Cross Stitcher's Complete Companion - 500 Motifs for Every Occasion

The 320 pages of this book are filled with five hundred Cross Stitch motifs and limitless project possibilities.

Eaglemoss Press published this book in 2003.

Designs are suitable for beginner to intermediate stitchers.

The Cross Stitcher's Complete Companion presents a great deal of information about Cross Stitch within the 320 pages. The book begins with an illustrated, 25-page introduction to Cross Stitch Embroidery. Topics covered include:

• Basic Cross Stitch
• Cross Stitch Variations
• Additional Useful Stitches
• Plastic Canvas
• Waste Canvas
• and Ribbon Weaving.

Though the title might lead you to believe that 500 small patterns are included, the patterns are not tiny motifs - many are rather large and complex. There are plenty of smaller designs too.
The patterns are arranged by topic - nature, celebrations, children, and designs from around the world. Each of the patterns also includes an example of how to display the depicted design.
In addition, over forty more pages give instructions for finishing completed designs as everything from a bag to a piped pillow to a book cover. Instructions for blocking and framing needlework are included.
This book would be a great addition to any stitcher's library.

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