Having revolutionized the world of knitting, designer Kaffe Fassett now turns to the world of needlepoint. "Fassett has firmly established himself as the single most exciting craft-and-color expert today."--Booklist More than 150 full-color photographs. "From the Trade Paperback edition.

..".concentrates on classical needlepoint: opulent color and clean designs without decorative stitches or exotic fibers....These designs...may easily be converted for cross-stitch...Projects, many with a seasonal theme, includes pillows, pincushions, eyeglass cases, and ornaments....All have full-color illustrations, charts, materials lists, directions, and finishing instructions....Recommended..."--"Library Journal." ..".an addition to your library not to be missed."--"McCall's Needlework."

GLORIOUS INSPIRATION, a design sourcebook, is a natural extension of the author's profoundly held conviction that anyone can create their own knitting and needlepoint designs. Here, Kaffe has chosen hundreds of objects and motifs from the decorative arts and the world of nature and grouped them into themes to inspire the artist in all of us. There are sections on Shells and Minerals, Small Creatures Wild Animals, Domestic Animals, Fruit and Foliage and Beautiful Blooms and the pieces illustrated range from paintings and ceramics to textiles and mosaics. By showing us what inspires him, Kaffe opens the door to anyone who would like to create and stitch unique designs. Kaffe's own interpretations of some of the 300 painted, beaded, embroidered or woven sources are included in the book to demonstrate his personal vision of the world around us and show how any reader can use the motifs and patterns to create their own special designs.

A simple collection of eye-grabbing costumes and tapestries to make and a lesson in style by an original and fearless designer, bursting with brilliant photographs of objects that inspired his work. Compare luminous blue-and-green Persian pots with a similarly shaded blue patch crewneck—and then knit the sweater yourself.

Encyclopedia of Needlework, -This is the complete, authoritative guide to needlepoint, embroidery, and counted thread work. 15 projects.

The world-famous knitting expert shares color combinations, yarn choices, and patterns to make interesting and complex sweaters, dresses, and other items from simple shapes and easy stitches.