1000 Great Cross Stitch Designs (1000 Great Craft Designs)

by Maria Kelly (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $3.25

  Ever had to look through endless designs until you come across the one you really want? A fabulous, beautifully presented resource to satisfy cross-stitch enthusiasts, 1000 Great Cross Stitch Designs is a jam-packed collection of stitches which are organised into easy-to-access categories, so you can find a cross-stitch design for every occasion, quickly. Each design is no bigger than 90 X 90 stitches, so every project can be completed in a jiffy! Why not make a special personalised Christmas gift for friends or a Valentine card for the special someone in your life? How about a sampler to celebrate a wedding anniversary or the birth of a baby? Furthermore, a resource section in the back of the book gives the DMC thread 'recipe' for each of the 1000 designs used.

  This collosal collection includes chapters on animals, home, Christmas, children, celebrations and more. A techniques chapter packed with handy hints on how to get started, cross stitching, embroidery and sewing techniqueb steers novice stitchers in the right direction; whilst a guide to basic materials, helpful hints and inspiration makes the process that much easier. No matter your skill level, this collection is abound with classic and contemporary designs that will continue to inspire the more discerning cross-stitchers.