Needle Pointers

Volume XXXV, Number 5

September 2007                    

F E A T U R E S
 
10 Pretty in Pink - And Purple
Is it a quilt or is it a window? This project reinvents an old-time quilt design using several small-scale stitches .  
By Terry Dryden
19 A Heavenly Snowflake
Many thousands of Joan's students were touched by her skill, devotion to teaching, and warm, caring personality. Enjoy one of her designs here .
Designed by Joan Matterson
24 Canvas 101
Last issue we covered needles. This time we investigate some of the grounds on which you can work your magic.
By Michele Roberts

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D E P A R T M E N T S
 
  4 Date Book
 
  4 President's Column
By Carol K. Korman
  5 Stitching Solutions
By Mary K. Campbell
  7 Trade Secrets
7 Book Review
By Carolyn M. Humes
7 In Stitches
By Terry Dryden
8 Legends of the Past
By Haley Shapley
8 Product News
By Sandy Rodgers
9 In Focus
By Pat Donaldson
  37 Guild News
  39 ANG Annual Report
  42 Chapter News
  43 Volunteer Staff
 
29 Have a Heart
Try an old-fashioned canvas for this quick and easy project .
By Michele Roberts
32 An Overview of the Needlearts Appraisal Program
The road to appraising needlework starts with a love of reading and research.
By Carlene Harwick and Margaret Briscoe, Current and Past NAP Chairmen; and Val McAleenan
35 The Seminar Faculty Selection Process
Ever wonder how the teachers and projects for Seminar are chosen? Here's the answer .
By Current and Previous Members of the Seminar Faculty Committee
Pretty in Pink - and Purple , page 10.
Hydrangea Window Garden by Terry Dryden is featured on this issue's cover.
 
 
Legend for projects
Each needle indicates a suggested level of difficulty.
Least difficult Most difficult