needlepoint now Table of Contents January/February 2006

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Front Cover
Florentine Frame by Carole Lake is a four-way bargello stitchery with individual motifs that can be put together to form an exquisite frame, a border on a project, or used separately to create ornaments or small projects. Stitch yours in the colors suggested or create your own palette...or have fun selecting threads from your stash! The article begins on page 7.

Back Cover
Spring Green by Pat Van Cleve captures the beauty of springtime as it uses aerial perspective to show the depth of the design. Pat shares her understanding of various art principles to gently guide the stitcher through the many areas of shading. The stitches are simple - the lessons learned are huge! The project and instructions begin on page 13.

A Blooming Rose Box
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Tricia Wilson Nguyen created this delicate little box on perforated paper. Working with Tokens and Trifles™ sewing cards and a lovely shading assortment of threads, she fashioned this delicate project that she adapted from Berlin Work of the Victorian era. This one will be fun to stitch, to own or to give to a special person.

Flowers Of Color
19

Liz Morrow has done it again! Create your favorite from FOUR different color selections! We show all four in their glorious colors. The design is a crisp and clean geometric that will be not only fun to do but also quick to stitch. The decision will be so hard you may want to make all four color schemes.

Possibilities
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This issue is the “maiden voyage” of our sparkling new column! Give a warm welcome to our newest feature writer, Judy Harper, who authored a popular syndicated column, Traditional American Crafts and Needlework. She will keep you informed and inspired on a myriad of needlework topics.

Historic Needlework
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Robin Berry continues her research to present historic information about medieval and renaissance periods of needlework. In this issue she discusses Interlace and Knotwork and where design crosses technique. Learn more about this fascinating part of our needlework heritage which covers several centuries.

From A Judges View
24

Master Judge Delores Andrew sheds some light on what judges look for when judging a needlework show.

The Stitching Fool
28

Our loveable "fool" sees an old sampler and begins to think about "Stitching and the Hereafter." Be sure to read this riotous account.

From The Bookshelf
31

Suzanne Howren reviews Three-Dimensional Embroidery Stitches by Pat Trott. She also reviews 200 Braids To Twist, Knot, Loop or Weave by Jacqui Carey.

Jody's Needlepoint Excitement
33

Jody Valentine takes a sentimental look back to the past and the creative process of one of her earliest pieces of needlepoint. Lots of good information is given on how to begin a project.

"Amy"able Advice For The Stitcher
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Amy Bunger shares great information on "the how-to of stitchint." In this issue she inspires us with bubbles, bangles, beads and stockpots! Stockpots?

Adventures In Embellishment
38

Tony Minieri continues his feature to make the painted canvas come to life as he continues his series on Baroque period doors.

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