Donna Kooler's Seasons in Cross-Stitch [Hardcover]

Donna Kooler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998

Stitch a project for every season of the year--hangings, samplers, pillows, and more--with 21 designs from the world-famous Donna Kooler Studio. Usher in spring with a curious bunny and Iris Portrait pillow. Have a sunny summer picnic with your Tea Party tablecloth and napkin set. Autumn means Halloween Cats, Bats, n' Pumpkins. And a bunch of Holly Jolly Snowmen, a trio of playful cats, and a Folk Santa really warm up winter! 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Cross-stitch addicts will enjoy ushering in each new season with the pretty designs in Donna Kooler's new book. Sweetly frolicking animals and lovely florals abound; there's also a trio of charming Santas to make as ornaments, a detailed Victorian house façade that forms an attractive framed image, and a medley of sewing supplies to stitch up as the perfect topper for your sewing basket. Each of the 21 designs is fully charted in black and white, accompanied by clear, full-color photos of the finished project. As pillows, pictures, or throws, these items make appealing gifts or nice little accents around the home. --Amy Handy

About the Author

Today the name of the Kooler Design Studio is synonymous with quality designs from Linda Gillum, Nancy Rossi, Barbara Baatz, Jorja Hernandez, Sandy Orton, Holly DeFount, Deanna Hall West and Donna Kooler. These designs are in demand all over the world and are regularly featured in magazines, books, leaflets and kits.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080699455X
• ISBN-13: 978-0806994550
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,141,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of wonderful projects!, July 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Donna Kooler's Seasons in Cross-Stitch (Hardcover)

This book is packed full of beautiful cross stitch projects featuring irises, bears, Halloween, autumn mums and lettuce. (Yes I know lettuce sounds ridiculous, but it is actually gorgeous.) High quality black and white patterns are also a plus in this book. It's definitely a good purchase.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, March 7, 2001

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Lillian J. Moore "lilstitch" (North Brunswick, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Donna Kooler's Seasons in Cross-Stitch (Hardcover)

I really like this book. The charts are done in black and white symbols and are really attractive. There are some smaller charts for round robins and bigger ones for challenges.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vibrant , Challenging and Delicious, February 5, 2010

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Port Wynn "Yankee" (PNW, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Donna Kooler's Seasons in Cross-Stitch (Paperback)

This book has to be one of the most interesting and challenging Cross-Stitch books on the market. Considering that it was published in 1998, and is more than contemporary, that's saying something. Destined to be recognized as a classic, it is not for beginners and I would hesitate to recommend it for intermediary stitchers except as a goal for excellence. That said, grab a copy! The projects are intriguing, will stimulate your creative juices and make you want to jump in with both hands. I think even expert needleworkers will be challenged here, and that's not bad. The biggest obstacle is the charts. They ARE large. (Bless you!) But, they are also in black and white and have constant color changes. I'm not sure that it would have been better to color code them,(see the dust jacket on the cover of the book) that might have been more confusing. But, this is a book that requires careful and consistant attention. No multitasking here. I think working from it might need to be more of a meditative experience. But, when you complete a project it will be a masterpiece! Donna Kooler motif's are usually charming. Many here fall into that category but several of these pieces are sophisticated journeys into the world of the needle artist. There are brilliant color passages and gentle shaded areas, and blended sections in both the fanciful and realistic pieces. Lots of dimension with the creative use of color. At the very least it would make a wonderful addition to any library or presented as a gift. It is lovely.