Modern Folk-Art Cross Stitch: 50+ Designs, 11 Projects, 15 Bonus Gift Ideas

By Immediate Media

From Immediate Media’s best-selling Cross Stitch magazines The World of Cross Stitching comes a broad collection of modern folk art cross stitch designs. Cross-stitch flowers, animals, nature, and so much more with helpful guides to each project. Designs range from beginner-friendly to more advanced, and with 50+ designs there is plenty to practice and experiment with. Customize your colors or match the ones given, each project includes color numbers from DMC, Anchor, and Madeira. Sit back and enjoy the process of hand stitching cute and clever designs from some of the most popular cross-stitch designers!

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Aug 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9781644031520

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Bright As a Button

Embellished with vintage buttons in all shapes and sizes, these retro blooms make a striking summer cushion.

DESIGN BY DIANE MACHIN

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Stitching time: Approx. 30 hours

Type of stitches: Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, French knots, buttons

Ease of stitching: Intermediate

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Fabric: Zweigart 14-count white aida, measuring 37 × 37cm (15½˝ × 15½˝)

Threads: Stranded cotton as listed in the key

Needle: Size 24 tapestry needle

Extras: Backing fabric and various coloured button sizes of your choice from local stores

THERE’S NO EASIER WAY to add a splash of colour to your home than with a new cushion, and we think this design is particularly lovely for the new season. Inspired by the mid-century modern period, it’s a celebration of stylised florals, combining bold shapes and colours with delicate backstitch detail.

What makes this cushion special is the addition of colourful buttons to each bloom. Once you’ve finished the stitching, you’ll have great fun searching through your button tin or thrifting buttons from vintage clothing to add those all-important finishing touches! Use our image as a guide, or make your own style choices to create a cushion that’s unique!

You’ll use whole cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, and French knots to work this design; but as there is a lot of white space in between the blooms, it’s still a manageable project for most stitchers. A border of yellow fabric sets off the stitching a treat!

For all printable patterns or digital content: https://tinyurl.com/11463-patterns-download