A Passion For Needlepoint by Hayat Palumbo

Recent years have witnessed a startling revival of interest in tapestry work. Men and women have taken it up with both passion and commitment, filling their homes with glorious needlepoint. It is surprising that in this design-conscious age so few patterns of true originality exist to inspire the enthusiast. This book fulfills this need. Lady Palumbo's lavish and highly personal selection of the very best of tapestry designs draws on a fabulous array of styles. Included are seventeenth century French designs, exquisite rococo and classical floral motifs, bacchanalian swags of fruit, Grecian friezes as well as patterns from the popular Berlin Works and from the vast repository of Victorian motifs. They are photographed in stunning color, both in detail to focus on the intricacies of the stitchwork, color shading and pattern and in numerous sumptuous interior settings. The lively commentaries explain the fascinating sources of inspiration behind each piece, particularly focusing on the interaction between English and French designs. (Please note: This is not a pattern book but a photo album of needlepoint designs.)

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