Create a lifetime of Christmas cheer! Sam Hawkins offers a brilliant selection of quotations, blessings, gift ideas and ornaments. Capture angels in flight, Santa Claus and his sled, and several Nativity scenes.

Given in memory of Esther Hauer by Jean Dehlinger.

“More than 500 crisp and colorful cross-stitch designs [are] grouped around five major themes. Each design includes a full-color chart with stitch count and DMC floss code chart....Will be a welcome addition to Christmas crafts collections.”—Library Journal. “Delectable cross stitch motifs.”—The NeedleWorker.

Every year brings special, not-to-be-forgotten days, from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and the arrival of new babies. Celebrate these moments and commemorate them for eternity in personal cross-stitch projects by an internationally known designer. On each page, a beautiful surprise tempts the embroiderer-samplers and pictures, some large enough to provide a wonderful challenge and to make fabulous displays when completed. Other, smaller motifs offer year-round cross-stitch fun. For an heirloom or a family gift, this is the place to look!

“Market-pleasing motifs for holiday ornaments, wedding and anniversary sentiments.”—Booklist. “You’re going to really enjoy this book....designs are top-notch, the photos and charts are large and clear and the instructions...very easy to follow.”—Quick & Easy Crafts. “Cross stitching with beads is fun and easy, and you’ll be delighted with the dimension beads add to your work.” —Bead & Button.