Whimsical Cross-Stitch: More Than 130 Designs from Trendy to Traditional

By Cari Buziak

A Book of the Month Club's Crafter's Choice!

Cross-stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! These more than 130 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage to kitschy, so there's something here for everyone. All are designed to fit into a 6-inch or smaller embroidery hoop, making them quick projects that can be finished in an evening or weekend. If you're feeling ambitious, the small designs can be assembled to form a larger piece.
Patterns are organized according to theme: animals; designs, including flowers and snowflakes; home and hearth, consisting of more than 40 patterns that range from a patchwork heart and an antique sewing machine to teapots, a watering can, and variations on "home sweet home"; nature; and charming patterns for special occasions. A brief introductory section offers advice on getting started, tools and supplies, and stitching.

"A treat! Cross-stitchers will love this book." — Christian Fiction and More

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Release date: Feb 13, 2019
• ISBN: 9780486837833

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Dedicated to Nicole, my crafting partner in crime.

Copyright

Copyright © 2019 by Cari Buziak

All rights reserved.

Bibliographical Note

Whimsical Cross-Stitch: More Than 130 Designs from Trendy to Traditional is a new work, first published by Dover Publications, Inc., in 2019. The author wishes to thank Ursa Software specifically for the MacStitch computer program, which was used to generate the designs for this book, and most especially for their extraordinary customer service.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Buziak, Cari, author.

Title: Whimsical cross-stitch : more than 130 designs from trendy to traditional / Cari Buziak.

Description: Mineola, New York : Dover Publications, Inc., [2019]

Identifiers: LCCN 2018054000 | ISBN 9780486828626 | ISBN 048682862X

Subjects: LCSH: Cross-stitch—Patterns.

Classification: LCC TT778.C76 B89 2019 | DDC 746.44/3—dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018054000

Manufactured in the United States by LSC Communications

82862X01 2019

www.doverpublications.com

CONTENTS

ANIMALS: Real & Fantasy

DASHING DESIGNS

HOME & HEARTH

NATURE IN BLOOM

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

SUPPLIES

Cloth Types

Aida cloth is the easiest cloth to begin your cross-stitch adventures with,