Sam Hawkins: Cross Stitch Seasons [Hardcover]

Sam Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2001

This volume contains a seasonal collection of projects for stitchers of all skill levels. Each project has symbol-on-colour charts, step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and comprehensive stitching instructions. Projects include: a breakfast set, cushions and a desk set.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Sam Hawkins' imagination and skill as a cross stitch designer continues to delight stitchers the world over. Over the years he has designed in many areas of needlework, but cross stitch is where he finds the most pleasure and fulfilment. Sam's work has featured in many books, pamphlets and kits. Sam Hawkins Celebrates Cross Stitch is also published by David & Charles. Sam works from his home in South Carolina, USA. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715310143
• ISBN-13: 978-0715310144
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,158,399 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars JUST BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, April 1, 2002

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Michelle Saylor (Bellefontaine, OH - USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam Hawkins: Cross Stitch Seasons (Hardcover)

I have been a cross stitch addict for about 30 years and have always been a Sam Hawkins fan. This book is full of designs that really show Mr. Hawkins' skill as a cross stitch designer. From small simple and easy to stitch motifs, to 4 large absolutely beautiful pieces of fine art stitchery for each of the 4 seasons.
These 4 (detailed and intricate) patterns to me were worth the cost of the book itself. I cannot express enough the beauty of these designs and found the price to be very much worth it to me. A very excellent selection of designs for all seasons. THANKS AGAIN TO SAM HAWKINS FOR A GREAT DESIGN COLLECTION.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fun Designs, but a bit expensive, December 15, 2001

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HBeano (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sam Hawkins: Cross Stitch Seasons (Hardcover)

As the title suggests this book has four chapters,one for each season. For each season there's a sampler and simple but practical, functional projects and a number of colorful,playful almost childlike designs: scarecrows, ducks, flowers,fruit and angels to name a few. The winter season includes an interesting Santa stocking and some tree ornaments. This book is suitable for different skill levels,but mostly from simple to medium, the charts are color coded, , but I think the price is a bit too steep for the patterns offered. The "501 cross stitch designs" book is more packed.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes My Fingers Itch, February 6, 2010

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

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This review is from: Sam Hawkins: Cross Stitch Seasons (Hardcover)

I don't know why but I'm always suprized at how incredibly creative some cross-stitch artists are. Sam is one of them. This book blows me away for it's style, technique and subject matter. Imagine, taking a simple fruit motif and turning it into a stand alone work of art. Sam does that, and then he gives us a delightfully complex and realistic, bird and floral piece in brilliant color and challenging design. It's as though he's saying, "come on, you can do this!" And, the next thing I know, I hold a small masterpiece in my hand to be given as a gift next Holiday Season. No wonder he is a past master and so is his book. From simple to complex this book is enticing. It makes my creative juices flow just turnning the pages. Sam gets my highest vote.