Designs, Designs and more designs. Can there even be enough designs for the enthusiastic cross stitcher.Both novice and skilled needleworkers will find the following cross-stitch information helpful.
Table of Contents:
Step-byStep to Creative Embroidery
Hoops, Needles and Other Supplies
Working the Stitches
THE PLEASURES OF CROSS-STITCH
Border Patterns for a Stitchery Sampler ,Quick and Easy Creative Keepsakes, Letter Perfect Stationery and Cards, To Stitch with Love- Gifts for Baby.
SAMPLERS AND SAYING:
Delightful Sentiment doe a box, pillow and mirror frame, For Someone Special- A Loving Thought, For your Home and Hearth- Cheerful Maxins, An Heirloom Quality Wedding Sampler.
PRETTY FLORALS TO EMBROIDER:
Nelly's Custis'Woodlawn Roses, For a Doily and Frame-Garlands of Roses, To Wear and Enjoy- A Trellis of Roses are just some.
VERY SPECIAL GIFTS:
Presents for Dad-Quail Picture, Tie and Book Cover, A Stitchery Sampler on Handkerchief pillows, Floral-Trimmed Hostess Apron are some,
FESTIVE CHRISTMAS STITCHERY:
Holiday Sampler and Greeting Cards, To Stitch in Blocks- A Festive Cloth, Stitch-on-Paper Holiday Sleigh and more.
79 PAGES
Color pictures and Black and White graphs.
Just think of the money you will save on gifts for yourself, and loved ones.
These elegant little pears finish off our set of fruit patterns. They're so easy to stitch, you'll want to do some as gifts for friends!
Design area: 9 x 8.5cm
Download pattern here
You'll need:
30cm square of cream Cashel linen 11 (28 fabric threads per inch, Art.3281.140.222)
DMC stranded cotton as in the colour key
Tapestry needle
Here's how:
Work cross-stitch using two strands of cotton. Work back-stitch and straight-stitch using one strand.