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Glorious Interiors: Needlepoint, Knitting and Decorative Design Projects for Your Home

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This is one of Kaffe's best books, if not the best. The photos are beautiful, and the displays of his needlepoint tapestries or vests among the collections of furnishings, etc., in his home are truly beautiful. Stunning needlepoint rugs, both of which are available as kits as noted in the book, although the kits are simplified versions of the rugs. Some rag rugs with patterns to make them. Lovely paintings too, if you like Kaffe's style or at least find it appealing. Some needlepoint charts, although I wish there were many more charted items, although some are photographed sufficiently that they can be copied yourself. Just a beautiful book on home decorating, on needlepoint, and on lovely ideas for tapestries.

Kaffe Fassett is a designer that you either love or find almost sea-sickeningly over the top. I've got a foot in both camps--some of it is just too, too much--other things I want to make immediately. My main problem is the lack of charts. He states that one cushion can be easily coverted to a chair seat--true, if there were a chart to begin with. Now, I can understand that a wing back chair might be a one off, but there is no excuse for showing a tantalizing close up of a pillow without a chart! It is too frustrating. And there are far too many references to things that are available as kits from Ehrman--particularly when not all of them are still available. Still worth it for the charts that he does include and for some design ideas--if you are willing to just pile on the patterns!

I absolutely loved this book. Although I read it mainly for my interest in mosaics, I found many of the collages appealing as well. The photos are wonderful, colorful and display a great sense of creativity. What a happy feeling this rainbow of colors gives to a person inhabiting these unique rooms. And isn't that what decorating is all about? This book is a must for every creative mind!

I wish that there could be an unending stream of these books. They are sumptuous in and of themselves, and I love making the projects in them.

Another beautiful book from Kaffe. I like that all of his charts can be used for other crafts such as needlepoint, fair isle, cross stitch etc. I have a big selection of his books now and each is a pleasure to own.

Kaffe Fasset is a genius offering classic designs and beautiful color plates. This book is full of glorious eye candy for needlepoint enthusiasts. This is a book which will stay on my shelf for years to come. Thank you Kaffe for the joy.

This one is a visual stunner. Here Fassett provides a polyglot: part art book, part how-to, part interior design.

Throughout, there are rich, bright, and intricately detailed images. Florals dominate. But Fasse isn't just interested in re-defnining Victiorian florals. He also provides sections on Mosaics. Folk tradition lives in his faces and animals. And then he turns things upside-down with a series of geometric designs.