Needle Pointers
Vol. XXXIII, Number 2 -- March 2005

DEPARTMENTS

4 Date Book
4 President's Column,
 by Susan H. Davis
5 The True ANG Story: The Nominating Committee Unwrapped
 
by Sue Haines
7 Trade Secrets
7 In Stitches, by Carole H. Lake
7 Book Review, by Carolyn M. Humes
8 Legends of the Past, by Jill Becker
8 Product News, by Sandy Rodgers
9 Technique, by Diana Morrison
21 Slate of 2005 Nominees and Ballot
34 Guild News
37 Workshop by Mail
37 ANG Board Synopsis
38

Chapter News

39 Volunteer Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURES
10 Space Odyssey
"Odyssey," the designer's accompaniment to the "Millennium Fantasy" piece that ran in the November 2004 issue, mimics the swirls and movement of our galaxy. Or reminds us of the stars in the sky on a warm summer night.
By Beth McKenna
Level 3
22

Blackwork Daffodil
This single stem demonstrates the power and beauty of the age-old stitch.
By Bonnie Rhodes
 Level 3

27

Drawing A Bead On Beadwork
Tips to take to heart whether you're entering or judging a piece of beaded needlepoint.
By Mary K. Campbell

Blackwork Daffodil



"Blackwork Daffodil," by Bonnie Rhodes, page 22

Space Odyssey
"Odyssey," by Beth McKenna, page 10

28 Of Needles and Pins
An image from a favorite Scottish Christmas card adorns this precious pincushion.
By Barbara Jackson Level 2

28 Design Primer, Part 6
In part six of her now seven-part series, Mary tackles another two topics pertaining to the principles of design - movement and space.
By Mary D. Shipp
   
Legend for Projects

Each needle indicates a suggested degree of difficulty.

Level 1Least difficult   Level 5Most difficult