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Table of Contents
Front Cover
An Evening's Waltz by Peg Dunayer is a shimmering geometric that repeats the graceful rhythm of the dance. Article and complete instructions are in this issue and begin on page 7.		 Back Cover
Black Tie, by Marnie Ritter is an elegant design for a handbag or any type of wearable art. Beautiful bargello patterns are worked in silks and metal threads. The project and instructions begin on page 13.
Our beautiful covers for this issue are an experiment in the world of printing with a new method of handling metallic inks.
Four-Way Bargello Hearts
16
Donna DiMarco designs a happy canvas in fun to stitch bargello techniques.

Americana
19
Norman Delue's popular project continues with the fifth installment. In this issue we continue with the figures of from our final band, We The People.
Marcia Banks, Artist For All Seasons
22
Read about this talented artist who went from fashion illustration to fine art to needlepoint canvas.
Let's Talk Green
24
Pamela Godderis concludes her most informative and popular series. Our trip around the color wheel ends up on green, the jewel in nature's crown.
Interwoven Knot
29
Janet Perry begins a feature on small projects worked in various techniques. This first one shows an ornament worked in the manner of Or Nue
Beryl Schuman
34
Read about this gifted centenarian who still enjoys needlepoint and is an inspiration to all of us.
Historic Needlework
34
In this series of medieval and renaissance needlework Robin Berry discusses counted stitch patterns of Opus Teutonicum and creates this charming Gift Box project for our stitching pleasure.

WHAT'S

 INSIDE

jody's needlepoint excitement
31

Jody Valentine handles a series of questions from our readers. In this issue she shares with us her new project and invites us to join her in stitching a colorful rug from your "stash"

From the Bookshelf
33

Suzanne Howren reviews The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Canvas Embroidery Volume One by Jane D. Zimmerman and Paper, Metal & Stitch - Creating Surfaces With Color & Texture by Maggie Grey and Jane Wild.

"Amy"able Advice for the Stitcher
36

Amy Bunger continues with the topic of Clothing 101. In this issue she talks about "buttons and bows" and teaches us how to create different size ruffles, buttons, and bows.

The Stitching Fool
38

Ann Blalock tells us about more escapades from the stitching fool...this time her hilarious list of New Year's Resolutions.

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