The Bottom Line
Over 100 designs from large to small grace the pages of 101 Cross Stitch Christmas Creations. From ornaments to door hangers to samplers and more, the book contains a wealth of ideas for finishing the patterns.
Pros
- Dozens of Designs in Various Styles
- Instructions for Finishing Designs Included
- Clear Easy-to-Read Color Symbol Charts
- Color Photos of Each Design Included
- Various Designers Represented
Cons
- Some Stitchers Don't Like Color Symbol Charts
- Some Pattern Keys Not On Same Page as Pattern
Description
- With patterns from a variety of designers, many different styles of charts are represented in this collection.
- From ornaments to tree-toppers, there are many different sizes of designs for all your holiday decoration and gift needs.
- Both the spiritual and the fanciful aspects of Christmas are celebrated in 101 Cross Stitch Christmas Creations.
- There are many great ideas for finishing out and presentation of projects that will be easily adapted to other uses.
Guide Review - 101 Cross Stitch Christmas Creations
Overview of Chapters:
Chapter One - O Holy Night
Angel and Nativity designs celebrate the spiritual aspect of the season. The most beautiful design in this part of the collection is "Dazzling Trio" by Ursula Michael. Samplers and Christmas tree motifs round out this chapter.
Chapter Two - Deck the Halls
Use the Snowmen, Santas and more in this section to decorate your home. My favorite design from this chapter, by Mike Vickery, is "Gingerbread Birdhouse" which features a cardinal whose house is in the holiday spirit. Chapter Three - All I Want
Great gift ideas include a wine bottle cover, Christmas card motifs, an apron, and playful pets on pillows. There are so many cute designs here I can't pick a favorite, but I know my Mom would love Carla Acosta's "Garden Santa".
Chapter Four - Twelve Days
The centerpiece of this chapter is a lovely "Twelve Days of Christmas" banner designed by Mike Vickery. Hope Murphy's simple "Advent Calendar" will also be a great addition to your holiday celebrations.
Chapter Five - Trim the Tree
Designs for trimming the tree and more include a "Cookies for Santa" placemat with accessories designed by Kountry Korner Designs. Ornament patterns, a Santa wizard tree-topper and nutcracker designs are also presented.
If you enjoy decorating your home with Cross Stitch, then it is likely that you will find more than one design in this collection that will strike your fancy. The book is also a valuable addition to your pattern collection because it is filled with so many ideas for finishing projects.
Chapter One - O Holy Night
Angel and Nativity designs celebrate the spiritual aspect of the season. The most beautiful design in this part of the collection is "Dazzling Trio" by Ursula Michael. Samplers and Christmas tree motifs round out this chapter.
Chapter Two - Deck the Halls
Use the Snowmen, Santas and more in this section to decorate your home. My favorite design from this chapter, by Mike Vickery, is "Gingerbread Birdhouse" which features a cardinal whose house is in the holiday spirit. Chapter Three - All I Want
Great gift ideas include a wine bottle cover, Christmas card motifs, an apron, and playful pets on pillows. There are so many cute designs here I can't pick a favorite, but I know my Mom would love Carla Acosta's "Garden Santa".
Chapter Four - Twelve Days
The centerpiece of this chapter is a lovely "Twelve Days of Christmas" banner designed by Mike Vickery. Hope Murphy's simple "Advent Calendar" will also be a great addition to your holiday celebrations.
Chapter Five - Trim the Tree
Designs for trimming the tree and more include a "Cookies for Santa" placemat with accessories designed by Kountry Korner Designs. Ornament patterns, a Santa wizard tree-topper and nutcracker designs are also presented.
If you enjoy decorating your home with Cross Stitch, then it is likely that you will find more than one design in this collection that will strike your fancy. The book is also a valuable addition to your pattern collection because it is filled with so many ideas for finishing projects.
