Needlepoint Designs From Asia

Needlepoint Designs From Asia by Gay Ann Rogers. Published by Doubleday & Co Inc, Garden City, NY, 1983. 1st Edition. Paperback. No DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 224 Pgs. ISBN 0385148380. LCCN 81-43067. 30 Exotic Designs from Persia, India, Korea, China and Japan. Each design is clearly graphed and shown in full color, making it easy for stitchers to work directly from the book to create the designs on canvas. In addition there is a short history of the original artifact from which the needlepoint was adapted, plus complete instructions for how to work the designs, including suggested stitches and colors, and creative ideas for adapting the designs for a variety of uses. The projects range in scope from the simple to the elaborate, from pillows, purses, pincushions, and decorative wall hangings to full-sized Kazak and Persian rugs. There is also a special chapter on designing and graphing your own projects. Description text copyright 2012 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 27494.