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Donna Kooler's 555 Cross-Stitch Patterns for the Young at Heart

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I checked this book out from the library, and am here to buy it. The designs in this book are absolutely lovely, and I can't wait to get started on new projects. It is a little confusing for a new cross stitcher to figure out exactly how big a piece of material is needed, and some of the stitches are more complicated than you might be used to. Also, since the main pattern spans several pages, you have to either copy and piece them together, or be able to work across several pages. I would recommend this book for the intermediate to advanced person.

This is a great book for both the beginner and the seasoned stitcher. There are more than enough designs to do one by one or to combine into wonderful gifts and keepsakes. Donna Kooler's books are well laid out, easy to rechart and very easy to read. This book is a must for any serious stitchers library of design books.

Donna Kooler by far is one of the best needle work artists/designers to come along in a long time. Her designs are simple to do for nearly every level of stitcher. If you love to stitch personal items for gifts this is a great component book. Everything is easy to read, clearly marked and always offers suggestions about embellishments and specialty threads. This is one book that every stitcher should have in their reference library.

The designs in this book are colorful and imaginative. The pages are laid out well, in a similar fashion to her other books. Designs could easily be combined into a sampler or something similar or used by themselves. I am glad I bought this book to add to my collection.

Very beautiful, easy, and fun designs for every one. I love Donna Kooler books and this one is a must have. I love the borders, if you are looking for some beauties, there in this book.

If you don't feel "Young at Heart," after looking at the starter Samplers in this book, oh well!? The title says it all. This is a book for the young and the not so young who want to feel like a kid again. Here is a collection of Samplers and Motifs centering around Nursery Rhymes, but what amazing motifs and designs in this book. It must have been very hard deciding which of the many motifs to include in the Samplers and which to add to the library. The Samplers are "Old McDonald's farm,""Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary,(which would work in almost any home)"Rich Man, Poor Man," "The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe" and"Noah's Ark." Top this off with enough motifs to keep you in stitches for the rest of your life. Kooler Motiffs are beautiful, always, and if for no other reason than you want to feel happy, buy this book. If you are anything like me, you'll smile at the possibilities, jump right into the work and come up with something to hang on the wall, give as a gift or put on a tree for a child. Watch their eyes light up as you give them what may be the first Christmas Ornament of their very own. That's what I plan on doing.

I was looking for several specific items/patterns but was really disappointed this book did not have any of them. I will still use the book when needed, but right now, it's on my shelf waiting for the right time.