The Cross Stitch Motif Bible

The Cross Stitch Motif Bible

Author: Jan Eaton

Publisher: Chartwell Books

Published: 2011-07-31

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1610583574

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This collection of over 1000 cross stitch motifs, each in the form of an easy to follow chart, is an invaluable resource for incorporating your work into cards, samplers, pictures, and tapestries. Fully illustrated step by step instructions in basic techniques and materials will allow even the novice to start stitching right away.


Embroidered Garden Flowers

Embroidered Garden Flowers

Author: Kazuko Aoki

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2017-12-05

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 161180454X

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A whimsical field guide to embroidered flowers. Working through a full growing season, from spring to autumn, the sixty-three flower varieties presented here offer a full garden of cherished blooms. From pansies and lilies-of-the-valley to poppies, zinnias, and campanulas, the flowers presented here feature buds, blooms, and roots in stunning detail and charming color combinations. As an avid gardener and seasoned embroiderer, Kazuko Aoki presents a beautiful blending of her twin passions through designs that are clearly rendered with an appreciation for intricacies and a delight in the subject. With artistic photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Embroidered Garden Flowers is a treasure trove that can be enjoyed by novice and experienced sewers alike.


Borders

Borders

Author: Maria Diaz

Publisher: Easy Cross Stitch

Published: 2014-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9786055647520

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Each title in the Easy Cross Stitch series provides a beautiful collection of designs to inspire and challenge beginning stitchers. These thematic resource books offer an easy-to-follow, full-color chart and a color key on every page. A variety of borders--from strong, geometric patterns to pretty, flower-inspired designs--are included in this cross-stitch book. The borders can be used to decorate tablecloths, towels, or cushions, and the book offers inspiration to put them together to produce an original sampler all your own.


The Embroidered Garden

The Embroidered Garden

Author: Kazuko Aoki

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2015-09-01

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1611802660

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Whimsical, beautiful embroidery motifs created by an avid gardener—stitch roses, bees, or whole garden scenes. Kazuko Aoki has a unique talent for translating the beauty of the garden with needle and thread. By offering forty motifs, Aoki invites us to explore her gardens through embroidery. The forty motifs explore the roses and wildflowers that appear season to season, as well as the bees and butterflies that enjoy their nectar. The designs here are exquisite, detailed, and artfullly rendered. Beyond the motifs themselves, Aoki also presents projects that feature the embroidery: brooches, notebook covers, pin cushions, and pouches. For those new to embroidery, detailed how-to illustrations are included.


Cross Stitch Herbs, Fruit and Flowers

Cross Stitch Herbs, Fruit and Flowers

Author: Sophie Hélène

Publisher: Search Press

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781844486816

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"Touching on each fundamental principle of cross-stitch embroidery, this inspiring sourcebook offers new and experienced crafters more than 50 beautiful designs, each approximately 4-to-6 inches tall and based on a different plant, such as flowers, leaves, and fruit. Projects include various motifs as well as creative ideas for applying each pattern to cushions, napkins, and bags. Each project pattern is accompanied by a step-by-step chart and a materials key that closely identifies the color of each thread. A closing chapter provides further insights about the basic methods and materials of cross-stitch, as well as additional suggestions for yielding original pieces by mixing and matching the design projects."--Publisher description.


An Embroiderers Garden

An Embroiderers Garden

Author: Maria Diaz

Publisher:

Published: 2015-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9786055647636

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Maria Diaz, renowned for her cross-stitch design, shares her original love of hand embroidery in this beautiful embroidery sourcebook that offers great versatility both for experienced hands or those new to the craft. From fun motifs to pretty florals in a variety of sizes, the designs can be used to adorn anything from table cloths, towels, and cushions, to clothing. Each inspiring pattern has a color key and stitch suggestion indicated; beginners can simply backstitch the outline of the pattern to gain confidence, while experienced crafters can test their imagination by filling the shapes with any number of stitches in their repertoire. All embroidery techniques used in this book are clearly explained, and drawings that show the type of the embroidery for each part of the pattern makes the book easy to follow.


Beautiful Cross-Stitch

Beautiful Cross-Stitch

Author: Susan M. Banker

Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9780696216589

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Features: Small motifs and large pieces suitable for framing offer many options; Cross-stitch projects such as bookmarks, pincushions, pillows, ornaments, and more; A variety of designs please beginners and more experienced cross-stitchers; Cross-stitch primer details basics for beginners; Triple-checked charts guarantee accuracy and success; Materials list and colour photographs with each project.


501 Cross-Stitch Designs

501 Cross-Stitch Designs

Author: Sam Hawkins

Publisher: Meredith Press

Published: 1995-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780696203824

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Mix-and-match from 501 cross stitch designs to create one-of-a kind gifts, home accessories, and embellished items.


The Cross-stitch Garden

The Cross-stitch Garden

Author: Melinda Coss

Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 170

ISBN-13: 9780696204562

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An illustrated collection of 50 easy-to-do cross-stitch projects using floral and garden designs. Includes color charts.