The New Cross Stitch Sampler Book


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This unique collection of 23 fabulous samplers is sure to keep crafters stitching throughout the year. Projects include samplers for birth congratulations, weddings, home and garden, as well as smaller projects such as gift tags, trinket boxes and mini pictures. Every design is accompanied by a color chart and clear instructions, along with finished color photographs that are sure to inspire the creative stitcher.




Stitch Sampler


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Demonstrates over two hundred stitches for embroidery, needlepoint, and dressmaking and offers advice on thread, needles, and fabrics.




Improper Cross-Stitch


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Sometimes it's good to be a little improper. Profane, funny, and smart, Haley Pierson-Cox's book invites the modern crafter to bring personality and humour to their cross stitch projects. Her easy to follow instructions and colourful designs can make a cross stitcher out of anyone.




The Sampler Motif Book


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A to Z Cross-Stitch Samplers


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A collection of 26 new sampler designs, one for each letter of the alphabet, ranging from sophisticated designs to more traditional ideas. There are designs for every level of skill with easy to follow instructions, graphs indicating every stitch and a list of specific materials.




Cross Stitch Sampler Book


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"Contains 15 sets of ... cross-stitch motifs on many different themes. These include flowers, birds, trees, sea life, tea and cakes, sweets and celebrations, baby motifs, and many more. They can be stitched up to make a whole sampler design, or you can use the charts to pick out individual motifs to make smaller items. Some of the designs can be used to make repeat borders"--Page 4 of cover.




Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers


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A collection of cross stitch projects featuring a variety of traditional sampler designs.




Historic Samplers


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Presents thirty American samplers and their patterns from the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries




Brenda Keyes' Traditional Samplers


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Reproduce a wealth of historic antique samplers -- simple schoolroom motifs, intricate band samplers, and charmingly personalized handwork to commemorate every occasion. Embroider samplers with alphabets and homey sayings, and "sign" them with your name. Stitch a Little Girl's Birth Sampler in pink-and-white or an Edwardian Boy's Birth Sampler. Give others at weddings, housewarmings, christenings, and anniversaries. Bonus projects include pillows, bookmarks, and bags. Every one is a classic!




Creating Historic Samplers


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