In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers improved mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy and samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band and spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire, including drawn and pulled thread techniques.

In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers improved mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy and samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band and spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire, including drawn and pulled thread techniques.

In recent years, embroidered samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own. Each project chapter is inspired by a popular sampler style. Samplers were traditionally used to teach young girls a variety of skills: darning samplers improved mending skills while alphabet samplers helped with literacy and samplers with improving mottoes instilled morality. Band and spot motif samplers were used to record the stitches they had learned. Many of the superb designs are complemented by additional counted thread stitches to encourage you to extend your stitching repertoire, including drawn and pulled thread techniques.

Prepare to be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favourite designers, Joan Elliott. A wealth of imaginative designs, including wizards, witches, dragons and unicorns, are intricately brought to life with luxurious metallic threads and glittering beads. In this work, conjure up a variety of enchanting projects, ranging in size from small cards, gift bags and keepsakes to larger framed pictures, hangings and cushion covers. The easy-to-follow making up instructions, clear colour charts and stunning photographs help to achieve a magical result every time.

Crafters and pet lovers will also welcome the patterns for themed alphabets, fitting sentiments, and cute motifs -- all reflecting the humorous side of being an animal lover.

Designs are detailed and geared toward experienced stitchers. Contests, large patterns, crosswords, reviews of new products, designer profiles, and pattern series are included. Each issue of Cross Stictch Collection magazine also features a copy-right free chart you may stitch and sell. Designs for all stitching levels are included, however most designs are intended for more experienced stitchers.

Designs are detailed and geared toward experienced stitchers. Contests, large patterns, crosswords, reviews of new products, designer profiles, and pattern series are included. Each issue of Cross Stictch Collection magazine also features a copy-right free chart you may stitch and sell. Designs for all stitching levels are included, however most designs are intended for more experienced stitchers.

Designs are detailed and geared toward experienced stitchers. Contests, large patterns, crosswords, reviews of new products, designer profiles, and pattern series are included. Each issue of Cross Stictch Collection magazine also features a copy-right free chart you may stitch and sell. Designs for all stitching levels are included, however most designs are intended for more experienced stitchers.

Australia's top-selling hand-embroidery magazine leads its field in traditional stitchery styles with a touch of sheer elegance. With full-size patterns supplied for magnificent and inspiring must-do projects of all kinds, look no further - you'll want to do them all!

Designs are detailed and geared toward experienced stitchers. Contests, large patterns, crosswords, reviews of new products, designer profiles, and pattern series are included. Each issue of Cross Stictch Collection magazine also features a copy-right free chart you may stitch and sell. Designs for all stitching levels are included, however most designs are intended for more experienced stitchers.

Designs are detailed and geared toward experienced stitchers. Contests, large patterns, crosswords, reviews of new products, designer profiles, and pattern series are included. Each issue of Cross Stictch Collection magazine also features a copy-right free chart you may stitch and sell. Designs for all stitching levels are included, however most designs are intended for more experienced stitchers.

Designs are detailed and geared toward experienced stitchers. Contests, large patterns, crosswords, reviews of new products, designer profiles, and pattern series are included. Each issue of Cross Stictch Collection magazine also features a copy-right free chart you may stitch and sell. Designs for all stitching levels are included, however most designs are intended for more experienced stitchers.

Warwick Davis explores the miraculous survival story of the Ovitz family - ten Jewish brothers and sisters from Romania, seven of whom were born with dwarfism. Their musical group The Lilliput Troupe toured Eastern Europe during the 1930s and 1940s, managing to elude Nazi persecution of Jews until 1944 when they were deported to the Auschwitz concentration camp. The family underwent horrific experiments but lived to see the liberation of Auschwitz, spending several months returning to their home on foot. Warwick heads to the small Transylvania village where the five sisters and two brothers were born, their incredible yet poignant story prompting him to reflect on his own experiences as a dwarf actor and entertainer.

If you’ve ever felt the world of cross-stitch is far too serious, and altogether too sane, then Cross Stitch Crazy is the magazine for yo