Oriental Cross Stitch


Book Description

Presents a collection of designs influenced by the art, textiles and cultural traditions of the Far East, translated into cross stitch. This book contains pictures, cards, gifts and home accents which use colours and materials for a sumptuous finish of Eastern dress and interiors. It includes easy-to-follow making-up and stitch instructions.




A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey


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American artist Joan Elliott has found inspiration in the colours and serenity of the Far East. Her wonderful designs have been skillfully adapted for cross stitching by American kit company Design Works Crafts. While some of the featured designs are already available as kits, many are exclusive to this book.




Oriental Cross Stitch


Book Description

This collection of cross-stitch pictures, motifs and projects are inspired by a love of oriental designs, styles and traditional dress. The designs range from delicate bird and butterfly motifs to flamboyant dragons and jumping koi, and from exquisite bonsal miniatures to portraits of oriental ladies. Detailed hand-colored charts and color photographs of the finished projects make working each piece simple, and a compresensive techniqes chapter explains all the terms used and the materials needed.




Bewitching Cross Stitch


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Crosstitching.




Oriental Carpets in Miniature


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The intricate patterning and rich hues of tribal rugs from Turkey, the Caucasus, and Iran have attracted collectors for decades. Twenty-four different designs from these rich traditions, carefully reduced in scale and accurately charted, make handsome small take-along projects. Designs can be worked on fine, medium or heavy canvas. The patterns have been gleaned from museum collections, and their origins have been carefully researched and documented.




Art Nouveau Cross Stitch


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A striking collection of 40 cross stitch designs adapted from the work of artists from the turn of the last century. Projects include table linens and pictures.




Cross Stitch Art Nouveau


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Barbara Hammet revisits the timelessly popular art nouveau style with this collection of cross stitch designs inspired by the period's most instantly recognisable artists.




Cross-stitch in Blue & White


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4 cross-stitch designers present their own distinctive style but use a common palette of colours. Clear instructions.




Joan Elliott's Native American Cross Stitch


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An evocative collection of Native American-inspired cross stitch designs by leading designer and best-selling author, Joan Elliott. The distinctive imagery of America's indigenous culture is a powerful reminder of the values that the native people lived by. Now you can bring these sentiments to your stitching with this beautiful collection of designs, that will delight cross stitchers everywhere. Stunning dream catcher designs, striking decorative borders, uplifting celebration pieces for the birth of a child or a wedding, creative cards, pillows, jewellery and accessories all feature in this beautifully illustrated book, with full-colour charts throughout. Information on materials, stitching techniques and full making-up instructions are provided, making this book ideal for beginners and more experienced stitchers alike.




Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings


Book Description

A collection of over 40 original cross stitch designs, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow colour charts throughout. This title includes projects such as: samplers, cards, coasters, pincushions and scented sachets. It features a range of styles from Celtic to whimsical teddy bears.