Melitastitches4fun's Blog

It’s rare for me to have worked on the diagrams for a piece in the ANG Needle Pointers magazine and still have the stitched model (unless it’s my design). But, my Needle Pointers magazine arrived today, and I still have it.

At some point, the stitched piece went from Ginny, the stitch guide writer and stitcher, to Maureen, the editor in Maine, who took it to Seminar in Atlanta, gave it to Kristen who I know flew with it back north to the Philadelphia area, and finally gave it to me. I am waiting for the shipping address to  return it to Ginny. I wonder home many miles this has traveled! Hopefully, it will go home before the next Seminar!

As you can see, there is usually plenty of time to get photos, diagram, and put the stitch guide writer’s text into the format for the magazine. Consider: 

• volunteering your time to help with articles. Staff does need to rotate periodically.
• offering your painted canvas stitch guide for an upcoming magazine. Keep track of threads and stitches used, and we can turn it into a lovely stitching project like this one.

And, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the Timeless Treasures From the Archives. I love reading the old issues. This month takes us all over the internet and back to various alphabet diagrams that never go out of style.

Past and present issues are available online to all ANG members (needlepoint.org).