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. ...

Product Description 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 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. ...

Cross Stitch Fairies Features over fifty designs to enchant cross stitchers. This work presents project ideas that range from bags to banners, cards to cushions & pot lids to pictures. It covers colour charts & step-by-step instructions for making up the projects. The book features the work of Joan Elliott, Lesley Teare, Claire Crompton, Maria Diaz & Lucie Heaton, all of whom are popular cross stitch designers & regular contributors to the needlecraft press. ...

Cross Stitch Fairies Features over fifty designs to enchant cross stitchers. This work presents project ideas that range from bags to banners, cards to cushions & pot lids to pictures. It covers colour charts & step-by-step instructions for making up the projects. The book features the work of Joan Elliott, Lesley Teare, Claire Crompton, Maria Diaz & Lucie Heaton, all of whom are popular cross stitch designers & regular contributors to the needlecraft press. ...

Cross Stitch Flowers Cross stitch is one of the easiest embroidery stitches to master, & can be used to create beautiful designs in a range of contemporary styles. In this pretty little book, the author, Sophie Helene, presents over 400 colourful floral designs that include borders, alphabets & motifs in a range of different sizes & styles, together with ideas & inspiration for incorporating them into towels, cushions, bags, purses, babies bibs & bootees, samplers & pictures. Each pattern is presented as a colourful easy-to-follow chart, with a key showing the thread colours used. At the end of the book there is information on the methods & materials used, making this a fabulous resource for cross stitchers of all abilities. All of the designs can be easily adapted by simply changing the colours used, & by mixing & matching elements from different designs
- this us the perfect starting point for creating cross-stitch designs of your own!
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Cross Stitch Flowers Cross stitch is one of the easiest embroidery stitches to master, & can be used to create beautiful designs in a range of contemporary styles. In this pretty little book, the author, Sophie Helene, presents over 400 colourful floral designs that include borders, alphabets & motifs in a range of different sizes & styles, together with ideas & inspiration for incorporating them into towels, cushions, bags, purses, babies bibs & bootees, samplers & pictures. Each pattern is presented as a colourful easy-to-follow chart, with a key showing the thread colours used. At the end of the book there is information on the methods & materials used, making this a fabulous resource for cross stitchers of all abilities. All of the designs can be easily adapted by simply changing the colours used, & by mixing & matching elements from different designs
- this us the perfect starting point for creating cross-stitch designs of your own!
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Cross Stitch Herbs, Fruit & Flowers Cross stitch is one of the easiest embroidery stitches to master, & can be used to create beautiful designs in a range of contemporary styles. In this pretty little book, the author, Sophie Helene, presents over 50 colourful designs based on herbs, fruit & flowers, together with ideas & inspiration for incorporating them into cushions, napkins, bags, samplers & pictures to decorate the home. Each pattern is presented as an easy-to-follow chart, with a key showing the thread colours used. At the end of the book there is information on the methods & materials used, as well as guidance on creating cross-stitch designs of your own, making this a fabulous resource for cross stitchers of all abilities. ...