Native American Cross Stitch [Hardcover]

Julie S. Hasler (Author)

Book Description

Aiming to capture the colour and culture of the native American people, this text offers a collection of cross-stitch designs. Drawing inspiration from every American Indian nation, the author offers a range of projects featuring portraits of tribespeople, images of North American wildlife and traditional geometric patterns. Each design includes a clear colour chart and simple instructions. The projects range in simplicity from small-scale bookmarks and hangings, to large framed pictures, providing challenges to stitchers of all abilities.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Popular British cross-stitch designer Hasler (Julie Hasler's Fantasy Cross Stitch) has adapted traditional Native American designs into 40-plus projects that include complex pictures based on motifs from many tribes. Projects are chartered in full color, with symbols and DMC thread keys. Many of the motifs are suitable for clothing decoration. This excellent collection is certain to be popular in public libraries.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles (August 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715307703
• ISBN-13: 978-0715307700
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,448 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book for Lovers of Native American Cross Stitching., May 9, 2000

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Elizabeth Langerak "Afrikitty" (Saint Louis, Missouri. USA.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Native American Cross Stitch (Hardcover)

I live in Cape Town, South Africa and my husband and I travelled to london for a holiday in July, 1999. I saw this book at Harrods while I was there and promptly bought two copies, one for my youngest sister, and one for a very good friend. It is amazing that an English designer of the stature of Julie Hasler, who has published many other fine cross stitch books, has been able to, so perfectly, portray the wonders of the Native Americans and their culture, both ancient and modern through this medium. The two people I have bought this book for have been stitching non stop from the more than 40 patterns featured in this high quality book. The picture of the Nes Pearce woman featured on the cover is but a small taste of the wonders to be found under it. I would recommend this book to anybody who loves the art of Cross Stitching and who loves the culture of the Native Americans. For cross stitchers who hate back-stitching, this book is ideal as Julie has managed to portray her subjects poignantly, using mainly whole cross stitches and using little or no back stitch. A fabulous buy. Stunningly easy patterns to follow, and the colours are amazing. I have found myself totally inspired by the contents of this book and have, as a result, started to read up as much as I can on the Native American culture. If you have the money and you like this type of work....buy it...you won't regret it! :)

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good subject coverage, January 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Native American Cross Stitch (Hardcover)

I really liked this book - I did find the large designs rather "busy" but very striking never the less. A nice varity of design complexities and sizes. Well worth owning.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Native American Cross Stitch by Julie S. Hasler, February 21, 2007

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Susanne Lederer (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Native American Cross Stitch (Paperback)

Beautiful and breathtaking designs. As a first time cross stitcher (now hooked)I found the instruction in this book very user friendly.