Beautiful cross stitch designs of inspirational verses and illustrations, many of which were adapted for cross stitch from antique cards, calendars, and poems fill the pages of this book. There are over 40 designs and a wide variety of projects including framed pieces, pillows, bookmarks, bread cloths, and plant pokes. Stitchers will enjoy designs such as The Lord's Prayer, a Noah's Ark sampler, and verses from the hymn, Amazing Grace.
Leisure Arts was born from a simple concept: The Art of Everyday Living. From its inception in 1971, Leisure Arts brightened lives through the art of needle crafting, specifically through crochet and knit publications. Today, Leisure Arts provides all the tools you need to live creatively. As a leading publisher of lifestyle and instructional craft publications, we work with a team of talented designers to bring you the latest trends in all crafting categories. From needle crafting and general crafting how-to books to adult coloring books, coloring instruments, home décor and beyond, it’s easy to make memories with Leisure Arts.
While a book of religious themed patterns would normally be something I'd skip, I got this because I couldn't bear to not have the complete set. But if not for this book, I might never have discovered St. Francis' Canticle. As an animal lover and a San Franciscan, I already liked St. Francis, but this prayer made me like him even more.