| What Are Metal Threads? | 5 |
| Jane Zimmerman answers this question with her information on the materials used in modern metal thread embroidery. | |
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| Or Nué | 8 |
| The elegant couching technique of metalthread embroidery featured on the front cover is presented by Jane Zimmerman | |
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| Gold Leafing on Canvas | 13 |
| An exciting gilding technique for needlepoint canvas is shared by Judy Souliotis. | |
| Metallic Threads | 10 |
| An informative account by Ann Caswell on the synthetic threads used in metal thread embroidery. | |
| Geometric Box Top | 15 |
| Is a charming design by Judy Souliotis that offers an introoduction to silk and metal embroidery. | |
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| Small Gold Fan, Section I | 17 |
| Kay Stanis presents the technical infomration for her metal thread fans shown on the back cover. | |
| Keeping Me in Stitches | 22 |
| Band Sampler | 23 |
| Thread Up | 26 |
| Maria's Creative Corner | 28 |
| Ask Shay | 33 |
| Calendar of Events | 34 |
| Books and Videos | 34 |
Guild Business
| Officer's Report | 2 |
| Correspondence Course Graduates | 35 |
| Volunteer Staff | 39 |
Front Cover: This beautiful example of Or Nué metal thread embroidery was designed and stitched by Jane Zimmerman and taught at an ANG National Seminar in the past. The 4" x 5" floral butterfly was worked with silver metallic and Zwicky silk floss and shows how the design is established by couching a solid background of metal thread with silk floss in varying hues and values.
Back Cover: The samll gold fans, designed and stitched by Kay Stanis, may be finished as an ornament or name tag. These are exquisite examples of metal thread embroidery and will educate the stitcher with technical information for preparing to work and good stitching technique.
Photography by Mike McCormick of M3
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