Cross Stitch Herbs, Fruit and Flowers


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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.







Fruit & Flowers in Cross Stitch


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Over 35 delightful designs from the bestselling magazine Ariadne.




Stewart Merrett's Cross Stitch


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Thea Gouveneur's Flowers in Cross Stitch


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Two of Thea's best titles in one volume: Flower Portraits in Cross Stitch and The Secret Garden in Cross Stitch. Includes 71 cross stitch designs, with clear colour chart and thread list for each design.










Flowers and fruit


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Cross Stitch Flower Gardens


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"Grow" a variety of flourishing gardens -- without ever needing to plant, water, and sow! Plus, they'll last forever, because they're done in cross-stitch. Some projects will take as little as two weeks, others demand a few months, and all have been graded according to stitching time. Of course, diagrams and instructions cover every stitch and technique needed to embroider pretty pansy gift tags; a summery cottage garden; a tranquil water garden against a soft lavender background; an oval of red, yellow, and blue wildflowers; a richly hued Japanese garden; a sunny herb garden, and many more!




Cross Stitch Wildflowers and Grasses


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32 elegant cross stitch designs of wildflowers and grasses from renowned embroidery artist Hisako Nishisu. Embroidery artist Hisako Nishisu invites you to try her new collection of elegant cross stitch designs, inspired by the beauty and simplicity of wildflowers and grasses. There are over 30 stunning motifs to choose from, so whether you admire the lily of the valley or the violet, or prefer to stitch the Japanese silverleaf, there is sure to be a project that will catch your eye. After a gallery of beautifully photographed embroideries, a cross stitch overview is provided outlining the tools, materials and techniques needed for completing these charming samplers. This is followed by a clear, full-page chart for each design. Once your floral sampler is finished, frame it and hang it for a beautiful addition to any room, or use the designs to add pretty motifs to your linens, clothing and accessories.