Graham Rust's Needlepoint Designs

Rating:
Summary: Graham Rust--Dog
Review: Come on Mr. Rust, don,t put the needlepoint of the adorable dog pillow on the cover unless it is a pattern to follow inside the book.

Rating:
Summary: Something to everyone
Review: From the tiny frog pin cushion to the elaborate tea cosy, rug and cushions, Rust's designs offer something for everyone. Graphs are printed in a large format with quantities for yarns clearly stated, as well as options for what to do with the finished article. A bonus is the final section which provides some pointers on how to construct your masterpiece into a functional houshold item.

Rating:
Summary: Something to everyone
Review: From the tiny frog pin cushion to the elaborate tea cosy, rug and cushions, Rust's designs offer something for everyone. Graphs are printed in a large format with quantities for yarns clearly stated, as well as options for what to do with the finished article. A bonus is the final section which provides some pointers on how to construct your masterpiece into a functional houshold item.

Rating:
Summary: Lovely Projects
Review: Luckly, I didn't buy this book for the elusive English Bulldog pattern, but for the blue cabbage which is lovely. As an unexpected bonus, I found the sunflower chair back and seat cushion cover which also makes a unique throw. I really appreciated that these patterns were artistic rather than craft-sy (I think we're all pretty tired of those '70's geometric patterns in longstitch). All in all, I'm glad I got the book used for less than $5, but I would probably pay $10-$15 now that I've seen the quality of the designs.

Rating:
Summary: Wonderful Designs
Review: This book has beautiful European designs. Not only does it have beautiful designs but also Penlope and Gros Point which is very hard to find in the US. The book has wonderful resources as to where to find uncommon canvas and threads.