Needle Pointers

Volume XXXVII, Number 6

November 2009

F E A T U R E S
 
10

Stitching Friendships
Participants in Mt. Tam's round-robin friendship samplers learned about teamwork and each other. But mostly they had a lot of fun.
by Jan Morgan

18 Jacob's Coat
This design is based on the popular quilt pattern known as Jacob's Ladder .
by Peg Dunayer
24 The Blackwork Debate
Hate blackwork? Perhaps we can change your mind. Love it? Then keep reading to learn some helpful tips.
by Pat Donaldson


Jacob's Coat , page 18


 
D E P A R T M E N T S
 
  4 Date Book
 
  4 President's Column
By Barbara A. Richardson
  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
  39 Guild News
  42 Chapter News
  43 Volunteer Staff
 
28 Blackwork Lady
Test out your newfound blackwork skills on Lucy Lestrange, Lady Wiloughby d'Eresby.
by Pat Donaldson
32 Stars and Hearts
Contrast between the canvas and the thread is the secret that makes this small piece truly spectacular.
by Peg Dunayer
Blackwork Lady , page 28

Blackwork Lady by Pat Donaldson is featured on this issue's cover.

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