Award-winning "Vortex"
| A Celebration | 5 |
ANG celebrates its 25th annual National Seminar in Detroit, Michigan for a week of classes, exhibits, and fun.
| Sights and
Sounds Celebrating Seminar |
9 |
A first-time seminar attendee gives an impression of the exciting week.
Award-winning "Fields Afar"
| An International Celebration | |
| of Stitching | 9 |
Prize-winning entries are shown from ANG's 25th annual National Exhibit.
| Band Sampler | 19 |
The second installment of this continuing project features three new bands.
| The Art Nouveau | |
| Movement | 21 |
Kandace Merric shares ideas and history of this short-lived style that inspired her lovely Art Nouveau angel, which she also shares for stitching.
Award-winning "Merry Quiltmas"
| Thread Up | 28 |
A brand new offering from Nanetta Costa talks about threads and their properties and offers a hands-on experience with a small project for stitching.
| Maria's Creative Corner | 25 |
| Calendar of Events | 35 |
| Books and Videos | 34 |
| Guild Business | |
| Officer's Report | 2 |
| Volunteer Staff | 39 |
| Proposed Amendments to ANG Constitution and Bylaws | 32 |
| Correspondence Course Graduates | 36 |
Front Cover:
A detail from "Up, Up and Away" by Pat
Van Cleve of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was an
outstanding entry and a big winner in the 25th annual
National Exhibit. This glorious design won Best In Show,
a Judge's Choice Award, Delegates' Choice Award and first
place in Adaptation Professional category. It was
inspired by a sight Pat witnessed when leaving an earlier
ANG Seminar, and it is destined to be donated to a
hospice to bring a note of cheer to those who see it.
Back Cover:
Donna Groves of Pontiac, Michigan, stitched
"Lady Butterfly" for the sheer love of
stitching. That joy was evident and this beautiful piece
won the coveted Princess Grace award that gives a special
ribbon and this year's very special Boehm rose. It also
won People's Choice award and third place in
non-professional Painted Design category.
Photography by Mike McCormick
of M3 Photographic
