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Santa's Great Book (Leisure Arts #2840) (Leisure Arts Best)
 
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Santa collectors will cherish this collection of 39 of Leisure Arts' most popular portraits of the jolly old gent. This cheery Christmas collection is perfect for cross stitching holiday tradition.

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Great patterns and photos.
 
Review Date: October 10, 1998
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This is one of my favorite cross-stitch books. I have already stitched 3 of the Santas from it and hope to eventually stitch them all. The photography is excellent and the charts are very well done. Along with each photo is some history about the various renderings of Santa. It is a great book for stitchers and Santa collectors alike!!!
Great book for Santa Claus fans
 
Review Date: October 17, 1999
Reviewer: CASAGRANDE Mireille (mircasagra@wanadoo.fr), Lyon, France
Great book for all the cross-stisches crazy, like me. Sorry for my englis
The Search is Over
 
Review Date: June 28, 2002
Reviewer: morgan burke, sebastian, FL
This is, so far, the best collection of Santas and Father Christmases I have yet encountered. The charts are color coded, and there are a great variety of designs. This is perfect for someone who knows a collector of all that is Father Christmas! I have even kept several to display myself.
Great Santa Collection
 
Review Date: December 9, 2004
Reviewer: Carolina Lugo, Venezuela
This is a great santa collection, the charts are in full color, very easy to read.

You should to have it!
Colorful Charts
 
Review Date: November 24, 2009
Reviewer: Candace L. Chadwick, Crawfordville, Florida United States
This book has many lovely charts. Will take me a lifetime to do, but looking forward to trying.
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Nov
25

365 Tiny Cross Stitch Designs

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365 Tiny Cross Stitch Designs
 
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A fun-to-peruse and easy-to-use book featuring each month with its own chapter - a design for every day of the year. Owning this book is a cross-stitcher's dream! 160 pages. Softcover.

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Wonderful!
 
Review Date: April 9, 2003
Reviewer: Miriam L. A. Gunn, San Francisco, CA USA
I love this book! From Kooler Design Studio, it has a design for every day of the year, including Feb. 29th!

The designs are divided by month, and there are 7 design "sets" mixed into the months: Flower-of-the-Month, Gem Fairy-of-the-Month, Mini Sampler-of-the-Month, Quilt Block-of-the-Month, Teapot-of-the-Month, Wreath-of-the-Month, and Zodiac Sign-of-the-Month.

Lots of babies, birds, bears, cats, and dogs, too!
Fantastic Book for Beginners!
 
Review Date: April 12, 2008
Reviewer: Sheila, Independence, MO
This book, 365 Tiny Cross Stitch Designs, was by the Kooler Design Studio. Donna Kooler does some of the best designs for everyday cross-stitch patterns and applications and her books are beautiful and colorful. This one lives up to that standard. The designs are set out by month, so January has winter themes of ice skaters, snowmen, polar bears and winter colors of cool blues, lavenders, pinks and pale greens, February has reds and pinks, etc. The motifs for each month are also appropriate with ice skaters, cupids, hearts, gardeners, etc. Some motifs could be used for cross-stitch greeting cards as well. There are adorable tiny animal motifs such as bunnies, cats, dogs and bears. Plenty of vegetables, plants and flower motifs to adorn kitchen linens too! I love the Zodiac patterns especially! Big patterns make it easy to see to stitch and it is color coded, not symbol coded. Plenty of pictures of completed patterns too. No half-stitches are noted, the backstitches make the necessary curves, so a good beginner book too. I immediately started stitching the patterns from the book and the patterns take no longer than a day or two to complete. Perfect for someone like me with a short attention span and a desire to successfully finish a project!
Great Book!!!!
 
Review Date: April 15, 2010
Reviewer: Rosana Nassar Orue, Coronado, San José Costa Rica
This book is excellent to experiment with different designs or to stitch something little for that special someone. It also has a series of designs (tea kettles, fairies, wreaths) that can be stitched for every month of the year. I really recommend it!!!
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Nov
22

Samplers from A to Z

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Samplers from A to Z
 
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For centuries, the sampler has been a mainstay of the seamstress's craft, at once a didactic tool, a commercial showcase, and, frequently, a work of art in itself. This beautifully illustrated, accessible book presents a look at some remarkable samplers and offers a concise history of the form as well. Arranged like an alphabet, Samplers from A to Z concentrates on 26 examples, each chosen to illustrate a key facet of sampler artistry. The topic covered range from alphabets, embroidery, and cutwork to landscapes, spot samplers, and whitework. Pamela A. Parmal, who is also curator of the current exhibition of samplers at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, provides an overview of samplers and their role in industry and education throughout their history. This succinct, colorful book is ideal for anyone interested in the technique, history, or astounding beauty and variety of samplers.

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Samplers Through the Centuries
 
Review Date: January 17, 2001
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This book was produced to accompany the special exhibit of samplers at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts in the spring of 2000 and contains photographs of the samplers in the exhibition. Beginning with a brief history of samplers and with a sampler for every letter of the alphabet, it includes such treasures as a sampler fragment (1300) excavated in Egypt, a band sampler from Britain (mid 1600s), a Dutch darning sampler (1813), American pictorial samplers, exquisite Ayrshire work from Scotland and a splendid embroidered Mexican landscape sampler (see cover of book). For those who were unable to visit the exhibit, it is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a variety of samplers, from many countries, exquisitely stitched over a period of 500 years.
Excellent
 
Review Date: June 3, 2003
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Wonderful sampler of samplers. Excellent photos, good writeups.
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Nov
19

The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch

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The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch
 
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A collection of over 40 cross stitch designs inspired by William Morris, the famous 19th century decorative artist, whose designs are as popular today as they were during his lifetime more than a century ago.

