Books, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Cross-Stitch

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Accord Publishing
Easy Cross-Stitch Pattern-a-Day: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar
by Andrews McMeel Publishing (Calendar)

Count on this calendar throughout the year . . .For wonderful new designs each day AND the patterns to actually create them. Enjoy beautiful Cross-Stitch Art every day and the thrill of knowing that you can stitch a new design every day, or simply save it for another day. Use these designs to create pillows, framed art, hand towels, and much more!Easy access date cards are included.Patent # 6,925,739 B1 Copyright Accord Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.

Linda Schapper
The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns
by Lark Books (Hardcover)

A classic of stitchwork, The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs has now been updated with all-new diagrams and full-color photography, and showcases 500 designs—from traditional favorites to originals found nowhere else. There are soft and lacy patterns; some that mimic knitting, weaving, or patchwork; and others that use large openwork and popcorn stitches. And every stitch design features a photo, reader-friendly instructions, and a diagram showing each stitch and its placement—so it’s easy to understand the entire design at a glance. The guide also includes a pictorial index, which displays the complete pattern, and directions for all basic crochet stitches. Both beginners and experienced crocheters alike will turn to this invaluable reference for years to come.A Main Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Accord Publishing
Card Calendar: A Year's Worth of Celebrations: 2009 Day-to-Day Calendar
by Andrews McMeel Publishing (Calendar)

Don't throw yesterday away--Just Gift It!Master paper engineer Jeff Cole brings his innovative paper craft to everyday celebrations, with whimsical designs for every special card-giving occasion throughout the year. Includes:* More than 100 original cards* Template to create your own envelopes* Seasonal and holiday cards* Custom 3-D pop-up cards* Occasion cards, notecards, post cards, gift cards and tagsPatent # 6,925,739 B1 Copyright Accord Publishing, a division of Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved.

Linda Gillum; Leisure Arts
Donna Kooler's Ultimate Stocking Collection(Leisure Arts #4082)
by Leisure Arts (Paperback)

A beautiful cross stitched stocking is a keepsake that will be cherished for a lifetime. From the fabulous stocking designs created by the world famous artists at Kooler Design Studio, Donna Kooler has selected 15 of her favorites that you re sure to love. Alphabets are included for easy personalization, along with assembly instructions for the perfect finish. 15 designs -- Linda Gillum: I'd Rather Be Fishing; Welcome to My Garden; Snowman and Friends; Up, Up & Away; Snow Dome Collection; Teddy the Bear and Friends; Winter Fun on Ice; and Two by Two (Noah's Ark). Nancy Rossi: O Holy Night, Curious Cats, and Good Dogs. Barbara Baatz Hillman: Folkart Collection and Crafter s Stocking. Sandy Orton: Bygone Days and 'Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Julie Jackson
Subversive Cross Stitch
by Chronicle Books (Hardcover)

In this wicked little book, Julie Jackson reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. Stitch up Bitch in Kitchen for a heartfelt housewarming gift. Spread cheer with the ever-festive Bite Me. Or whip up This Place Sucks for a cherished co-worker. This fully illustrated book includes 33 of Jackson's best patterns and easy-to-follow directions. Jackson outlines the simple tools and techniques needed and even offers encouragement and tips on how to create one-of-a-kind revolutionary designs from craft-store patterns with subversive sentiments all your own.

Heather Holland-Daly
Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch (Unexpected Cross Stitch)
by Interweave Press (Paperback)

Old-fashioned ABC samplers are nowhere to be found in this collection of 26 stylish and witty designs that give cross-stitch a forceful new look. Unconventional wall hangings fill the first section of the book and dazzle with their bold colors, unusual lettering, and offbeat quotes from songs, books, movie dialogue, and even truck stop bathrooms. A second group of patterns features intriguing, small designs called "tattoos" to sew on T-shirts, jean jackets, bracelets, and handbags, and a final section shifts to the decoration of household items such as pillows, dish towels, and a cloth-wrapped money jar. Each project is accompanied by commentary explaining the inspiration behind the design, and sidebars offer tips for personalizing the final product by adding beads, dyed fabric backgrounds, or frames made from hardware and found objects. Basic technique demos teach beginners how to form cross-stitches, mix cross-stitch with other embroidery, choose and use embroidery thread, ...

Barbara Hammet
Celtic Art in Cross Stitch
by David & Charles (Paperback)

Designer Barbara Hammet combines both practical skill and interpretive vision in this new and exciting collection of cross stitch projects. Drawing her inspiration from the surviving examples of the art of ancient Celtic kingdoms Barbara Hammet has produced a series of stunning reworkings of the classical Celtic swirling shapes and sinuous forms that are at once both modern and timeless. The collection is widely diverse, ranging from a desk set worked in striking black and terracotta to an eye-catching pair of peacocks that would enliven any plain wall and a handsome firescreen whose design is based on the Durrow Circle. There are patterns to suit every level of skill, while the motif library will provide plenty of inspiration for further projects.

Jane Greenoff
New Cross Stitcher's Bible (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))
by David & Charles (Spiral-bound)

Features more pages, all new project designs an extended stitch library and a stay-open binding. This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions. Versatile motifs and sampler picture designs are all clearly charted and can easily be adapted for other projects. This is the must-have, easy-to-follow companion for all cross stitchers to bring them up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques and materials.

Joan Elliott
Bewitching Cross Stitch
by David & Charles (Paperback)

Cross stitchers will be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favorite designers, Joan Elliott. Fans of fantasy will love this collection of imaginative designs, including wizards, witches, dragons and pixies--all intricately brought to life with luxurious metallic threads and glittering beads. Projects include enchanting cards, gift bags keepsakes, framed pictures, and more.

Jane Greenoff
Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers
by David & Charles (Hardcover)

-From the bestselling author of The Cross Stitcher's Bible -Each project chapter focuses on a historic sampler style -Provides ideas for personalizing the sampler designs With this unique guide, crafters will discover how to draw upon historically authentic samplers to create embroidered heirlooms of their own. Each of the more than thirty unique designs is based on the author's own historical sampler collection and is inspired by a popular sampler style from darning, alphabet, and map samplers, to Victorian sayings, band, and spot motif samplers. Many of the classic designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches, including drawn and pulled thread techniques, to encourage readers to extend their stitching repertoires. Motifs in each project can also be used for a range of small, quick-to-stitch project for added creative inspiration.

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