title: Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments
author:  Nicky Epstein 
description: Characterized by a wealth of whimsical decorative details and an imaginative use of color, Epstein's designs are well known to readers of such major knitting magazines as Interweave Knits and Knitters. Now Epstein has put together an encyclopedic collection of knitted motifs, borders and edgings, cords, fringes, tassels, and surface embroidery stitches. Entries for the 350 embellishments featured include color photographs plus written and charted patterns and hints for incorporating embellishments into handmade or store-bought knits. Not a "project book," this work, like Barbara Walker's stitch treasuries, is an essential reference for knitters in search of ways to enhance knitted garments. Highly recommended, especially for large public libraries and textile collections. <br />Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  The Funeral
  
  
  
  
  
  "JAYSON MOLENSKI, stop fussing over me!" Fran swatted away his boyfriend's
  hands and knotted his tie himself.
  
  
  "It's crooked and your mother will fuss. Now whose hands do you prefer all
  over that buff body of yours?"
  
  
  Fran sighed. "Mother will be too busy grieving to fuss over my tie."
  
  
  "That'll be the day," Jay muttered under his breath.
  
  
  "You don't know her," Fran replied, obviously frustrated.
  
  
  "And whose fault is that?" Jay said sharply. He toned it down almost
  immediately, though, and gave Fran a compassionate smile to smooth over his
  harsh words.
  
  
  It had been their bone of contention for the past twenty years. Almost before
  they were convinced they were a couple, Jay had introduced Fran as his
  boyfriend to everyone who wanted to hear, and that included his extended
  family. In fact, the first time they'd had full-blown sex was in front of the
  fireplace at Jay's parents' winter cabin while the rest of the family w