Crocus Flower Fairies Counted Cross Stitch Kit by DMCFlower Fairies are tiny creatures (the biggest is only 20cm tall) that live in the bottom of gardens, the middle of grassy meadows, & on the edge of distant marshes. Wherever & whenever a seed sprouts, a Flower Fairy baby is born. Each Flower Fairy lives & sleeps in their chosen flower, plant or tree & as this grows the fairy grows too. Each & every Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant; keeping it strong & healthy by making sure it has plenty of sunshine & water to drink, sweeping away dead leaves & polishing flowers & stems. Created by Cicely Mary Barker the Flower Fairies are famous throughout the world & have been beautifully translated into cross stitch kits by DMC, such as this Crocus Fairy design. This DMC counted cross stitch kit contains 16-count white Aida fabric with thread, needle & easy-to-follow, full instructions.

Size: 10 x 8 (25.4 x 20.3cm) The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker 2009

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Flower Fairies are tiny creatures (the biggest is only 20cm tall) that live in the bottom of gardens, the middle of grassy meadows, & on the edge of distant marshes. Wherever & whenever a seed sprouts, a Flower Fairy baby is born. Each Flower Fairy lives & sleeps in their chosen flower, plant or tree & as this grows the fairy grows too. Each & every Flower Fairy is in charge of looking after their flower or plant; keeping it strong & healthy by making sure it has plenty of sunshine & water to drink, sweeping away dead leaves & polishing flowers & stems. Created by Cicely Mary Barker, the Flower Fairies are famous throughout the world & have been beautifully translated into cross stitch kits by DMC, such as this Crocus Fairy design. This DMC counted cross stitch kit contains 16-count white Aida fabric with thread, needle & easy-to-follow, full instructions.
Size: 10" x 8" (25.4 x 20.3cm) © The Estate of Cicely Mary Barker 2009
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Product Description This is an angelic collection of cross stitch creations featuring celebration designs for Christmas, weddings, births, & birthdays. The projects include pictures, wall hangings, cards, trinket pots, door hangers, pot holders, pincushions, scented sachets, bags, cake bands, & tree decorations. This book features a charming Victorian-style angel alphabet for stitchers to create their own magical messages. It also

Includes:: full-colour charts & easy-to-follow making-up instructions. About the Author Six well known designers have contributed to this book: Sue Cook lives in Newport, Gwent; Claire Crompton lives in Plymouth, Devon; Maria Diaz lives near Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs; Joan Elliott lives in Brooklyn, New York; Helen Philipps lives in the Wirral, Cheshire; Lesley Teare lives near Ipswich, Suffolk.

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Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers: Over 30 Cross Stitch Designs Inspired by Traditional Samplers In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers enhanced mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy & samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band & spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire, including drawn & pulled thread techniques. About the Author Jane Greenoff, managing director of the Cross Stitch Guild, is one of the most successful & popular cross stitch designers in the world. She is the author of 16 books. Jane lives in a converted barn in Fairford, Gloucestershire. ...

Format: Hardback Pages: 112 Publisher: David & Charles PLCISBN-13: 978-0715329634 Keep your holiday dreams alive all year around with this fabulous collection of over 35 inspirational designs. Capture a wide assortment of seaside memories in cross stitch, from the bucket-&-spade family holiday to an exotic tropical island getaway. The projects include delightful framed pictures & colourful beach bags, as well as smaller quick-to-stitch coasters & cards. Each project features full making up instructions, clear colour charts & stunning photography. About the Author Ursula Michael has worked with magazine editors, book publishers, kit companies & stitchery product manufacturers creating thousands of needlework designs over the past 20 years. She has had designs published on a regular basis for manufacturers of needlework products, including Charles Craft, DMC & Design Works Crafts. Ursula lives overlooking the ocean at Jamestown, Rhode Isl&, USA. ...

Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: David & Charles (27 Mar 2009) Language English ISBN-10: 0715330136ISBN-13: 978-0715330135 This work presents a fabulous collection of 100 cross stitch card designs to celebrate every occasion, from christenings & Christmas to Mothers Day & moving home. Each chapter showcases eight beautifully stitched themed cards, each with full stitching instructions, a range of inspirational embellishment ideas & clear colour charts. The final chapter presents a gallery of twenty quick-to-stitch small motifs, ideal for last minute greetings. This work helps you to make these up into gift tags when time is short or be inspired to use Joannes papercrafting secrets to craft simple cards that make a big impression. About the Author Joanne Sanderson is currently working on her first papercraft title for D&C, 3D Rubber Stamping. She is a regular contributor to newsstand magazines including Card Making & Papercraft, World of Cross Stitching & Cross Stitcher. Joanne also produces designs for DMC kits & publications. She lives in Rotherham, Yorkshire. ...

