To celebrate the first century of everyone's favorite nursery toy, this book provides more than 40 delightful cross stitch teddy bear designs. These whimsical teddies celebrate every occasion! Crafters will learn how to make: 
-A teddy bear kitchen, including a recipe book cover, apron, and pot holder -Patchwork bears, including a needlework box and sewing accessories -A teddy bear alphabet -Birth memory bear, including a framed picture -A baby bear collection, including a blanket and toys -A birthday set, with cards and a birthday banner and much more! 
All projects come with full color charts and step-by-step instructions that make each project suitable for stitchers of any skill level. 
Joan Elliott's designs have been enchanting cross stitch enthusiasts around the world for years. She is a leading designer for well-known kit manufacturers Design Worlds Crafts, Inc., and the author of A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Cross Stitch Teddies: Over 40 Wonderful Designs to Cherish

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Joan Elliott

Crafts & Hobbies

David&Charles

This book contains a timeless collection of beautiful sentiments and humorous sayings for cross stitcher's to bring joy to their lives and a smile to their face as they stitch! Popular events such as anniversaries, Christmas and new baby are celebrated with colourful cheer, while men, teenagers and even pets are given the most playful treatment with entertaining designs to match. Wisdom is lifted from Chinese proverbs and Indian Sanskrit, providing both food for thought and the most beautifully detailed, thoughtful cross stitch designs. The range of large and small designs are made into pictures, cards, frames, pillows and gorgeous gifts so that you and your loved ones can share the wit and wisdom.

Cross Stitch Wit and Wisdom

David & Charles, Ltd.

*An original collection of designs from one of cross-stitching's favorite designers and authors 
 *Will appeal to fans of Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings, which to date has sold almost 37,000 copies 
 In this timeless collection, cross stitchers will find a spectrum of projects that incorporate cheerful and meaningful meditations, proverbs, promises, blessings, and more. Celebrated cross stitcher Joan Elliot provides large and small designs celebrating a range of occasions and holidays, and easily incorporated into pictures, cards, frames, pillows, and gorgeous gifts to share with loved ones. With projects featuring wisdom borrowed from Chinese proverbs and Indian Sanskrit, in this guide, crafters will find both food for thought and thoughtful designs.

Cross Stitch Wit & Wisdom: Over 45 Designs With Words to Brighten Your Day

Arts & Photography

This is a collection of 30 original cross stitch designs capturing all aspects of a woman's life, from the demands of work and the joys of leisure to family commitments and the importance of friends.Touching and humorous designs will inspire all female cross stitchers, whether they are battling to keep off the pounds, hold back the years, or just discovering that life's a stitch.It features beautifully detailed designs with classic appeal, including the floral delights of a Victorian Lady's Garden and the flowing grace of Sea and Woodland goddesses.Projects range in size from small cards and keepsake gifts, to larger pictures and cushions. With full colour charts and easy-to-follow instructions, stitchers of all abilities can celebrate a woman's world.

A Woman's World in Cross Stitch

NEW IN PAPERBACK  This is a timeless collection of sentiments and sayings to celebrate our lives, from the everyday routines of home and work, to all the magical moments we want to remember forever. Joan Elliott's unique style, humour and charm shine through in this collection of over 40 original cross stitch designs, with step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow colour charts throughout. Projects include samplers, cards, coasters, pincushions and scented sachets, and feature a range of styles from Celtic to whimsical teddy bears. "Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings" combines the full range of Joan's creative talents with her love of language to present projects that will amuse, motivate and inspire all stitchers.

Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings