Glorious Inspirations

Glorious Inspirations by Kaffe Fassett. Published by Clarkson N Potter Inc, New York, NY, 1991. 1st Signed Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Folio (up to 15'' tall). Condition: Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. Orig owners book stamp impressed on title page. Signed on title page by author, dated 1992. 192 Pgs. ISBN 0517587009. The author has always looked to nature and to the world of art for inspiration, gleaning ideas for his knitting and needlework from sources as varied as paintings, ceramics, ancient mosaics, prints, stained glass, textiles, and more. This book is a reference for him and his followers. Based on the beautiful images found in his own burgeoning files, this book will serve as a wellspring for craftspeople to ''run away and create. '' The book brings together a vivid and diverse range of subjects, interpreted in a variety of mediums. Each and every source translates stunningly into a needlepoint design and will inspire unending motif and color combinations for knitting. The author's text guides readers through his distinctive technique for first seeing then using color. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25939.