The Bottom Line
A Cross Stitch Christmas - Season of Joy is full of beautiful projects to stitch and use to adorn your home. From simple to complex, whole cross stitch projects to patterns chock full of specialty stitches, these patterns range from cute to complex. Stitchers are sure to find a wealth of projects to stitch for gifts or for decorating your own home for the holiday season.
Pros
- Easy-to-Read Color Charts
- Photos of Each Design
- Instructions for Finishing Projects Provided
- Supply Sources Listed
- Designs for All Stitching Levels
Cons
- Some Stitchers Dislike Color Charts
- Charts Spread Over Multiple Pages
- Multi-Page Charts - Only One Key Provided
Description
- Projects range in size from tiny to quite large. If you are looking for a challenge, many of the projects are what you seek.
- Ideas for adapting the designs for other projects such as cards or placecards are included.
- Alternate color schemes are provided for some of the Santa images.
Guide Review - A Cross Stitch Christmas - Season of Joy
Overview of Contents:
Section One - Colors of Christmas
This section of A Cross Stitch Christmas - Season of Joy is filled with traditional images of Christmas. A large project depicts Santa testing out a rocking horse with his pack on and toys scattered around the room. Other projects include mini stockings, a humorous Christmas stocking, snowman and quilt tic-tac-toe board, and a gingerbread village.
Section Two - Woodland Wonders
Santa rounds up reindeer, nature's bounty is reflected in a large wreath design, and several small wreath designs and Santa reads a letter.
Section Three - A True Blue Christmas
Angels, snowfolk, and Wise Men celebrate the meaning of the season. A breathtaking manger scene is reason enough to purchase this book, although it may take quite awhile to stitch!
Section Four - Merry and Bright
Vibrant poinsettia, childlike ornaments, snowflakes and more to light up your home for the holidays.
Section Five - Holiday Jewels
Specialty stitches (diagrams for each are provided) and metallic flosses are featured in sampler designs and small motifs. These designs will provided a challenge for any stitcher, but will be well worth the time taken to stitch them.
Section Six - Stocking Finishing
Detailed instructions for sewing stockings successfully.
Section One - Colors of Christmas
This section of A Cross Stitch Christmas - Season of Joy is filled with traditional images of Christmas. A large project depicts Santa testing out a rocking horse with his pack on and toys scattered around the room. Other projects include mini stockings, a humorous Christmas stocking, snowman and quilt tic-tac-toe board, and a gingerbread village.
Section Two - Woodland Wonders
Santa rounds up reindeer, nature's bounty is reflected in a large wreath design, and several small wreath designs and Santa reads a letter.
Section Three - A True Blue Christmas
Angels, snowfolk, and Wise Men celebrate the meaning of the season. A breathtaking manger scene is reason enough to purchase this book, although it may take quite awhile to stitch!
Section Four - Merry and Bright
Vibrant poinsettia, childlike ornaments, snowflakes and more to light up your home for the holidays.
Section Five - Holiday Jewels
Specialty stitches (diagrams for each are provided) and metallic flosses are featured in sampler designs and small motifs. These designs will provided a challenge for any stitcher, but will be well worth the time taken to stitch them.
Section Six - Stocking Finishing
Detailed instructions for sewing stockings successfully.
