Needle Pointers
Vol. XXXIII, Number 3 -- May 2005

DEPARTMENTS

4 Date Book
4 President's Column,
 by Susan H. Davis
5 Shay's Solutions
 
by Shay Pendray
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 Becky Breshears
34 Readership Survey
36 Guild News
38

Chapter News

39 Volunteer Staff

 

 

 

 

 

 

FEATURES
10 Check Out The View
This lovely window box is so colorful and lifelike, it will forever remind you of a glorious spring day.
By Caela Conn Tyler
Level 3
16

Serendipity
The word means "a natural gift for making useful discoveries by accident." And we couldn't think of a more appropriate name for this standout sampler.
By Dakota Rogers
 Level 3

 
Serendipity  
"Serendipity," page 15

Dakota Rogers' stunning sampler not only deserved a place on our cover this issue, it also deserves a place on your project to-do list.

African Sunset
"African Sunset," page 22

22 African Sunset
The second in a series of designs influenced by the motifs found on native masks and textiles.
By Terry DrydenLevel 3

28 Design Primer, Part 7
In this last article in her design series, Mary emphasizes the importance of achieving unity through harmony, variety, and economy.
By Mary D. Shipp
   
Legend for Projects

Each needle indicates a suggested degree of difficulty.

Level 1Least difficult   Level 5Most difficult