Arts & Photography, Needlepoint 

Based upon the famous collection of Indian handicrafts and artifacts amassed by J.F. "Buck" Burshears, American Indian Needlepoint Workbook includes:

- An introduction to American Indian beadwork and quillwork design
- Step-by-step instructions for adapting beadwork to needlepoint, including the basics of needlepoint (types of canvas to use, with illustrations; how to use traditional tapestry yarns and Persian yarns; how to choose a needle, with a chart showing canvas size and correct needle size)
- Full-color illustrations of authentic designs, modified for needlepoint, with graphs giving size and stich-count for each
- Instructions for making pillows, bell pulls, necklaces
- Suggestions for 50 projects you can make, including Christmas ornaments, chair seats, coasters, dolls and toys, lamp bases, luggage rack straps, napkin rings, typewriter covers, valances, director's chairs, eyeglass cases, desk sets, handbags, hats and caps, key and luggage tags, guitar straps, tennis racket covers, tote bags, wallets
- Photographs of Indian artifacts - bags, belts, rugs, pillows - in beads and quillwork are included to provide additional ideas for designs and projects