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Cross-stitch Patterns for Mother Goose's Words of Wit and Wisdom

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This is one of my all-time favorite books of cross-stitch charts!

Interestingly, I first saw the book "Mother Goose's Words of Wit and Wisdom" in an elementary school library. I loved the bright colors and great illustrations. But it took me a while to realize that *all* the illustrations in the book were counted cross-stitch designs! Once I realized that, I wondered if there were charts available of these illustrations. After a bit of searching, I discovered that indeed this second book was available - a book of charts!

The front of this book looks like the original, with the rhymes and illustrations. At the back of the book you'll find the corresponding charts. They are full-size graphs, black print on a blue grid with a color key for DMC floss.

Also included is a nice little explanation about Mother Goose and the Sampler, as well as a short section called Cross-stitch Essentials that gives a short tutorial on cross-stitch techniques.

This book is a real keeper!

As a twenty-something crafter, it is often difficult for me to find cross-stitch books that are more modern and suit my tastes (I'm not a big fan of teddy bears and old samplers). I bought this book because my mother used to read Mother Goose to me when I was young, and I have been happily surprised! These aren't necessary geared toward the young adult stitchers, but the color usage and reminiscence of the patterns keep me coming back time and again. There are a few easy patterns, but most of them are fairly challanging to the intermediate stitcher, which is a plus. I definitely enjoy this book and am glad I added it to my collection while it was still available!

If you're looking for a cross-stitch book that has everything including cute patterns, this is the one you're looking for. You can't ask for a better cross-stitch book than this one. The colors and the designs are so refreshing and very good. I myself have done three of the patterns in the book now. If you are truly a cross stitch enthusiast, this book's for you!

The most beautiful cross stitch patterns for childrens bedroomart that I have ever seen... END

I love and I mean L-O-V-E this book!!! I love reading Mother Goose to children, but I love having a little "me time" to work on arts and crafts projects in my spare time. The pictures and designs in this book are gorgeous and I am especially taken with the picture for "I see the moon, and the moon sees me..." Remember, you can use the patterns however you want in regards to needlework - whether it is to make a cross stitch or do needlepoint or even use the illustration as a basis for an embroidery piece. I know that this is not his normal medium to work with, but wish he would do more books of this caliber. Would definitely buy one of fairy tale scenes or Aesop's fables - for example. Mr. Arnold always has unfailingly sweet designs and I love how, on occasion, has taken something scary and made it fun (such as when the child scares the monsters away at the end of Inside a House that is Haunted).

I JUST WON THIS BOOK ON AN AUCTION AND MANAGED TO GET IT FOR 5.00 BUT THE BOOK IS WORTH 5 BILLION IN MY EYES IT IS SUPER!

I picked up this book about two years ago and I am still cross-stitching its patterns! It is simply the best cross-stitch book ever and it doubles as a children's book too!