Take inspiration from this very special collection of strikingly alluring patterns and projects from China. Celebrate Chinese New Year with a wall hanging, featuring all the animals from the astrological menagerie. Borrow images from the finest porcelains, and embroider them onto ginger-jar cushions. Many ideas for further designs--and a library of patterns--will keep you happily stitching.

Carol Phillipson has carefully researched and adapted designs from Chinese textiles, ceramics, paintings, architecture and scultpure to make up a striking and highly attractive collection of cross-stitch designs for your home.