2001 Cross Stitch Designs: The Essential Reference Book

by Better Homes and Gardens

An essential reference and pattern book This golden encyclopedia of needlework complements the library of every cross-stitcher. Featuring 2001 designs for every occasion and category of stitching¿holidays, alphabets, florals, nature, sports, children, babies, Christmas, animals, and numerous others—each motif collection is accompanied by a clear and accurate color chart and color key. Plus, the book boasts a convenient wire-o format, making it easy for cross-stitchers to follow along.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Reference, Sewing

336 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2004

About the author

Better Homes and Gardens is the fourth best selling magazine in the United States. Better Homes and Gardens focuses on interests regarding homes, cooking, gardening, crafts, healthy living, decorating, and entertaining. The magazine is published 12 times per year by the Meredith Corporation. It was founded in 1922 by Edwin Meredith, who had previously been the United States Secretary of Agriculture under Woodrow Wilson.

Better Homes and Gardens is one of the "Seven Sisters", a group of women's service magazines.

Reviews

[Melody Schwarting · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved most of the alphabets in this book, but I wouldn't touch the other patterns (I prefer a less "boxy" style where not everything is outlined in backstitching). Even for the old-fashioned, sentimental look that's coming back into fashion with subversive cross stitch, this book fails for me. But I'll enjoy the supplements in my alphabet stash.

[Margaux · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book for cross stitchers/crocheters/knitters/any crafter using grid patterns for their crafts! Love all the little designs, they come in so handy, and mixing and matching them for borders/motifs is amazing. The variety is excellent.

[Missy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome collection. I borrowed it from the library and I would like one to keep. Nice review of skills and color work, a wide array of patterns that are easy to follow.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

a really comprehensive collection of cross stitching designs, as well as some helpful how-tos in the back for starting projects.

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books for designing my own patterns. It is so full of useful fonts, motifs, and borders. And it has a great index which is so necessary for a book like this!

[Corrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great collection of designs. I really enjoyed all the project ideas throughout the book, but especially all the graphs at the end for different project finishing options. It also contains great beginner cross stitch directions as well as 48 embroidery stitches to expand your stitching.

[Susan Elizabetha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book of cross stitch designs. I found this to be useful for ideas inspiration.

[Ina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is filled with color charts for small motifs. Organized by subject this is a great design tool.

[Helen Geng · Rating 2 out of 5]

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[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book--I have used it for so many projects--big and small--even made me con fident in designing some of my own work

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great graphics

[Kai Sousa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tons of great little patterns for small projects - quick, easy and cute.

[Sian Taylor]

useful for making cards - you can easily mix up the designs.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good ideas.

[Sheila Read · Rating 5 out of 5]

oh this is a great book has some great designs of horses, roses and many other things inside of it.

[SouthWestZippy · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you need a little something or a lot of something, this is the go to book. Quick and easy to follow patterns. GREAT book.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has really good quick patterns for bookmarks and such. If I wanted to, I could probably do a scene with some of the patterns also.
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[Gülşah Yazıcı]

VERY USEFUL FOR CROSS STITCH LOVERS.