The Bottom Line
The Cross Stitch Motif Bible by Jan Eaton contains hundreds of motifs with information about how to create your own unique designs. Basic information about getting started with Cross Stitch including essential tools and supplies is outlined in the first chapter.
I dislike the way each pattern uses different colored X's instead of varied symbols for the charts. For someone who has difficulty discerning subtle color differences, this may make stitching from this book frustrating.
I dislike the way each pattern uses different colored X's instead of varied symbols for the charts. For someone who has difficulty discerning subtle color differences, this may make stitching from this book frustrating.
Pros
- Wide Variety of Designs
- Ring-Bound Book Lays Flat
- Patterns are Organized by Theme
Cons
- Xs Used as Symbols for All Patterns
- Patterns Hard to Read
- Subtle Color Variations Difficult to Discern
Description
- Widely Varied Motifs Will Be Useful for Many Projects
- Ring Binder Makes Book Easy to Handle While Stitching
- One Downfall is the Use of X for All Colors
Guide Review - The Cross Stitch Motif Bible - Jan Eaton
Jan Eaton's <i>Cross Stitch Motif Bible</i> has charts for over 1000 motifs. Each page has a key for the colors used in the patterns. Sizes of each design and the expanded color key for Anchor and DMC floss are listed at the end of the pattern collection.
Instructions for using the book and ideas for creating patterns are provided as well as well-illustrated instructions about stitching techniques.
Themes of Motifs Include:
Instructions for using the book and ideas for creating patterns are provided as well as well-illustrated instructions about stitching techniques.
Themes of Motifs Include:
- Flowers
- Home and Garden
- Natural World
- Celebrations
- Cultures
- History
- Hobbies and Occupations
- Children
- Geometric
- Samplers
- Alphabets and Numbers
