100 Cross-Stitch Patterns: To Mix-and-Match by Jane Greenoff

An ideal introduction to the art and craft of cross-stitch, this book presents a bounty of the most popular types of motifs loved by stitchers in an easy-to-use, spiral-bound, split-page format. The majority of the book is the 116 mix-and-match patterns, organized by type: borders, flowers, alphabets and other simple motifs. These can be endlessly combined to create exactly the effect you want, simply by flipping through the pages! Whether you want to work large or small, create homewares, embellish clothes, or produce works of art, all the patterns easily mix and match, and all are accompanied by full-color charts. In addition, Cross-Stitch Perfect presents an overview of stitching basics, including a look at the best tools, such as needles and frames, as well as advice on how to match fabrics and threads for the effects you want to create. With a round-up of ideas for ways to use the patterns in the book, you will be sureto come back again and again.

Author: Jane Greenoff

Language: English

Edition: Spi

Binding: Hardcover

Pages: 144

Publisher: St. Martins Griffin

Publication Date: 2010-10-12