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A brilliant interpretation of William Morris's Work
 
Review Date: February 2, 2007
Reviewer: Madelyn Pryor, Mesa, AZ United States
Barbara Hammet has created a wonderful tribute to William Morris in this work. For those unfamiliar with William Morris, she provides a work biography of the master artist. Though short, she gives examples of his work, and explanation of his background. Once this is explained, she launches into the rest of the book, where she offers more than 40 charts that are Hammet's interpretations of Morris' style. Pillows, bell pulls, small motifs, wall hangings, broaches, bookmarks, and even a full alphabet are some of the items she offers. She even gives the design and instructions for a 3-D treasure box! There are small motifs in a few colors, or larger items in less than 4 colors which would be very well suited to the beginning stitcher and many things that are large and complex for the experienced stitcher.

Another reviewer said these are poor examples of William Morris's work. I must disagree. These items are beautiful, and they are Barbara Hammet's art she BASED on William Morris. Still, any of these finished works would be the perfect compliment to Morris's art.

Because of the wide variety of skill levels and project scales I would highly recommend this book to any level of cross stitcher. Even those needle artists not interested in Morris might find a few projects they find enjoyable in this diverse volume. Hammet does offer instructions for finishing the projects and a few basic cross stitch instructions, but I would recommend purchasing the Cross Stitcher's Bible in addition if you have NEVER cross stitched before, as you will probably need more instruction than is provided here.

Highest recommendations!
Excellent, patterns simple to follow.
 
Review Date: May 14, 1999
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I completed 5 of the projects in the book. Patterns relatively easy to follow and projects vary from simple to very complicated. Works were gorgeous on completion. I found one or two minor typos in the thread coding.
Beautiful, accessible designs
 
Review Date: March 10, 2003
Reviewer: Barbara L. Pinzka, Cincinnati, Ohio USA
I love the William Moorris style and this book presents his designs in beautiful needlepoint patterns that can be produced by even a novice. There is also a good variety of types of projects. CLear charts and instructions.
Great book
 
Review Date: December 22, 2008
Reviewer: Maria H. Festing, Canal Winchester, Ohio United States
This book it really great. So often books like this are "inspired by an artist," yet the design is so far off base. This collection has designs that look as if Morris himself made it. A great addition to any cross-stitch collection!
Very nice
 
Review Date: November 17, 1998
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I haven't tried any of the designs yet, but they look very nice. Much classier than your typical bunnies-and-kitties cross stitch book.
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Nov
18

Playtime Bunnies Bibs Stamped Cross Stitch Kit

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Playtime Bunnies Bibs Stamped Cross Stitch Kit
 
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The kit contains: 2 screen printed, prefinished 50% cotton/ 50% polyester quilted bibs: six strand cotton floss: needle: graph: instructions.

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  • Stamped cross stitch
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  • designed by Julie Wyatt Schenk

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Nov
18

An Introduction to Cross Stitch

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An Introduction to Cross Stitch
 
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Nov
16

Cross Stitch Cuties

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Cross Stitch Cuties
 
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Features a variety of designs from six published cross stitch artists covering major celebrations including births, weddings and Christmas.

This wonderful collection of over 30 adorable projects from highly respected cross stitch designers offers designs ranging from wide-eyed toddlers to mischievous kittens, which are just begging to be stitched. Readers will find an irresistible project for every occasion, including births, weddings and Christmas. Project ideas for adapting the designs range from beautiful framed pictures and greetings cards to gorgeous drawstring bags. With easy-to-follow colour charts and charming color photographs cross stitchers won't be able to resist picking up their needles!

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Great patterns
 
Review Date: September 12, 2009
Reviewer: Merry Mary, Nashville, TN
I have an extensive collection of cross stitch books and patterns, but had somehow missed this one. I was very glad to add it to my collection, because most of the patterns are small and can be completed quickly. The charts and directions are very clear and well done.
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Nov
15

Juliet Bawden’s Cross Stitch Kit

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Juliet Bawden's Cross Stitch Kit
 
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Nov
15

Cassatt Cross Stitch Vol. 1

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Cassatt Cross Stitch Vol. 1
 
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This DVD by Cross Stitch Collectibles contains 10 large, full-size, easy-to-read, counted cross stitch patterns adapted from the beautiful paintings of the renowned Impressionist painter Mary Cassatt. An economical choice for building your collection of heirloom-quality fine arts counted cross stitch patterns. Simply print the pattern of your choice on your home computer when you are ready to stitch!

Beautifully-colored and richly detailed counted cross stitch projects that are easy enough for the beginner, yet stimulating enough for even the most advanced stitcher.

Designs included: Little Girl; The Toreador; Children on the Beach; Sara Holding a Cat; Child Playing with Cat; The Loge; Young Mother Sewing; Lilacs in a Window; Mary Auguste Reading; Nursing

Product Highlights: * 10 Easy-to-Read counted cross stitch patterns * Full cross-stitches only (no backstitching or complicated stitches!) * View and/or print any pattern directly through the Main Menu * All patterns in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format * Comprehensive instructions and materials list included for each pattern * Windows and Macintosh compatible

Minimum Requirements: * Windows or Macintosh computer with DVD-ROM drive * Adobe Acrobat Reader version 5.0 or higher * Inkjet or laser printer

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

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Cross Stitch Quilts (Quilt in a Day) (Quilt in a Day Series)
 
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Using fabric to create cross-stitch designs modeled on original 1920s patterns, this technique is truly revolutionary!

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