This compact book is a fantastic source and reference book for all cross stitchers whatever their skill levels. It is brimming over with motifs for mini projects, gifts and samplers. The charted designs are grouped into popular themes offering ideas for all occasions including weddings, birthdays, Christmas and Easter. The main body of the book focuses entirely on these motifs, and stitchers can mix and match designs, choosing from a wonderful selection of charming, whimsical and appealing patterns, borders and images. Also, there is a helpful introduction, which includes advice on materials, techniques and how to start, and worked examples show some of the motifs as samplers and finished pieces. Mini motifs are quick to stitch and cross stitch is an easy to learn technique, so beginners have all they need within these pages to create something special, and more experienced stitchers will love the wonderful variety of subjects, which include flowers, animals, teatime treats, travel, little people, houses and much more.

Author Biography

Sharon Welch grew up in a creative environment and learnt to knit when she was just four years old. Many years later, she had gained experience in a number of crafts and was inspired to send one of her cross-stitch designs to Bella magazine. She went on to have numerous projects published, and has written three books on knitted toys, cross stitch and soft toys. Sharon loves stitching and is an enthusiastic designer, and lives in Devon, UK.