By Rosemary Drysdale
Paperback  |  144 pages 
 
100 Mini Cross Stitch Designs is an inspiring collection of 100 small, colourful and fun motifs to stitch.
 
Mini Cross Stitch Projects is an inspiring collection of 100 small, colourful and fun motifs to stitch. Providing the perfect introduction for beginners, Mini Cross Stitch Projects will appeal to intermediate and advanced cross stitchers looking for inspiration. The book provides a detailed section on tools and materials, instructions on getting started, reading cross stitch charts, essential stitches and finishing touches. So many wonderful designs to choose from!
 
From bees to bicycles, caravans to cupcakes, and rockets to rainbows, there are contemporary subjects and styles to suit every taste. Display your stitches in an embroidery hoop or frame, or choose a pattern that adorns clothing, home furnishings or other decorative items. There are useful tips on how to add your own personality to projects and ways to incorporate leftover thread or fabric.
 
About the Author
 
Rosemary Drysdale grew up in the north of England near Newcastle, and learned to knit as a small child. She was at the forefront of the cross stitch craze in the 1990s, traveling the world teaching workshops and giving demonstrations. She is recognized as a global expert on black work embroidery, as well as a teacher of many other advanced stitching techniques.
 
Drysdale joined Vogue Knitting in the late 1990s and has consulted to some of the top yarn brands in the industry. A prolific designer, she has had over 1000 designs published. She lives in East Hampton, NY with her husband.
 
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