Cross Stitch Motif Series 5: Landscapes


Book Description

A collection of cross-stitch landscape designs from designer Maria Diaz.




Ultimate Cross Stitch Projects


Book Description

"First published in 2011 in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing Limited in magazine form under the title 'The ultimate Maria Diaz collection'"--T.p. verso.




Stunning Scenery in Cross Stitch


Book Description

Stunning Scenery in Cross Stitch is a collection of landscapes from around the globe in cross-stitch. It is not always easy to convey in cross-stitch our world's natural beauty, but this book brings you some of our planet's most stunning scenery. Easy-to-follow color charts and a color pattern key for each project make this book a useful addition to every design library.




Stitchcraft


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Step inside the enchanted world of arcane imagery and rich esoteric symbolism in this deeply imaginative embroidery art book! Author Gayla Partridge draws upon her knowledge of vintage anatomical artwork, floral design, palmistry, Ouija, and oddities from the natural world to create magical, witchy twists on an age-old craft. Through extraordinary, stylized photography and detailed close-ups of designs, the embroidery art in Stitchcraft is entirely achievable with basic stitches and easy-to-follow instructions, enchanting beginners and expert crafters alike. Stitchcraft features: • 30 intricate embroidery designs, using a combination of nine basic stitches • Insights from the author on how she created each piece • 30 basic patterns to get you started embroidering your own version of her designs From the anatomy of a snake to floral skulls, from palmistry hands to botanical hearts, readers will be inspired to recreate Partridge’s spellbinding designs and to make them their own.




Travel the World in Cross Stitch


Book Description

A wealth of designs and motifs capturing the people, landscapes, sights and styles of each continent. 12 stitch-off-the-page pictures and over 40 quick-to-stitch gifts and accessories to make.




An Embroiderers Garden


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Maria Diaz, renowned for her cross-stitch design, shares her original love of hand embroidery in this beautiful embroidery sourcebook that offers great versatility both for experienced hands or those new to the craft. From fun motifs to pretty florals in a variety of sizes, the designs can be used to adorn anything from table cloths, towels, and cushions, to clothing. Each inspiring pattern has a color key and stitch suggestion indicated; beginners can simply backstitch the outline of the pattern to gain confidence, while experienced crafters can test their imagination by filling the shapes with any number of stitches in their repertoire. All embroidery techniques used in this book are clearly explained, and drawings that show the type of the embroidery for each part of the pattern makes the book easy to follow.




America the Beautiful Cross Stitch


Book Description

"Stitch 30 of America's most iconic national parks and monuments"--Cover.




My Bed


Book Description

Delightful rhymes and charming hand-stitched art celebrate the many ways we sleep across the world. Perfect for a baby shower gift and for fans of This Is How We Do It.




A Selection of Designs Inspired by Iznik and Delft Pottery in Cross Stitch


Book Description

Inspired by the great diversity of Iznik and Delft pottery, this book brings to you a selection of bright, modern designs. The patterns in this book are varied in both their size and complexity, from small designs for tags, pincushions, and cards to more involved designs for pictures and other display items. Many are simple, quick to stitch, and usable in multiple ways. An individual small design could be repeated to form a band for a table cloth, curtain, or towel edge--or tiled to produce a larger pattern for a cushion or sampler style design--making it a suitable book for both new and experienced stitchers to enjoy.







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