Customer Reviews

The Big Book of Cross-Stitch Designs: Over 900 Simple-to-Sew Decorative Motifs

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I was hesitant to get this book because of the negative review, so I went to the bookstore to check it out in person, and I loved it so much I purchased it right then and there! I am fairly to new to cross stitch, and I have not found this book to be hard to follow at all. I have this book as well as the other book that the other reviewer mentioned, the Better Homes and Gardens Book, and I have to say that there really is no comparison. To compare the 2 books is not really comparing apples to apples---the Better HOmes and Gardens book is mini motifs, and it is an excellent book, but so is this book, and it is not filled with mini motifs but larger designs that could go on pillows, etc. This book has truely beautiful patterns with everything from flowers to alphabets and everything in between. Each project has a full color photograph with a project idea, as well as suggestions for other project ideas. A lot of cross stitch books can be quite kitschy, but I have not found this book to be kitschy at all---many of the patterns are very elegant and modern. Sure there are some cutesy patterns, but those are the patterns that are meant to be cutesy --- like baby and children stuff. I love the variety, the photos, the clear diagrams, everything about this book. Another wonderful feature of this book is that for every project there is a list with DMC and Anchor floss#'s, and also a table that tells you what size your project will be stitched on different size fabrics. That is so awesome! LOVE THIS BOOK!

Great patterns, very fun to make and easy to follow. Most of these designs seem more sophisticated than those found in most other cross stitch books.

I am very happy with this book. It is a nice book with many different designs to pick from. I cannot wait to stitch something out of this book.

This purchase was viewed by my co-worker and she doesnt even cross-stitch and she loved it. She was asking about the ease of cross-stitching and if I thought she could do it and I said sure anyone can learn this craft. So I gave her some instructions and she said it sounded pretty simple. I informed her about the web site that I purchased the book on and I am sure she will look it up and make a purchase. I hope she enjoys it as much as I do.

I am a beginner looking for new project ideas and thought this book would be a good source of general patterns. However, I found upon getting the book that the best pattern is the one on the cover and the rest are mediocre. If you are a slightly more advanced stitcher, this is probably a good book for you, but I am disappointed with the quality of the explanations and the range of designs.

This book is filled with a variety of patterns and designs. The patterns range from simple and sweet to complex and detailed. The designs range from country to modern. With so many designs, it should be easy to find the exact pattern you're looking for. I'm very happy that I purchased this book.