlights a sampler that tells a family’s history in
her magazine classroom.
from the bookshelf
35
Suzanne Howren reviews Hip To Stitch by Melinda A. Barta
and Needlepoint 101 by our own Ruth Dilts.
“Amy”able Advice for the Stitcher
36
Amy Bunger continues with the topic of Clothing 101. In
this issue she talks about “sweater weather” and
stitches that look like fabric.
the stitching fool
38
Ann Blalock tells us about more escapades from the
stitching fool...who becomes the traveling fool in this
issue. |
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TOOL
TIps
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Gretchen Janesak shares ideas on new ways to
use some everyday office supplies for stitching. |
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adventures
in embellishment
23 |
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In his continuing feature on how to make the
painted canvas come to life, Tony Minieri continues with his
study on flowers but begins instructions on how to stitch
specific flowers. |
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jody's
needlepoint excitement
30 |
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Jody Valentine highlights Edith Valentine and
her lovely examples of antique samplers. |
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From
the Bookshelf
35 |
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Suzanne Howren reviews My Canvas Notebook
by Susan Ettl and Le Livre
des Abecedaires et des Frise Au Point de Croix . |
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"Amy"able
Advice for the Stitcher
36 |
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Amy Bunger continues with the topic of
Clothing 101. In this issue enjoy learning how to stitch designs
of fabric on canvas. |
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The
Stitching Fool
33 |
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In this issue Ann Blalock tells us about more
escapades from the stitching fool and how they are found in
packs. |
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