Over 40 Delightful Designs for Decorating Items in Your Home.
Cross stitch has long been the most popular style of needlework and its appeal shows no sign of diminishing. 'Decorative Cross Stitch' takes a fresh look at this popular craft with an inspired collection of cross stitch designs to inspire both beginners and more experienced needleworkers.
This beautiful book contains over 40 designs shown stitched on to a whole range of items, from table linen to cushions. There are stunning photographs of the finished projects, as well as full instructions, materials lists, detailed charts and colour keys to the threads used. Choose from a range of designs, from pretty and elegant motifs for bedlinen right through to bright colours for a kitchen or fun motifs for children's items.
The designs and projects in this book are perfect for creating personalised gifts for friends and family - simply select the motif and follow the instructions to create unique gifts, from a pretty bluebird stitched on to a trinket box, to a baby's play mat in gingham checks.
With stunning photography and projects that will appeal to a range of tastes, this is the perfect guide for beginners as well as a wonderful sourcebook of designs.