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2004 May/June

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We know how you love geometric designs and the colorful design, Sandia, by Nanette Costa is sure to be a favorite. We offer it to you in two different color palettes and this project is complete in this issue. Article and instructions begin on page 7.

Back Cover

Charlotte McDonnell always seems to come up with a unique idea for needlepoint. Her Chinese Wedding Slipper is no exception. Richly colored and beautifully worked, today's example reminds us of the beauty of the19th century original. Article and instructions begin on page 13.

Jennifer Ashley Taylor, our talented staff photographer, created and photographed both beautiful covers.

Spring Pansies
17

Debbie Stiehler's colorful design is an exciting way to combine the beauty of spring flowers with the fun of stitching needlepoint. This widely popular project concludes in this issue.

Four Way Flowers Ornament
21

Patricia Mazu stitched up this design using soft pastel shades of Pearsall's Filoselle Embroidery Silk. You may finish it as an ornament, box top or small pillow inset.

Ornaments of the US
29

The new installment of Pamela Harding's patriotic ornaments features designs for Vermont, Virginia and Washington state.

Marlene's Finishing Touch
36

Read about this amazing lady and her exquisite manner of finishing needlework projects of all types.

The Finish Line
38

We showcase your finished work in this feature. Read about Geo Carl Kaplan and the luxurious pillow he stitched for his daughter.

Adventures in Embellishment
12

Tony Minieri continues the discussion on leaves in his popular column. In this segment he talks about the stitches that are best for foliage on background trees and holiday trees.

Noteworthy & New
20

We welcome back Ann Caswell and her continuing market news column. In this issue she features Tristan Brooks Designs imports of Pearsall's Filoselle silk, David McCaskill's whimsical to elegant designs and wood sandals from Birds of a Feather.

"Amy"able Advice for the Stitcher
27

For this issue Amy Bunger begins a series of information about water - all types from waterfalls to a drinking glass. She gives wonderful suggestions on how you would depict water with various stitches.

Jody's Needlepoint Excitement
33

Jody Valentine's lighthearted magazine classroom features the work of a stitcher who set for herself a challenge of adapting Japanese Embroidery
techniques.

From the Bookshelf 35

Suzanne Howren gives excellent reviews of the needlework books. In this issue she reviews The Stumpwork, Goldwork and Surface Embroidery Beetle Collection by Jane Nicholas and A Beaders Reference by Jane Davis.

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