Quick And Clever Cross Stitch

Description

Create one-of-a-kind samplers that reflect the people, places, hobbies, celebrations and memories that make us all so special. Over 1,000 motifs featured in 6 themed chapters; easy-to-use grids into which the motifs are combined and stitched to build the sampler. Worked examples and full instructions explain how to personalize and adapt motifs. Stitch-off-the-page sampler designs allow you to start right away; and can also be personalized. Keepsakes ideas shown using individual motifs, ensuring the extensive motif library is always in use.

Author description

Helen Philipps studied Printed Textiles with embroidery at university, and then taught drawing and design before becoming a freelance designer. This is her fourth book to be published by David & Charles. Helen lives in the Wirral, Cheshire.

Table of contents

HOW TO USE THE BOOK; STITCH-OFF-THE-PAGE SAMPLERS; Anniversary; Four Seasons; Birth; Christmas; Home & Garden; Wedding; Family; Memories; OVER 1,000 MOTIFS; Themed motifs to fill any of the 8 grids to make a personalized sampler. Stitch straight off the page, or personalize to represent the subject matter; Family: stylized figures of family, friends and pets, plus family celebrations; Home: houses, domestic scenes, household motifs, family transport; Leisure: hobbies, sport and travel; Work: a variety of occupations - uniforms, transport and tools; Seasons: seasonal celebrations such as Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving; Alphabets and numbers; Basic Techniques; Suppliers; Index.