The ultimate collection of cross stitch designs for pet lovers! Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, budgies, guinea pigs, goldfish, rats and ferrets are just a few of the popular animals featured in this parade of pets in cross stitch. Over 40 popular breeds of dog and cat alone give the stitcher plenty of choice, whether they want a detailed portrait or a nose-to-tail likeness. Additional themed alphabets, fitting sentiments and cute motifs reflect the humorous side of being a cat or dog lover. Other pets are also represented, from the tiniest mice and goldfish to wide-eyed reptiles, mischievous ferrets and familiar farmyard friends. Advice is given on changing thread colour to match your subject, and gift and keepsake ideas suggest how to display your prized pet's pictures. Stitch over 400 adorable animals and be inspired by endless ideas for gifts with this bumper collection of designs. AUTHOR: Claire Crompton studied knitwear design at college before joining the design team at DMC, and finally going freelance. Claire's work has appeared in several magazines, including Cross Stitch Magic. Her designs also feature in Cross Stitch Greetings Cards, Cross Stitch Alphabets, Cross Stitch Angels and Cross Stitch Fairies. Her first solo book for David & Charles, Cross Stitch Card Collection, was followed by The Knitter's Bible, published in 2004. Claire lives in the Tamar Valley, Cornwall, UK. SELLING POINTS: . An irresistible collection of over 400 popular pets in easy cross stitch techniques . Stitch-off-the-page motifs for over 40 breeds of dogs and cats alone, including cute motifs and sayings . Keepsake and sampler ideas to make for owners, including gifts for their animals!