100+ Cross Stitch Patterns to Mix and Match

Designer Greenoff (Everything: Cross Stitch) encourages readers to create their own masterpieces by combining the dozens of patterns she offers in this beautiful volume. First, she briefly covers useful tools and stitching basics, such as how to create rice stitches and French knots and how to finish off a project. The cozy assortment of motifs include Dutch stitch patterns with crowns and antique keys, charming cottages, lots of colorful floral options, farm animals and butterflies, and some seasonal ones, too, such as Christmas stockings and wreaths. Each pattern has its own easy-to-follow chart with a color key, along with an image of a finished sample for reference. Then comes a wealth of alphabet font styles to choose from, such as olde world, quirky, and little boat (a sailboat adorns each letter). Greenoff also offers a couple of helpful Jane's tip boxes in the beginning sections that offer suggesetions for determining the best needle size and avoiding marks in fabric. Seasoned crafters will enjoy the endless possibilities on tap.-- Publishers Weekly, April This book is a nice collection of quick patterns that allows you to match up separate elements to compose your own finished pieces. Because the patterns are basically spot patterns they can be applied to small projects such as cuffs or collars or bookmarks. I think this is a good book for beginners or stitchers who are looking for quick references.--Lee Gairg-Meyer-- Amazon.Com Review This is a great book! If you are a beginner this can help you get started with cross stitching, and if you are already a pro, it gives you a lot of new ideas! I would definetly reccommend this book for all cross stitchers out there. I will be starting my Christmas gifts early this year, and making everybody cross stitch pieces. This will allow me to give each family member something special, and it will not cost a fortune!--Nathan & Leah-- Amazon.Com Review