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These ornate, highly stylized designs cover a vast array of moods and historical epochs, from the medieval (mounted knights, falconers, winged horses, dragons, gryphons) to the strikingly modern (abstract designs, unusual geometric forms, florals) and range in complexity from simple patterns composed of a few fines to very intricate symmetrical designs. Portions of these designs are also a source of many repeat and border patterns and spot decorations.
The designs are printed on a chart, so that they can easily be used for needlepoint, Fair Isle knitting, rug-hooking or any other form of counted-thread embroidery. And because the chart makes it easy to vary the size of each design, you can use the patterns to decorate anything from small pillows to bedspreads or wall hangings. Other craftsmen can transfer the patterns onto wood, metal, canvas or mosaic to achieve stimulating and unusual effects.
