A collection of more than 1000 cross-stitch motifs, borders and patterns, presented on a mix-and-match basis, allowing embroiderers to choose and combine those applicable to their own projects. Advice is given on design materials, preparing the chart, sewing materials and stitching the design.

The author of Picture it in Cross Stitch and Cross Stitch Cards and Keepsakes presents more than 1000 patterns which enable readers to design their own embroideries. All the motifs, borders and patterns have been produced on a mix-and-match basis, allowing embroiderers to choose and combine those applicable to their own projects. The patterns cover such topics as home and family life, church and school activities, sporting achievements, and life on the farm and at sea. Also included are many designs from all over the world, so that souvenirs of holidays can be stitched, or gifts for family and friends abroad.

Includes designs and patterns for over one hundred embroidered greeting cards and small gifts for such occasions as birthdays, baby showers, weddings, anniversaries, and holidays

Step-by-step advice on designing unique embroideries. Includes a series of patterns to be used on a mix-andmatch basis.

Mary Walker Phillips nearly single-handedly brought 19th-century American counterpanes — bed coverings — to the attention of modern knitters. Expanded with dozens of brand-new charts, this revised edition features 46 counterpane patterns as well as 32 lace edgings and borders that Phillips discovered in museums, private collections, and magazines. "A terrific book." — Knitter's Magazine. Revised and expanded reprint of the Taunton Press, Newtown, Connecticut, 1989 edition.

Use your fat quarter cuts to create dozens of toys—stuffed animals, playmats, glove puppets, and more! A celebration of handmade toys, featuring fabulous stuffed animals, handmade baby gifts, Christmas makes and more—all made using fat quarter cuts of fabric, the most popular way that sewers buy fabric. Continuing the series from 50 Fat Quarter Makes, this fun collection features beautiful photography, step-by-step diagrams, and templates for over 50 handmade toys, with patterns provided by a wealth of international talent. All the toys are made using simple sewing techniques alongside patchwork, applique, and embroidery.