Counted Cross-Stitch Patchwork Design

This is an old book. It was copyrighted in 1980 and I wouldn't give it up for the world. It was $16 for it then and I'd pay more, much more, if I wanted to find an authentic cross-stitch quilt pattern book today. The finished designs are in color. The charts are not and they can be hard to read but I have made ornaments and gifts out of this book and plan on doing some more. I will probably update the colors I use but I never tire of the patterns. Perhaps that is why quilting has enjoyed such popularity over the centurys. My book is 30 years old this year but it makes me feel connected to history and that is what samplers and most decorative needlework is all about.