Customer Reviews

The Cross Stitch Motif Bible: 1000 Motifs in Easy-to-Follow Color Charts

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The spiral binding on this book is it's only positive.

I haven't found a single thing in this book I would like to stitch. The graphs are done with colored Xs which make it difficult to distinguish between similar colors, and to imagine what the finished product will look like. The colors are not given in Anchor or DMC format, but in other numbers that you then have to look up the DMC or Anchor numbers in the back. Finally there are very few designs for each category. For example, there are only about four or five small pages of Christmas designs. Christmas is a very large subject to design from. Did they run out of ideas? Rather than this book, buy the Better Homes and Gardens 2000 Cross Stitch Designs. There are so many more designs for many more topics, and stitched pictures are given so you know what you'll be working on.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who cross stitches. I got it from the library and loved it so much that I purchased it. It has pages and pages of really cute patterns. This would be a perfect book for someone who designs their own samplers or for someone who enjoys stitching smaller designs, even on bookmarks.

This one is a keeper!

This is a wonderful book: the spiral bound format makes it perfect to work from. The motifs themselves are clearly presented and lend themselves to stitching on all manner of items.

From bookmarks to babywear, from towels to tableclothes: there is something here for every stitcher!

Highly recommended.

Jennifer Cameron-Smith

A Stunner of a book covering a wide range of motifs. Clear patterns and the spiral bound binding makes this a 'must have' for cross stitchers!

This is just plain fun! Motifs galore, color coded pages, an index that can't be beat, borders abounding. You name it, "motif-wise" it's introduced here, home and garden, flowers with ribbons and streamers, quilt designs, and art nouveau, hobbies and occupations, animals, holidays and many childrens ideas. They are simple but they are delightful and very workable. They even show how backstitch in a certain color will enhance a design. If you are hesitant about mixing color this might be the first book you want because they do that for you. There is a conversion chart at the back of the book so that you can shop for the correct color floss with ease. Just as important, a section for proper preparation and care of your work is included. I learned the hard way that this is critical. A large piece I had just finished was ruined because I took the advice of the kit manufacturer instead of following what I had learned a long time ago about the care of a cross-stitch piece. Trust the authors and enjoy your art.

This book has several unique designs to stitch. The pattens are made up of X's instead of colored blocks or patterns. This makes it a bit harder to follow, but many of the designs are cute and neat. Most of the patterns are on the smaller side. Not too many large designs. I'm very pleased with this purchase.