A fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for quick Christmas cards, from leading cross stitch designers. Featuring strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-colour cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow instructions. This booklet contains 39 festive designs, meaning you are sure to find a card to suit every one of your special recipients and have fun stitching all year round making handmade cross stitch Christmas cards that will be treasured forever.
Contains selected content from the original work CrossStitcher handmade cards, first published in 2012 in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing Limited.
An eye-catching collection of 27 handmade, cross-stitched greeting cards and gift tags to craft and share with friends and family, this carefully selected assortment of holiday and special occasion items provides hours of stitching and paper-crafting enjoyment. Simple stitching instructions and charts combine with clear, comprehensive card-making instructions to make it easy for crafters of all skill levels to enjoy this creative adventure. A helpful Getting Started section contains basic information for cross-stitch and card-making tools, terminology, and techniques, and detailed finishing instructions with step-by-step photographs are included for each project. Create stylish, meaningful gifts all year round with these impressive beginning to intermediate patterns.
This text contains over 120 cross stitch greetings card and tag designs to mark any occasion. Ideas and instructions are provided for mounting your work into cards, and even for decorating the card mount to ensure a special and polished finish.
Learn to create a personalized cross stitch baby announcement with Bundle of Joy!-includes 12 patterns with mix-and-match border designs, alphabets, and color schemes to make a truly special gift for every bundle of joy.
Popular designer Claire Crompton shows off her range of creative styling with a collection of cards for just about every occasion. From Chinese New Year to Hannukah, and from a welcome for a new baby to golden wedding celebrations, there is always an excuse to send a card. Claire Crompton's lively and versatile collection not only has something for all occasions, but offers a range of styles - classic, contemporary or whimsical - to suit every taste. Each chapter has a 'card selector' for easy reference and stitchers can choose from greetings cards or 'quick to stitch' gift cards, many of which can be personalized by using the additional alphabet and lettering charts in the book. Instructions are also included for making and finishing plain cards, aperture cards and gift tags, using beads, buttons and ribbons.
From Valentine's Day to Christmas, and every holiday in between, find the perfect project to make the celebration even more significant. Stitch a special Father's Day card for the handyman around the house, or a birthday desk set with zodiac seal. For newlyweds, make a small gift bag blooming with a bridal bouquet. These easy-to-make gifts will bring a smile that will last far past the special day.