Jump Into Cross Stitch: For Beginners; 6 Happy Projects; From First Stitch to Finishing

By Sally Wilson

Bright and cheery cross stitch designs for beginners

Cross another craft off your bucket list with this comprehensive guide to cross stitch! Learn everything you need to know to get started, then dive into 6 fun projects to practice your new skills. Popular cross stitch designer Sally Wilson will inspire you with creative motifs and handmade gifts you'll want to display everywhere around the house. Get tips and tricks, learn to hoop your fabric like a pro, and explore a variety of finishing options. With recommendations for the best in thread, needles, notions, and helpful tools, you'll quickly be on your way to cross stitch bliss!

• Relax and unwind with cross stitch—the perfect craft to express your creativity
• Learn the basic skills you'll need to get started in this no-fuss instructional guide
• Great for gifts and home decor! Practice your new skills with 6 modern projects

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 1, 2022
• ISBN: 9781644032145

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Publisher: Amy Barrett-Daffin

Creative Director: Gailen Runge

Acquisitions Editor: Roxane Cerda

Managing Editor: Liz Aneloski

Editor: Kathryn Patterson

Technical Editor: Debbie Rodgers

Cover/Book Designer: April Mostek

Production Coordinator: Tim Manibusan

Illustrators: Sally Wilson and Tim Manibusan

Photography Coordinator: Lauren Herberg

Photography Assistant: Gabriel Martinez

Cover and lifestyle photography by Stacy Grant; instructional photography by Lawrence Harrison

Published by C&T Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549

Dedication

For my husband Tim for helping me launch and grow Caterpillar Cross Stitch in a million little ways and always encouraging me no matter the challenge. For my children Felicity and Hugo, may you grow up to find your own passion and have the confidence to share it with the world.

Acknowledgments

A huge thank you to Roxane and Liz at C&T Publishing for putting their faith in me and for the support and guidance from across the pond. Thanks to the talented wider team for the layouts, design, and editing. Thanks to the sample stitchers—Emily Lingard, Sasha Cole, Nicola