Needle Pointers
Vol. XXVIII, Number 4-- July 2000
FEATURES
9 The Story of Stumpwork
A history of this form of raised embroidery, from its humble beginnings to its current resurgence.
By Jeanmarie Brucia
15 Flower Power
This beautiful bouquet of biolets combines stitch effects and styles from traditional stumpwork with more modern techniques to create what we call "stumpwork for today."
By Joan Gantt
21 The Genesis of Jerusalem
No, not the city, but the project. For ANG's millennial cyberworkshop, Orna Willis created a themed piece that combined her hopes for the future with the history of the past.
By Lamora Lucia Haidar
25 Throwing In The Towel
The paper towel that is. Because, if you can believe it, that's where the inspiration for this incredible kimono came from.
By Pamela D. Pabst
30 It's A Mystery!
Part two of a secret project for the adventurous stitcher.
By Pat Morse

Stumpwork picture
Everything you ever wanted to know about stumpwork, page 9

Jerusalem 2000
A dialogue between the designer and supplier of "Jerusalem 2000," page 21

DEPARTMENTS

3 President's Column
4 Shay's Solutions
6 Trade Secrets
6 Tips, by Jean Hilton and Frances Olson
6 Product News, by Sandy Rodgers
7 Legends of the Past, by Jill Becker
8 Book Review, by Carolyn M. Humes
8 Technique, by Mary K. Campbell
35 Guild News
36 Bulletin Board
37 Chapter News
38 Volunteer Staff

Stumpwork VioletsStop and smell the violets, page 15
On the cover: Are stumpwork projects beginning to look more like bas-relief sculpture? Joan Gantt's latest sure does.