Heirlooms In Needlepoint: 50 Classic Original Designs

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Summary: Stunning
Review: This is the only needlpoint book I have ever bought that had more than one or two designs that were worth making. The Magic Carpet, Tunisian and Oriental designs are all stunning and the author offers suggestions for multiple uses and colour schemes. I can't wait to get started!

Rating:
Summary: Heirlooms in Needlepoint
Review: This was quite a surprise for the price. I am quite picky with my needlepoint books and what I bother to purchase. This was done differently than any other of them I own. Usually there is discussion for inspiration and the chart. The entire book may have the similar theme, page after page. This book by Sue Hawkins is really interesting in that it covers various themes- Tudor, Tunisian, Victorian, Shakespearian, Orient, 16th century, patchwork, and even a bargello. There are photographs of the items as usual, but often instead of only charting the needlepoint, there are actual full sized drawings to transfer to canvas easily so that is very neat I think! I bought this sight unseen- a dangerous practice indeed- but am very happy to own it.

Rating:
Summary: Heirlooms in Needlepoint
Review: This was quite a surprise for the price. I am quite picky with my needlepoint books and what I bother to purchase. This was done differently than any other of them I own. Usually there is discussion for inspiration and the chart. The entire book may have the similar theme, page after page. This book by Sue Hawkins is really interesting in that it covers various themes- Tudor, Tunisian, Victorian, Shakespearian, Orient, 16th century, patchwork, and even a bargello. There are photographs of the items as usual, but often instead of only charting the needlepoint, there are actual full sized drawings to transfer to canvas easily so that is very neat I think! I bought this sight unseen- a dangerous practice indeed- but am very happy to own it.