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Margaret Bendig has done it again! What a fun and wonderful way to enjoy every season by stitching a colorful kimono to celebrate each one in turn! In this issue we feasure the Springtime version; the other three will be presented in full during this year. We give you a sneak peek of the othe three designs (shown muted and smaller in the background on our front cover.) Work the entire set or just stitch your favorites. These small projects are wonderful for ornaments or special gifts. The project starts on page 7.
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Back Cover
Liz Morrow stitches scenic views to perfection! She also is an expert who enjoys working in bargello (florentine) patterns. Wha a treat it will be stitching this one, Barbara's Ravine. The project was inspired by an incredible photograph of a scenic view of wildflowers taken by her sister-in-law, Barbara Hayden. Liz used 18-count canvas with Paternayan yarns and a glittery touch of Kreinick metallic thread to work the piece shown. You may use the canvas mesh size and the corresponding threads that are best for you. The instructions gegin on page 13.
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Southwest Sampler
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 We hear you! Thank you for the many messages we received about this lovely piece of southwestern art! You wanted more-a lot more, so we are happy to oblige. In this issue we feature Block all the way through Block 22. So, find a comfortable spot, get your needles threaded and stitch away with this fun project.
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Meet Melissa Shirley
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 Elizabeth Bozievich interviews one of needlework's most talented canvas designers, Melissa Shirley, in this issue. Melissa says that she always tries to keep the art "fresh, fun and exciting." I am sure you will agree when you feast your eyes on these beautiful painted canvasses that are so much fun to stitch. You will see how far our art has com ein the past twenty years. |
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Possibilities
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 Our popular feature writer, Judy Harper, is inspired by small, simple and colorful diaper patterns, so she goes back to the basics of color and pattern in this newsworthy column. Judy laughingly calls this new design in diaper patterns (shown above) "An Egg for All Seasons." Be sure to read this exciting series and becom einspired to try some diaper patterns on your own. |
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Enjoy The Callaway Experience
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| A "dream come true" for stitchers is the annual School of Needle Arts at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Read about this extraordinary event that has been celebrated for the past 37 years. The beauty of the surroundings enhances the 10-day session that features exciting projects taught by outstanding teachers, an inspirational judged exhibit and a large boutique full of goodies! |
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"Amy"able Advice For The Stitcher
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"Bargello Times Four" will be discussed by Amy Bunger in her popular column. She shows how to turn a regular pattern in bargello into an exciting four-way design in this pleasing form of florentine embroidery. Fhs features several of her inspiring finished products. |
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From The Bookshelf
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In this issue Suzanne Howren reviews two new books: Embroidery Stitches by Mary Webb, and 105 Patchwork Patterns Charted For Needlepoint by Michele Roberts.
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Jody's Needlepoint Excitement
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Jody Valentine shares with us the work of one of our readers from New York. Geo Carl Kaplain has been designing and stitching needlepoint for family members for a number of years. Be inspired by this beautiful stitchery from his talented hands. |
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The Stitching Fool
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Our loveable "fool" makes us all laugh out loud! In this issue she talks about stitching with "baby boomer" eyes. |
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