No matter what the occasion, you can cross stitch the perfect present in a weekend or less every time. Whether you have 2 hours or 2 days, this wonderful resource allows you to choose the perfect present and start stitching straight away. 
101 gift ideas include those for babies and children, wedding celebrations and anniversaries, special days to remember, celebrations throughout the calendar and Christmas. Each themed spread features inspirational photographs of the gift ideas using a selection of the cross stitch designs from the easy-to-use color charts pictured opposite. The additional motifs provided allow you to vary the gift ideas for each lucky recipient. 
With a comprehensive guide to making up the projects from commercially available products, and simple-to-stitch ideas too, you will never be short of a gift idea no matter how little time you have before the big day!

101 Weekend Cross Stitch Gifts: Over 350 quick-to-stitch motifs for perfect presents

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Teare, Lesley

Crafts & Hobbies

David&Charles

Bring a touch of magic to your stitching with this amazing collection of fantasy designs from some of the world's best cross stitch designersWith Magical Cross Stitch, you'll find over 25 truly magical projects destined to become favorite keepsakes. You'll also find: 
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<li>A multitude of projects, including full-sized pictures, cushions, greetings cards, sachets and bags, and quick-to-stitch gifts and accessories</li>
<li>Ten charmed chapters which bring a variety of fantasy themes to life, from Pegasus the winged horse to mystical Chinese dragons</li>
<li>An amazing array of gift ideas to suit friends and family members of all ages, many using shimmering threads and beads for a truly magical finish</li>
<li>Easy-to-follow color charts and complete step-by-step project instructions</li>
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Magical Cross Stitch: Over 25 Enchanting Fantasy Designs

Elliott, Joan

Crompton, Claire

Sanderson, Joanne

Michael, Ursula

Thornton, Carol

*Elegant and mysterious designs from one of the UK's leading cross stitch designers 
 *Will appeal to fans of Joan Elliot's A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey, which has sold over 44,000 copies to date 
 With Lesley Teare's newest collection, readers can bring the spirit of traditional Asian culture to 45 exotic new cross stitch patterns. Influenced by the art, textiles, and cultural traditions of the Far East, each project skillfully translates the Oriental mystique into exquisitely designed pictures, cards, gifts, and home accents. Whether it's a peacock and peonies box lid, an Oriental bloom coin purse, or a fan and lantern picture, easy-to-follow instructions and color charts make these works of art simple to create for anyone's home.

Oriental Cross Stitch

Arts & Photography

In Lesley Teare's Fantasy Cross Stitch, readers will enter a world filled with intoxicating sorceresses, fairytale dragons, mythical unicorns and beautiful butterfly fairies, all intricately recreated in cross stitch. Lesley's versatile designs can be transformed into a range of projects including framed pictures, cards, cushions, notebook covers and more. Her clear instructions and full-color charts along with striking photographs create vivid images guaranteed to transport cross stitch artists into a fabulous world of fantasy.

Fantasy Cross Stitch

Capture in cross stitch the people, landscapes, sights, classic styles and evocative patterns of the world.Over 500 motifs range from London's Big Ben to Sydney's Opera House, the lotus flower of the Orient to the big cats of Africa.The spirit of each continent is captured in colourful and detailed stitch-off-the-page pictures.Quick-to-stitch keepsake projects such as cards and journal covers allow you to share your cross stitch travels with friends and family.

Travel the World in Cross Stitch: Over 500 Original Motifs and 12 Stunning Designs

Each of the 20 circular designs in this book is represented by a full-color and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or 28-count evenweave linen. Every design can be displayed in a simple embroidery hoop to create an adorable gift for a new baby or young child, or for new parents. Many of the designs can be personalized by adding initials or a name and dates from the alphabet and number charts provided, making individual mementos for special occasions.

Cross Stitch Cute Baby Models: 20 Beautiful Frames

Tuva Publishing

This compact compendium of 20 cross-stitch charts uses a limited and identical palette of threads for each project. There are 20 circular designs in the book, and each of the patterns is accompanied by a full-color and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or 28-count evenweave linen. Each design concentrates on a flower or a floral group that captures the very essence of the shapes and colors of the plant. The designs include seasonal wreaths, vases and jugs brimming with color, gardens with lovely cottages and birds, flowers in a landscape, and single beautiful blooms. Each project re-creates a little bit of nature.

Cross Stitch Flower Models: 20 Beautiful Frames

Twenty circular designs are included in this book, and each is accompanied by a full-color and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or 28-count evenweave linen. Each design concentrates on tea time: gorgeous cakes, knickerbocker glories, tiered plates of iced fancies, vintage tea sets, a sweet gingerbread house, a scrumptious wedding cake, and a lovely teddy bear’s tea party to name but a few. Stitchers who like the sweet things in life will love to create these wonders—and not a calorie is to be seen!

Cross Stitch Tea Time: Sweet Models To Stitch

Each of the 20 circular designs in this book is accompanied by a full-color and symbol chart for 14-count Aida or 28-count evenweave linen. Each design measures approximately 8 x 8 inches and all can be displayed in a simple embroidery hoop. The designs include creatures from around the world: a cute kitten, the majestic tiger, an adorable Koala or panda, rabbits, squirrels, deer, and badgers. Birds have not been forgotten, and include a magnificent peacock or the colorful hummingbird. All are set amongst delightful floral scenes that depict seasons of the year and will surely delight stitchers and animal and bird lovers alike.

Cross Stitch Cute Animals: 20 New Animal Models

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