hand-sewing celebrating contemporary

books:

2 reviews
Jane Greenoff

David & Charles, 2005

Beautiful Book
I am a cross stich freak and I absolutely love this book. Very well done with lots of ideas.

Alabama Stitch Book: Projects and Stories Celebrating Hand-Sewing, Quilting and Embroidery for Contemporary ...

10 reviews
Natalie Chanin, Stacie Stukin

Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2008

wow.... I am drooling!
What a fabulous, fabulous book. Even though the reviews are all so good, I was not prepared to be blown away by this book. It is gorgeous. And even though I had looked at the cover, I still didn't expect something so cool. I hadn't ordered it originally because I had the vague impression it was mainly about quilting - a craft that looks pretty but has never appealed to me - it's probably a ...

Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch (Unexpected Cross Stitch)

3 reviews
Heather Holland-Daly

Interweave Press, 2008

Accessible and imaginative!
I've been waiting for Stitch Graffiti for a while, and I certainly wasn't disappointed! I love Heather Holland-Daly's designs, and if you haven't seen them before, check out her website: www.monsterbubbles.com (and no I'm not getting royalties for talking her up). She uses brilliant colors and eclectic designs, often quoting poetry or music in her peices. Her patterns are funky, youthful, and ...

2001 Cross Stitch Designs: The Essential Reference Book ("Better Homes & Gardens")

43 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens, 2004

enjoy cross stitching
I'm very pleased with this book, cause it was really hard to find this kind of book in my city and i really found this book useful. the designs inside were beautiful and mesmerizing. the instructions for threads coloring were easy and if you like, you can change it with your preference.

New Cross Stitcher's Bible (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))

1 review
Jane Greenoff

David & Charles, 2007

Extremely informative.
I found this book very informative. The how-to pictures are quite good. Another nice thing about this book is the super binding. It won't get worn out. I highly recommend this book for beginners and experts.

Big Book of Cross-Stitch Design: Over 900 Simple-to-Sew Decorative Motifs

2 reviews
Robert Dolezal

Readers Digest, 2007

love it
Just beautiful. Im making projects already. Big and little, huge color charts color coded. Huge book, lots to do. I've been cross stitching for 25 years and I can tell you this is a winner.

Celtic Art in Cross Stitch

8 reviews
Barbara Hammet

David & Charles, 2004

Lots of possibilities
I received this book as a birthday gift at the same time I received Carol Phillipson's "Celtic Cross Stitch Designs." It says "over 75 beautiful designs" on the cover; online purchasers should be aware, however, that only approximately 25 of the designs are individual project designs -- a few relatively large and complex (including two different pillow tops, a tablecloth design, a firescreen, ...

Subversive Cross Stitch

67 reviews
Julie Jackson

Chronicle Books, 2006

Everything I Didn't Know I Wanted
If you're easily offended, surrounded by people who are, or simply lack a sense of humor entirely, this is simply not the book for you. Clear, informative instructions and patterns make this a great book for a beginner, while the freedom to change the charts as you please will make the adept smile. Then there's the content: Oh lord, how I have suffered through the ghastly aisles of Precious ...

Donna Kooler's Ultimate Stocking Collection(Leisure Arts #4082)
Linda Gillum, Barbara Baatz Hillman, ...

Leisure Arts, 2007

A beautiful cross stitched stocking is a keepsake that will be cherished for a lifetime. From the fabulous stocking designs created by the world famous artists at Kooler Design Studio, Donna Kooler has selected 15 of her favorites that you re sure to love. Alphabets are included for easy personalization, along with assembly instructions for the perfect finish. 15 designs -- Linda Gillum: I'd Rather Be Fishing; Welcome to My Garden; Snowman ...

The Complete Book of Crochet Stitch Designs: 500 Classic & Original Patterns

21 reviews
Linda Schapper

Lark Books, 2007

A wonderful stitch reference for crocheters.
Anyone who crochets will find many reasons for singing the praises of this book whether one crochets using written instructions and/or diagrams. I taught myself to crochet decades ago and collected 1,000s of pattern books along the way; in spite of all my books, this one fails to disappoint and it's a very welcome addition to my library. I chose to ignore one scathing review in particular as ...

