Country Cross-Stitch Designs
Country Cross-Stitch Designs

Author: Ellen Stouffer

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9780696023354

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This book is the second in a series of annual publications, just for people who love cross-stitch. Here are charming designs, careful chartings, detailed and clear instructions and wonderful drawings, which combine to capture the purity and innocence of "country". Also included is a superb collection of witty sayings, personal reminiscences, and little gems of folklore wisdom -- all perfect to ponder, as you stitch your favorite design.

101 Christmas Minis, Book 2
101 Christmas Minis, Book 2

Author: Holly DeFount

Publisher: Leisure Arts

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1609001486

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101 Christmas Minis -- Book 2 (Leisure Arts #5523) is packed with petite cross stitch designs by Holly DeFount of Kooler Design Studio. These traditional holiday designs are wonderful for finishing as ornaments or using to embellish other decorations and gifts. Designs portray Nativity scenes, Santas, snowmen, florals, toys, elves, stars, candles, greetings, pets, music, and more. When stitched on 18-count fabric, they all fit inside a 2 -inch diameter opening. Full-color charts and basic cross stitch diagrams and instructions are included.

A Cross-Stitch Christmas
A Cross-Stitch Christmas

Author: Laura Collins

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 136

ISBN-13: 9780696215148

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In this book, you'll find the wonder of Christmas in a wide range of cross-stich projects that reflect the solemnity of the holiday as well as it's most lighthearted traditions.

Cross Stitch for the Earth
Cross Stitch for the Earth

Author: Emma Congdon

Publisher: David and Charles

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 1446380688

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Stitch for a greener future with this stunning collection of environment and nature focused designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Whether it’s a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart. Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used – and the beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross you can sew all these designs! The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, so there are options to suit everyone – and they all share Emma's skill with colour, typography and design which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers. Sentiments include: We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time Live gently on the Earth Never underestimate the difference you make The Earth has music for those who listen All good things are wild and free Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you Between two pines is a doorway to a new world The world is full of magic Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on FSC paper, is recyclable, and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaigning community dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of the natural world.

3-D Cross Stitch
3-D Cross Stitch

Author: Meg Evershed

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781402707964

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"Excellent instructions augmented by clear illustrations, graphics, and photographs."—Booklist. "This unique book is highly recommended."—Library Journal. "Whether you're looking to create keepsakes for yourself or for a friend, you're sure to cherish the creative ideas offered by Evershed."—Country Victorian. Take your cross-stitching skills into the third dimension. All these imaginative and attractive finished pieces do more than just hang on the wall. Some, including a jewelry box and flower vase, can serve very practical purposes; others, such as the amazing decorative cross-stitch country village with an array of buildings, should be picked up and viewed from all four sides. Stitch colorful, scented town houses, keepsake clocks, charming dolls’ house furniture, and more.