Needle Pointers
Vol. XXIX, Number 2-- March 2001
FEATURES
9 By Design
A certified ANG Master Teacher and Judge reveals her approach to designing.  And it just might spark some ideas of your own.
By Barbara Maho Grass
13 Bands of Gold ... And Blue And Red And Brown
Illuminated manuscripts are exquisite works of art filled with an infinite variety of geometric designs, beautiful motifs, and an abundant use of gold.
By Jennifer Gilligan
23 Shape Up
This geometric gem features a number of interesting variations, from crescent to clamshell.
By Peg Dunayer
29 2 Quick and Easy Gift Suggestions
A pair of pretty projects using a Florentine canvas stitch call moire'.
By LaMona Brown


The rhythm of this stitch creates the look of moire' fabric, page 29

Marbleized Congress Cloth
Tips for tackling your own designs, likethe marbleized Congress cloth above, page 9

DEPARTMENTS

3 President's Column
3 Date Book
4 Shay's Solutions
6 Trade Secrets
6 Tips, by Pamela Harding
6 Product News, by Sandy Rodgers
7 Legends of the Past, by Jill Becker
8 Book Review, by Carolyn M. Humes
19 Slate of 2001 Nominees and Ballot
36 Guild News
37 Chapter News
38 Volunteer Staff

Shape UpCover, page 23
With its different thread and stitch variations, this project will keep you hopping.