Needle Pointers
Vol. XXIX, Number 4-- July 2001
FEATURES
9 Shades of Black
Whether you call in Spanish work or the Holbein stitch, blackwork has been around since the 3rd century B.C. We offer a brief history, from ancient practices to modern techniques.
By Dakota Rogers
13

Happy As A Jaybird
That's how you'll feel when you stitch this feathered friend.
By Dakota Rogers Suggested Degree of Difficulty
16 Stuff This Bird!
Once you've completed the Happy Jay project, you'll be ready to finish him off.
By Susan Sturdivant Suggested Degree of Difficulty
21

Tips, Tricks, And Techniques
In the first of a six-part series, a noted ANG designer and teacher shares his secrets on everything from creating depth to "ironing" threads.
By David McCaskill
25 For The Love of "Grace"
This piece was designed and named for the stitcher's first granddaughter. Perhaps you can stitch it for your first, too.
By Peg Dunayer Suggeseted Degree of Difficulty
30 Glorious Glories
This precious patch of morning glories will brighten every stitcher's garden
By Jennifer Gilligan
34 It's Another Mystery!
Jump in and see if you can guess the final design as you complete each of the five installments in our second annual mystery project. Suggested Degree of Difficulty

 

Cover, Happy Jay, page 13
Feather your next with this darling bird project.

Morning Glories
A bouquet of morning glories, page 30

DEPARTMENTS

3 Date Book
3 President's Column
4 Shay's Solutions, by Shay Pendray
6 Trade Secrets
6 Tips, by Pamela Harding
6 Book Reviews, by Carolyn M. Humes
7 Legends of the Past, by Susan Sturdivant and Jill Becker
7 Product News, by Sandy Rodgers
8 Techniques, by Kathy Holman
39 Guild News
41 Chapter News
42 Volunteer Staff


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