Too Similar to the Other 555 Kooler Books

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	• Donna Kooler's 555 Cross-Stitch Motifs Donna Kooler Sterling/Chapelle, 2003 - 128 pages average customer review:based on 4 reviews view larger image
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Doesn't break any creative barriers

This book is similar in style to the other "555" cross stitch pattern books by Kooler. While many designs are attractive and eye-catching, Kooler hasn't broken any creative barriers in this book. The use of color is good and there is a variety of designs for novice level to expert. However, the range of designs is more limited in this book as compared to others by this author. I have a large collection of cross stitch books and consider it a good addition. But, this is not the book to buy if you are new to cross stitch or looking for basic designs. This book should be one you'd get to supplement your existing collection.

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Its O.K.

I think this book has some great, fun wedding, and pet designs. But, if yours like me, no pets at the time and everyone married, a big part of the book is a waste of time. I did like this book because I'm a big fan of Donna Kooler, but I wasn't going crazy with excitment when I saw it. I really liked her book, " For the Young at Heart". Nice addition to your collection, but if money is tight, spend it on another Kooler design book.

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Too Similar to the Other 555 Kooler Books

Mostly a home and family oriented design book :family, children, pets,etc.
A complementing book to the 555 pattern series, very similar in themes and style. Maybe this book has a bit more sayings than the others. My favorite design in this book was the Safari-style children's alphabet. I do like the Kooler designs but it's time for something new, something more creative.

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Great variety

I love to cross-stitch but have always bought kits. I like this book because while there are some cross-stitch pictures, like a family tree or jungle animal and alphabet sampler for a child's room, there is a little bit of everything. Some other reviews say that it is repetitive, but as the first cross-stitch book I bought, I like it.

There are cottages, Victorian houses, cabins, animals (pets, circus, zoo, farm, ocean, woodland), flowers, windmills, lighthouses, and several alphabets. There are some put together in a picture, and some just drawn. The book is in full color.

As a knitter, I was excited too. The designs do well as knit motifs. Go ahead and knit a village or a family around the edge of a sweater or knit a pair of sleeping kitties on a pocket. I also like to put an interesting seed bead onto the needle before the second stroke of the X to add some dimension to the work.

All in all, a good book of good designs.

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Celebrate weddings, births, holidays, friendships, families, pets, and houses with 555 designs created by the world-famous Kooler Design Studio. Cross-stitch aficionados can choose from a variety of alphabets, inspirational sayings, children?s designs, and other images?cottages, flowers, animals, antiques, and more.