Treasures in Cross-Stitch

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Summary: Different Designs for Classic Cross Stitch
Review: This amazing treasury of crossstitch designs has kept me inspired for months! The designs are in colour and are a great size to work from. The colours chosen for each pattern are excellent. My favourite is the Crazy Patchwork design with the freedom to add your own touches in the finishing stages. Each design is shown with a coloured photograph of the finished work, as well as information on stiching. Different skill levels are included so that you can work to your own level of experience. Stunning designs and great information. My favourite cross stitch book so far!

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Summary: Wonderful Book of Cross stitch
Review: This book has great projects, especially if you enjoy samplers! I loved the design for a firescreen, the Victorian era designs, and the Navajo tree of life. There are great ideas for using cross stitch to frame photos, to make a clock, make a footstool, etc. My favorite designs were those framed and hung as pictures. There are a number of samplers- from motif to alphabet. Something for every skill level - simple bookmarks to Hardanger. If you or someone you know likes to work samplers or enjoys antique needlework, this book is quite good. I bought this for a friend who is a huge fan of Jane Greenoff and then wanted the book for myself! Tastes vary, but if you like traditional patterns, you will probably enjoy this. There isn't anything "cute" (ie, teddy bears....) here, but rather designs that are inspired by antique needlework, tapestries, or art work. Little bit of background given for each project and lots of good tips!