A century ago, a folk art enthusiast collected these ornate, highly stylized designs from among a now-dispersed community of ethnic Germans residing in Transylvania. Nearly 200 designs include birds, flowers, mythical creatures, and other motifs in styles ranging from simple to complex and in themes from medieval to modern. Easily adapted to other crafts projects.

Forty-three carefully designed color-coded charts depict bizarre mythical creatures that abound in Celtic art. Complete instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginning needlecrafters to create a wealth of fabulous patterns that will embellish clothing, linens, and other domestic items.

This rare treasury of original embroidery designs dates from early days of the Republic. Nearly 200 beautiful and functional floral, vine, and basket motifs are featured in repeat patterns, spot designs, and more. While most of the patterns were probably intended for use with silk threads, several are particularly effective worked in wool.

This very early "Modelbuch" (needlework pattern book) was first published in 1589, most likely in Germany. Originally produced for lacemakers and weavers, these patterns were quickly adapted to counted techniques by needleworkers. You'll find them perfect for your own needlepoint, counted cross stitch, beadwork and filet crochet projects.

This book presents 30 projects using traditional Celtic art designs. Projects range from simple cards and pictures, a cushion and a rug, to an embroidered border for a wedding dress. Included is a separate section on Celtic alphabets.

Over 50 color-coded charts of needlework designs with ancient Egyptian themes: sarcophagus, Egyptian cat, scarab, winged serpent, many more. Instructions, 16 how-to diagrams.

40 original antique pattern plates with over 100 borders, motifs and repeating designs charted on graph paper to delight needleworkers. This collection is reproduced from the work of Freidrich Fischbach originally published around 1870. Many of these patterns date back to the 1500s and appear in traditional embroideries from all over Europe. All patterns are charted on graph paper with each square representing a single stitch, making the patterns perfect for needlepoint and counted cross stitch. All patterns use whole stitches with some backstitches.Please note, this is not a book of specific projects but a collection of traditional designs that can be combined into your own creations.