Customer Reviews

Cross Stitch for All Seasons

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I've always loved Mary Engelbreit's artwork and was thrilled to find this book. I did the Angel "Peace" sampler and it is the most beautiful piece of needlework I have ever created. I gave it as a Christmas gift to my mother-in-law, and I have recieved many complements on it.

The design was easy to follow as each symbol was color coded. The instructions for the project were clear and concise. I am looking foward to making another project from this lovely book. My only regret is that my copy has been used so much that it's quite dogeared now.

I was given this book by my soon-to-be mother-in-law. It is one of my most treasured gifts. I am an avid cross-stitcher and find the patterns adorable, adaptable and easy-to-use. Mary Engelbriet is a fascinating artist and her designs will possess you to get more!

The cover of this book gives a taste of the wonderful things to come. The designs are colourful and refreshing, and the charts are coloured and easy to read. I can't wait to stitch the 'Home Sweet Home' sampler. There are also great ideas for using the designs in innovative ways. This book is a classic for cross stitchers. Designs run over all the seasons, and include Christmas designs, things for children, and lovely things for the home. I have enjoyed just browsing through it and reading the helpful ideas and suggestions!

After longing for "Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch for All Seasons," but balking at the high price, I eventually picked up a copy for a song in a bargain bin. I am a longtime fan of Mary Engelbreit's whimsical work, and copies of several of her more famous works (Everyone needs their own Spot, It's Good to be Queen) grace my home.

"Cross Stitch For All Seasons" includes cross stitch adaptations of Engelbreit's signature works such as Everyone Needs Their Own Spot, Believe, and It's Good to be Queen in a variety of uses: as pillows, basket liners, placemats, bookends, button covers, treat bags and more.

The book is arranged in four seasons (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer), and projects are grouped accordingly. Halloween treats include a centerpiece, treat bag, candy corn button covers, basket liners and more. Spring features handy gifts for the gardener. Baby and wedding projects are also included, along with "Breit ideas" and a handy section on cross-stitch basics.

The patterns are easy to read, both in the choice of colors and in the size of the patterns themselves. I would classify the stitching level as moderately difficult, and based on the numerous color photos of finished projects that grace the book, the patterns are very close to the originals. Ranging from quick and easy (button covers) to down and dirty (double-layered, matted wedding plaques), this is sure to please any cross-stitcher who loves the timeless art of Mary Engelbreit.

This book was WONDERFUL!! She broke it up into various themes and her puppies were the cutest I have ever seen. Also I enjoyed the fact that along with the patterns she gave great ideas for how to turn the patterns into wonderful accessories for your home. I would HIGHLY recommend that this book become part of your cross stitch library. Also, check out her first book about cross stitch. It is a little more involved but still a good part of any collection.

This book was full of beautiful, bright designs with easy to read legends and charts. I love her designs and they look just as good cross stitched as they do on the cards, calendars, ect. Fantastic book!

bought the book - love the designs (am currently going cross eyed doing "believe" as a present for my mother).

the ONE problem (and it's not insignificant) is that the ink runs. If you're at ALL a "hands on" stitcher, make sure to photocopy the designs and work from those - i smudged out a very large section of one of the designs by accident.

I cannot express the feeling I got when I opened this book for the first time. Everything about it is just gorgeous, from the layout to the Englebreit touches throughout, to the very quality of the book itself. The stitching patterns are clear, colorful, and very easy to read. I can't wait to create some of these designs -- I wish I didn't have to work so I could stitch full time!

I love Mary Engelbreit's work and I love this book! I find myself pulling it out of my bookcase even if I'm not going to cross stitch anything. I just love the layout of the book. I have cross stitched a few things from the book already and there are wonderful tips and "breit ideas!" This is one of my favorite books!

I am a cross-stitch lover and a Engelbreit lover, therefore, I was so happy to have found this book in my public library. Charts are a nice size and the symbols are colored for easy use. You will see a lot of the illustrations you adore.