Over 50 needlepoint designs and ideas inspired by the textiles of Asia, Africa and the Americas. Spreads on projects for cushions, rugs, chairs and lampshades r

Gathers patterns for rugs, cushions, pillowcases, and footstools featuring designs based on ethnic textiles

Needlework serves functional purposes, such as providing warmth, but has also communicated individual and social identity, spiritual beliefs, and aesthetic idea

The traditional arts of cutwork, tambour work, punch needle, applique, crochet, embroidery, and patchwork are adapted to the making of contemporary, ethnic clot