The Tapestry Book (Jill Gordon)

When a coffee table art book of needlepoint designs comes along with a forward by Kaffe Fassett, you can expect much inspiration, practical design, and technical instruction. This expectation is more than met by this beautiful book of big vibrant designs. The 20 designs range from floral and fauna to old patterns and landscapes. The artist's design sketches and several full-color photos of the finished pieces get you ready to delve into the intricate needlepoint charts. The large three panel hollyhock screen is unbelievably gorgeous.