Read a review of a book or leaflet before you buy it. Many of these books not only have great patterns, but also include tips and information about Cross Stitch and ideas and instructions for finishing projects.
Donna Kooler's Great Cross-Stitch Gifts
Great Cross-Stitch Gifts features a wide variety of designs. Each chapter features a different set of projects with ideas for displaying the completed designs.
Although some patterns cover several pages, permission is given to reproduce the patterns, so this potential difficulty can be overcome by making a working copy of each large design.
Clear project instructions and stitch diagrams assist the beginner and intermediate stitcher in expanding stitching skills.
Although some patterns cover several pages, permission is given to reproduce the patterns, so this potential difficulty can be overcome by making a working copy of each large design.
Clear project instructions and stitch diagrams assist the beginner and intermediate stitcher in expanding stitching skills.
Donna Kooler's Ultimate Stocking Collection
Photo Courtesy Kooler Design Studios, Inc
With fifteen stocking charts from the designers at Kooler Design Studios, stitchers are sure to find a pattern that is right for their needs.
Dye-Namic Florals Cross Stitch Leaflet
Create a unique Cross Stitch design by using Rit dye to paint a background for one of three floral designs by Amy Hautman. Step-by-Step directions guide beginners to successful completion of this unusual project.
Karla Dornacher's One of a Kind by God's Design
The designs presented in Karla Dornacher's One of a Kind by God's Design are quite unique. Karla Dornacker sees her sees her artwork as a gift from God and this is discernible in her choice of subject. Use the designs to embellish scrapbook pages, or decorate pre-stretched canvas. Instructions for creating the canvases are included.
Mary's Minis - Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch
With more than 20 quick to stitch designs in an eight-page-fold-out leaflet, Mary's Minis will be great addition to any stitcher's library. Motifs include flowers, a teapot, a Scottie dog, a heart, and more. The tiny designs will be perfect for enhancing a scrapbook page, a greeting card, or a bookmark. Use waste canvas to add a motif to a t-shirt or jeans.
Ornaments Galore - 50 Designs by Ursula Michael
With fifty ornaments to select from, you are sure to find the perfect design to stitch for a friend, a family member, or yourself in Ursula Michael's Ornaments Galore. Published by Leisure Arts, these designs by Ursula Michael represent the themes of Christmas from the sacred to the silly.
Native American Cross Stitch
Jane Elliot presents projects inspired by Native American art and culture. Ranging from simple to complex, these designs will be a joy to stitch and display. Joan Elliot's Native American Cross Stitch will be a great addition to stitcher's library shelves, especially those who enjoy the beauty of Native American traditions and art.
Polar Bears And Penguins
Penguin designs so real they almost march off the Aida.
Quick and Clever Cross Stitch
Quick and Clever Cross Stitch by Helen Phillips contains eight sampler templates with over one thousand mix-and-match motifs to select from to create a customized sampler. This book will be a great resource for stitchers who like to create custom designs, but aren't comfortable with designing patterns.
Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards
With numerous charts from favorite designers, Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Cards offers designs suitable for making cards for almost every event and occasion you can imagine.
Submit a Cross Stitch Photo
Have you stitched a design from one of these publications? Or, from a free pattern at About.com Cross Stitch? Do you have a finished project you are particularly proud of and want to show off? Submit a photo for the About.com Cross Stitch Photo Album.












