Pretty Stitches: 22 Elegance Cross Stitch Projects

by Jayne Schofield

This book is packed with a selection of beautifully designed cross stitch patterns to suit all skill levels. The themes include flowers, cupcakes, summer days, wedding and baby samplers, afternoon tea, butterflies, and floral garlands. Many of the designs can be easily personalized by adding names and dates using the alphabet charts available. The author’s love of nature and her sense of color have been lovingly captured within its pages. Inspired by her home and garden, the pretty cross stitch projects within this book are designed to fill a home with delightful stitching.

Genres: Crafts

128 pages, Paperback

Published April 1, 2017

Reviews

[The Book Squirrel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute patterns of flowers and butterflies adorning tea cups and sewing machines and words like "Love" and "Home". For a stitcher with a bit of experience in knowing the basics.
I borrowed this from the library and personally couldn't find the inspiration for the project I was looking for (the patterns were slightly too big and "little girl"), but the patterns are lovely and pretty and I do recommend flicking through this book for your own inspiration.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty designs which use no fractional stitches but be prepared for a LOT of backstitch.
Although it looks as though it would be good for beginners this could not be your first introduction as there are NO instructions on how to actually cross stitch, prepare fabric etc, just the pattern and key.

[Twinkletoes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I stitched the sewing machine and the bicycle. The colors chosen are vibrant and the instructions are easy to follow. The results look nice.