Let's get ready for summer fun starting with the 3D pinwheels! Next is Ms. Vanity Mermaid also shown on the cover. There is a fabulous article on the Miao people of China about their traditional costumes and needlearts. Then you can stitch the Miao Motifs. Bunny Picnic takes one simple design and creates a multitude of beautiful diamond-shaped ornaments with a seasonal button or charm. Learn how to do Bargello with the Petite Circle Bargello. Forget-Me-Not is a delightful mini purse that can be used as an ornament or a special purse to hold lipstick and a credit card. Tapestry II is the second of the three-part series. Read about the options for stitching cruises! Anne Stradal's Making It Simple talks about making a ring-bearer pillow. Divining Design discusses where good design comes from. Needlepoint Network talks with Helen M. Stevens and how needlework connects us all even over the ocean. What's New? What's Hot? brings us up to date on some threads. There is a lot of great information in the regular articles as well. What a great way to spend your summer!