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Book Review of The Pleasures of Cross-Stitch

The Pleasures of Cross-Stitch
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This beautiful craft book features timeless projects with step-by-step instructions, including photographs of the final result.

"Here are wonderful designs for you to enjoy cross-stitching--home accessories and fashion accents, gifts for special occasions, and suggestions for bazaar best sellers. The first chapter is devoted to boarder patterns to use for a host of delightful designs." (from inside book)

This 79-page book, size 8"x11," contains projects such as The Alphabet Throw, a Christmas Runner, Placemats and Napkins, Creative Keepsakes, Stationary and Cards, Gifts for Baby, Samples and Sayings, and much more. In addition, there are tips for How to Work With Waste Canvas, Creative Embroidery, Hoops, Needles, Thread, Various Supplies, and more. This is a beautiful book, even if all you do is look through it.