Cross Stitch Books and Leaflets

80+ Cross Stitch Kind Thoughts, from Kooler Design Studios and Leisure Arts has dozens of designs to stitch from trendy to classical motifs. Most of the designs are small, but are packed with the amazing detail and subtle color selection characteristic of Kooler Design Studios Cross Stitch artists.

Stitchers will find plenty of designs to stitch for friends who love cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, fish, and birds in 99 Cross Stitch Luvable Pets. Designer Linda Gillum has created a multitude of detailed animal designs that range from realistic to cute to caricature. Many of the designs also include small sayings.

In the 62 pages of this Leisure Arts publication, there are 140 alphabets to select from ranging from small to large. Back stitch, Cross Stitch, Solid, Open, Upper and Lower case letters are represented. Simple, Ornate, Floral, Halloween, Religious, Ladybug, Bumblebee, Dinosaur and Baby themes are there. You name it, you will probably find it in this alphabet collection.

If you are a beginner to silk floss or have been stitching with silk for years, the information in A Stitcher's Guide to Silk Thread will be helpful. Learn about the differences between different types of silk floss. Use silk floss with confidence after reading this book from the experts at Kreinik. A Miniature Silk Garden project is included so that you may test out the skills you learned.

In Barbara Baatz Hillman's Beautiful Cross Stitch Blooms two large designs are presented. The first is a lovely hydrangea; the second a peony. Presented in Hillman's signature realistic detail, the designs would make lovely pillows or could even be framed to enhance your home's decor.

Beautiful floral designs from Barbara Baatz Hillman of Kooler Design Studios accompany sayings and phrases in Jewels from the Garden. The flowers are realistically presented and ideas for presenting the designs are included.

Create a cute and unique gift for a new baby with these Care Bear Designs from Leisure Arts which are accompanied by how to instructions for several projects.

If you like the Care Bears as much as I do, you are going to love the Care Bears Sketchbook. The only thing I can complain about is that my favorite bear, Tenderheart is not included. The stars of this 8-page fold-out leaflet are Good Luck Bear, Secret Bear, Daydream Bear, and Funshine Bear.