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My issue arrived in the mail and the Timeless Treasures from the Archives article in the May/June 2026 issue of Needle Pointers Magazine explores butterflies. There is lots to explore from past articles by Margaret Kinsey, Debbie Rowley, and Linda Reinmiller.

I learned how to make my butterflies in Flowers Along a Rhode from Debbie Rowley’s Explore and Design class in 2024.

There is lots more to enjoy in this issue too. In particular, the Tale of Two (or Three) Stitchers included two people I know. Jacqui C of ANG New Jersey Needle Artists Chapter and Sharon B of ANG Central Jersey Chapter. Sarah N of IL also joined to stitch Lazy Morning at the Bay by PLD Designs. It’s always interesting to see different interpretations of the same canvas.

And, my thoughts and process about selecting stitches and threads for Morning Glories by Lani is published in this issue.

If you’re not a member of ANG, the American Needlepoint Guild (needlepoint.org), it’s easy to join. There are many free designs exclusively available to members including access to all past issues (since 1980s) and yearly Stitch of the Month projects (since 1998).