Needle Pointers
Vol. XXXII, Number 2 -- March 2004

FEATURES
9 Gumnut's Gorgeous Yarns
You don't have to go down under to get these hand-dyed, all-natural Australian threads.
Contributed by Custom House

DEPARTMENTS

3 Date Book
3 President's Column,
 by Janet Mitchell Fishel
4 Shay's Solutions 
 
by Shay Pendray
6 Trade Secrets
6 In Stitches, by Carole H. Lake
6 Book Review, by Carolyn M. Humes
7 Legends of the Past
7 Product News, by Sandy Rodgers
8 The Master Teacher Program, by Becky Breshears
20 Slate of Nominees and Ballot for 2004 Election
33 Guild News
35 Workshop by Mail
36 ANG Board Synopsis
37 Chapter News
38 Volunteer Staff
11 When Less Is More
It's fun to use them, but sometimes too many stitches, threads, and colors can overwhelm a piece.
By Mary D. Shipp
15

For The Love Of Needlepoint, Part 2
A sensational sampler incorporating the tools used in everyday needlework.
by Vickie Naylor
 Level 4

19 More Than Meets the Eye
A simple Artist's Statement could make the difference in winning a ribbon at your next competition.
by Margaret Briscoe
 
 
Venetian Carnival, page 21

Venetian fantasy

On the cover: Jill Milne's Venetian fantasy

Gumnut's gorgeous Opals threads and more, page 9
Gumnut's gorgeous Opals threads and more, page 9

21 A Snapshot of Venice
An English designer commemorates a memorable week in the Italian city with this eye-pleasing project.
By Jill Milne Level 2

29 Mille Fleur
This quick and simple design using two sizes of eyelet stitch works for a pillow or Sudberry box or any number of things.
By Diana Morrison Level 2

Legend for Projects

Each needle indicates a suggested degree of difficulty.

Level1Least difficult   5Most difficult