Cross Stitcher's Countdown To Christmas
Various Contributors

David & Charles, 2008

Eight popular cross stitch designers have come together to bring readers the Cross Stitcher's Countdown to Christmas. A ready resource of festive cross stitch motifs, each of the 25 chapters provide an inspirational way to create charming cards, beautiful keepsakes and delightful items for the home. Designs range from the classic to the contemporary and many are ideal to stitch in an evening or a weekend - perfect for that busy time of year. ...

A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey

15 reviews
Joan Elliot

David & Charles Publishers, 2004

Wonderfully detailed, no matter the size
I bought this book at Borders, and my mom and I got so excited over it. Finally, a cross-stitch book devoted to just oriental patterns! Once I got it home, I couldn't wait to get started on one. The toughest decision was which one to start first! The great thing about this book is that beginners and more advanced stitchers can find enjoyment in the designs. And thankfully, small patterns ...

Not Your Mama's Stitching: The Cool and Creative Way to Stitch It To 'Em (Not Your Mama's)

2 reviews
Kate Shoup

Wiley, 2007

Unstuffy & Complete Information on Several Needlework Techniques
Kate Shoup Welsh, Wiley, 2008, ISBN 978-0-470-09516-4. $14.99 Don't you just love this title? It's lways bothered me that needlework, especially needlepoint, had such a stuffy reputatio. I kee[ thinking about Cosmo's wife in the movie Topper. So I am as happy as can be with the developments which are making stitching unstuffy. And this book really delivers on its promise, starting from ...

Celtic Art in Cross Stitch

Friendship Quilts... The Hawaiian Quilt

2 reviews
Elizabeth Root

ERDHI, 2004

Most beautiful hawaiian quilt patterns I've seen
Elizabeth Root is definitely at the top of her class in designing these outstanding contemporary quilt designs based on classic Hawaiian applique techniques. Don't let the black cover fool you, inside are patterns for the most gorgeous quilt block patterns I've ever seen. Many of the patterns are based on traditional Hawaiian flower leias. There are also companion cross stitch patterns. If ...

Magical Cross Stitch: Over 25 Enchanting Fantasy Designs

2 reviews
Various

David & Charles, 2006

Truly Awesome!
As a 30 year old gaming dork that recently took up cross stitch I was thrilled to find this book of patterns that do not involve woodland creatures, bunnies and/or duckies, precious moments(tm), or prayers. *smile* I love this thing! I got this book for it's super-slick chinese dragon patterns. It has 3 intricate (but not difficult) patterns for mountain, sea and cloud dragons as well as full ...

500 Cross-Stitch Blocks

3 reviews
Anna Davidson

Sterling/Chapelle, 2006

500 interesting cross stitch blocks
This book will send your cross stitching mind awhirl with ideas. The book is based loosely on mosaic tiles. For experienced stitchers, it has some designs I've not seen in other books. For beginning stitchers, the designs aren't difficult to stitch, but not enough color pictures of finished work to show how to put blocks together into a design. You will need some graph paper to make the best ...

Samplers from A to Z

2 reviews
Pamela A. Parmal

MFA Publications, 2000

Samplers Through the Centuries
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 ...

Cross Stitch

18 reviews
Diana Gabaldon

Arrow Books Ltd, 1994

One of my favorites!
The Outlander series is definitely on my current top 5 list, along with Earth's Children (Clan of the Cave Bear), Harry Potter, His Dark Materials (Golden Compass) and Song of the Lioness (Alanna). The writing is so vivid and well done, it really transports you to a different time. The love story between Jamie and Claire is one of the best I've ever read, but the book really is more of an ...

Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch for All Seasons

12 reviews

Meredith Books, 1998

Gorgeous Designs
The cover of this book gives a taste of the wonderful things to come. The designs are colourful and refreshing, and the charts are coloured and easy to read. I can't wait to stitch the 'Home Sweet Home' sampler. There are also great ideas for using the designs in innovative ways. This book is a classic for cross stitchers. Designs run over all the seasons, and include Christmas designs, ...

search for books
celebrating, contemporary, cross-stitch, hand-sewing, simple-to-sew

Impressum / about us