Synopses & Reviews
This gorgeous sourcebook of cross stitch projects offers some of the most dazzling, beautiful and treasured designs from uniquely talented needlecraft designer Maria Diaz. Maria's designs and projects are perfect for creating handmade gifts for family and friends. With clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs, each project will provide hours and hours of creative enjoyment for both novice and experienced cross stitchers. Easy-to-follow color charts leave no guesswork. The large-scale original patterns include rustic country landscapes, traditional samplers, adorable animals, cute characters, and beautiful full colored flowers. A set of the author's best-loved new baby designs is also included, that will provide beautiful studies in sepia for new mothers.
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If you love to cross stitch handmade gifts for your family and friends, youll love the large inspired patterns of uniquely talented needlecraft designer Maria Diaz. This truly gorgeous compilation of cross stitch projects offers some of Marias most dazzling, beautiful and treasured designs. Ultimate Cross Stitch Projects will whisk you away to another world where you can lose yourself in original cross stitch artistry. Each project will provide hours and hours of creative enjoyment for both beginning and experienced cross stitchers.
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These large inspired patterns from uniquely talented needlecraft designer Maria Diaz will provide hours and hours of creative enjoyment for both beginning and experienced cross stitchers.
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As a top cross stitch designer, Maria Diaz is known for the artistic sensibility of her large, lush designs. Maria uses her needle to evoke magnificent landscapes, charming animals, bold florals, and emotional sepia portraits. Now you can create some of her most dazzling, beautiful and treasured designs with this ultimate compilation of cross stitch projects.
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Vintage designs inspire a host of greeting card options, from wedding and baby to everyday floral
This practical collection of cross-stitch project cards provides exciting inspiration to stitch for family and friends. The cards are grouped so each design can be worked individually or as part of a set. Using a limited color palette and very little backstitch, the patterns are easy to follow and the cards themselves are practical in size. With silhouettes and old-fashioned sewing patterns, there is a vintage feel to this collection of motifs.
About the Author
Maria Diaz is the author of 7 cross stitch books and has created hundreds of cross stitch designs. She studied fine art in Leicester, England. After graduation she joined DMC Creative, the world's largest supplier of needlework supplies, and became DMC's first in-house designer. Eight years later she decided to go out on her own. She moved to London and landed a contract as specialist needlecraft consultant with Eaglemoss Publications.