Hardcover: 112 pages Publisher: David & Charles (27 Mar 2009) Language English ISBN-10: 0715330136ISBN-13: 978-0715330135 This work presents a fabulous collection of 100 cross stitch card designs to celebrate every occasion, from christenings & Christmas to Mothers Day & moving home. Each chapter showcases eight beautifully stitched themed cards, each with full stitching instructions, a range of inspirational embellishment ideas & clear colour charts. The final chapter presents a gallery of twenty quick-to-stitch small motifs, ideal for last minute greetings. This work helps you to make these up into gift tags when time is short or be inspired to use Joannes papercrafting secrets to craft simple cards that make a big impression. About the Author Joanne Sanderson is currently working on her first papercraft title for D&C, 3D Rubber Stamping. She is a regular contributor to newsstand magazines including Card Making & Papercraft, World of Cross Stitching & Cross Stitcher. Joanne also produces designs for DMC kits & publications. She lives in Rotherham, Yorkshire. ...

Product Description A classic collection of eight idyllic rural scenes for cross switchers to enjoy from a selection of favorite designers. Each design encapsulates a moment of rustic tranquillity, from a charming cottage brimming with summer flowers, to a bluebell carpet blanketing a woodland scene. Choose from a selection of smaller designs, ideal for making decorative gifts & embellishments for the home, including drawstring bags, cards, coasters & pot lid designs. With clear color charts, photographs & easy-to-follow stitching instructions its easy to pick up your needle & threads & escape into the peace & beauty of the countryside. About the Author Claire Crompton previously worked for DMC & has previously published Cross Stitch Card Collection, Picture Your Pet in Cross Stitch & Christmas Cross Stitch for D&C. Caroline Palmer is a regular contributor to Cross Stitcher magazine & has contributed designs to Cross Stitch Alphabets. Lesley Teare is one of DMCs leading embroidery designers & is the author of Oriental Cross Stitch, Travel the World in Cross Stitch, Weekend Cross Stitch Gifts & the forthcoming Fantasy Cross Stitch. Carol Thornton regularly features in many magazines including Cross Stitch Gold & has contributed to Magical Cross Stitch for D&C. ...

This is a classic collection of eight idyllic rural scenes for cross stitchers to enjoy from a selection of favourite designers. Each design encapsulates a moment of rustic tranquillity, from a charming cottage brimming with summer flowers, to a bluebell carpet blanketing a woodland scene. Choose from a selection of smaller designs, ideal for making decorative gifts & embellishments for the home, including drawstring bags, cards, coasters & pot lid designs. With clear colour charts, photographs & easy-to-follow stitching instructions it's easy to pick up your needle & threads & escape into the peace & beauty of the countryside. About the Authors: Claire Crompton worked for DMC & has previously published Cross Stitch Card Collection, Picture Your Pet in Cross Stitch & Christmas Cross Stitch for D&C. Caroline Palmer is a regular contributor to Cross Stitcher magazine & has contributed designs to Cross Stitch Alphabets. Lesley Teare is one of DMC's leading embroidery designers & is the author of Oriental Cross Stitch, Travel the World in Cross Stitch, Weekend Cross Stitch Gifts & the forthcoming Fantasy Cross Stitch. Carol Thornton regularly features in many magazines including Cross Stitch Gold & has contributed to Magical Cross Stitch for D&C. ...

Product Description A classic collection of eight idyllic rural scenes for cross switchers to enjoy from a selection of favorite designers. Each design encapsulates a moment of rustic tranquillity, from a charming cottage brimming with summer flowers, to a bluebell carpet blanketing a woodland scene. Choose from a selection of smaller designs, ideal for making decorative gifts & embellishments for the home, including drawstring bags, cards, coasters & pot lid designs. With clear color charts, photographs & easy-to-follow stitching instructions its easy to pick up your needle & threads & escape into the peace & beauty of the countryside. About the Author Claire Crompton previously worked for DMC & has previously published Cross Stitch Card Collection, Picture Your Pet in Cross Stitch & Christmas Cross Stitch for D&C. Caroline Palmer is a regular contributor to Cross Stitcher magazine & has contributed designs to Cross Stitch Alphabets. Lesley Teare is one of DMCs leading embroidery designers & is the author of Oriental Cross Stitch, Travel the World in Cross Stitch, Weekend Cross Stitch Gifts & the forthcoming Fantasy Cross Stitch. Carol Thornton regularly features in many magazines including Cross Stitch Gold & has contributed to Magical Cross Stitch for D&C. ...