The Best of Teresa Wentzler Collection, Vol. 2 (Leisure Arts #4661) [Perfect Paperback]

Teresa Wentzler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 5, 2007

Engage your imagination with these breathtaking cross stitch scenes from Teresa Wentzler. The gifted artist presents some of her favorite creations from fairy tales and fables in this long-awaited second collection of fantasy designs. See a young sorcerer learn his trade, enjoy a quiet moment with a peaceful unicorn, and look into the eyes of a wistful mermaid. Feeling intrepid? Set a course for adventure on a tall ship, or travel back in time to see the chivalrous beginnings of a medieval saga.
11 designs: Celestial Dragon, The Guardian, The Storyteller, The Enchanter, Fantasy Triptych, Tradewinds, Mermaid, and four petite designs: Castle Ridge, Above the Clouds, Peacock Majesty, and Gentle Creature.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining.  Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock, AR.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc. (April 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574865978
• ISBN-13: 978-1574865974
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #165,734 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible, but complex, May 25, 2009

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Jennifer Green (Andover, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Best of Teresa Wentzler Collection, Vol. 2 (Leisure Arts #4661) (Perfect Paperback)

As others have stated, Teresa Wentzler's patterns are incredibly complex, and I would only recommend them to an advanced stitcher. She uses a lot of blended colors which can lead to some fabulous shading, but can also be a bit of an organizational nightmare. The level of detail in her work is astonishing, especially the faces and fine detail work - she tends to switch from stitching over two strands to stitching over one in places, and you can see the difference it makes. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to challenge themselves; it is well worth it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Patience, slow going - but well worth it!, January 9, 2009

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Measi (Rhode Island, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of Teresa Wentzler Collection, Vol. 2 (Leisure Arts #4661) (Perfect Paperback)

Teresa Wentzler's cross stitch patterns are absolutely overwhelming when you first look at them, but with some good organization (bobbins for both solid and blended colors in my case) and a lot of patience, almost any stitcher can tackle these absolutely gorgeous projects. They are well worth the sense of accomplishment when completed.

I highly recommend this book for any stitcher who loves a bit of fantasy in her/his stitching.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Cross Stitch, December 14, 2008

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TXGladden "LoriLee" (West Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Best of Teresa Wentzler Collection, Vol. 2 (Leisure Arts #4661) (Perfect Paperback)

I love all the Wentzler books. They are very detailed, so they're not for beginners. But for the experienced stitcher looking for a beautiful project, you can't beat her books.