160 pages, indexed and illustrated. The book is in excellent condition, clean, unmarked and solid. "Exploring the potential of needlepoint as an inspirational source, this book's examples come from the natural world - the patterned markings of frogs, butterflies, flowers, shells and stones, and the man-made markings of primitive cultures - with the ideas and designs grouped into chapters. These chapters include fruits & vegetables, fish & fowl, flowers & foliage, faces & fans, and jugs & geometrics. The embroiderer is given ideas for producing his or her own designs, as well as charted patterns for colourful rugs, shoulder bags, cushions and other items." (Publisher)