Title of Cross Stitch Book:
Donna Kooler's 555 Country Cross-Stitch Patterns
Number of Pages and Projects:
127 pages and over 555 designs.
Publisher and Date of Publication:
Donna Kooler's 555 Country Cross-Stitch Patterns was published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. in 1998.
Design Team:
Linda Gillum, Nancy Rossi, Barbara Baatz, Jorja Hernandez, and Sandy Orton are the credited designers.
Stitching Level Required:
Designs are suitable for beginning stitchers and up.
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Other Books by Donna Kooler in the "555" Series:
- Donna Kooler's 555 Christmas Cross Stitch Patterns
- Donna Kooler's 555 Cross-Stitch Motifs
- Donna Kooler's 555 Timeless Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Donna Kooler's 555 Cross-Stitch Designs for the Young at Heart
- Donna Kooler's 555 Fabulous Cross-Stitch Patterns
- Donna Kooler's 555 Cross-Stitch Motifs
Overview of Chapters
Each chapter begins with the photograph of a large sampler, stitched from the first chart. One or two alphabets related to the theme are also included in each chapter. (Other designs included in the chapter are not pictured as finished designs.)Chapter One - Celebrations
Designs for holidays and other special days include everything from birth to retirement. Small motifs for graduation, vacation, Christmas, New Year's Day, and even Spring are included.
Chapter Two - Favorite Things
Hobbies and Collections are the focus. Designs for Train enthusiasts, Horse Lovers, Noah's Ark Collectors are side-by-side with tea pots, golf tees, fish, and music instruments.
Chapter Three - Home Sweet Home
Folksy and homespun patterns for creating a welcoming atmosphere in your home. Some of the most beautiful designs in the book are in this chapter.Chapter Four - Kindred Spirits
Family and occupations are the theme. Combine the charts to create a family tree, a "world's greatest" aunt or any other favorite person. Create a design for a special teacher or friend.
Chapter Five - Love and Friendship
Sayings about love, wedding motifs, and cute animal designs are featured.
