I Love Cross Stitch – Sprites & Wizards: 12 Spell-binding designs

By Various Contributors

This book contains a fantastic selection of cross stitch patterns for wizards & sprites, from leading designers and authors. It features strong designs across a range of styles, with clear, full-color cross stitch charts and easy-to-follow sewing instructions for each project--perfect for beginners.

• Language: English
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Release date: Mar 11, 2013
• ISBN: 9781446361689

Various Contributors

Various contributors including popular D&C authors Ruth Clemens, Kirsty Neale, and Fiona Pearce.

Book preview

Merlin the Wizard

Designed by Maria Diaz

This magnificent design conjures up magic with every stitch. Merlin the wise old wizard used his magical powers in support of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.

You Will Need

•  12in × 14in (30cm × 35.5cm) navy blue 28-count evenweave

•  DMC floss (stranded cotton) as listed in chart key

•  DMC rayon thread as listed in chart key

•  DMC metallic divisible thread: gold and silver

•  Turquoise seed beads

•  Tapestry needle size 26

•  17in × 23in (58.5cm × 44cm) navy blue fabric for backing

•  Lightweight iron-on interfacing

•  Blue cord with tassels

•  Wooden dowel

Design Size

7¹⁄2in wide × 10in high (19cm × 25cm)

Charted Design

Merlin the Wizard

Make the Wall Hanging

1. Prepare your fabric and stitch the design following the stitching notes with the chart.

2. Once the embroidery is complete, make

Reviews for I Love Cross Stitch – Sprites & Wizards

[j39jones · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This is the worst books/magazines/etc EVER!!
There are no, ZERO, nada patterns!!
Websites a/or links to patterns just take reader to website, which is FOR SALE!!!!??

What a TOTAL RIP-OFF!! ???

[Heather · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

No patterns. Disappointing as the designs seem lovely. Included are images and floss information only.

[gampp · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

useless without patterns. useless without patterns. useless without patterns. useless without patterns

[Tanya Baity · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Doesn’t include the actual patterns. Says you can get them on their website but it seems that website doesn’t exist anymore.