*Will appeal to fans of Joan Elliot's A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey, which has sold over 44,000 copies to date

With Lesley Teare's newest collection, readers can bring the spirit of traditional Asian culture to 45 exotic new cross stitch patterns. Influenced by the art, textiles, and cultural traditions of the Far East, each project skillfully translates the Oriental mystique into exquisitely designed pictures, cards, gifts, and home accents. Whether it's a peacock and peonies box lid, an Oriental bloom coin purse, or a fan and lantern picture, easy-to-follow instructions and color charts make these works of art simple to create for anyone's home.