Cross Stitch Teddies: Over 40 Wonderful Designs to Cherish [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Joan Elliott (Author) "A TRICYCLE TO COAST ON, a little red wagon filled with toys, a soapbox scooter with baby buggy wheels and teddy bears..." (more)
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Product Description
To celebrate the first century of everyone's favorite nursery toy, this book provides more than 40 delightful cross stitch teddy bear designs. These whimsical teddies celebrate every occasion! Crafters will learn how to make:

-A teddy bear kitchen, including a recipe book cover, apron, and pot holder -Patchwork bears, including a needlework box and sewing accessories -A teddy bear alphabet -Birth memory bear, including a framed picture -A baby bear collection, including a blanket and toys -A birthday set, with cards and a birthday banner and much more!

All projects come with full color charts and step-by-step instructions that make each project suitable for stitchers of any skill level.

Joan Elliott's designs have been enchanting cross stitch enthusiasts around the world for years. She is a leading designer for well-known kit manufacturers Design Worlds Crafts, Inc., and the author of A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

About the Author
Joan Elliott's designs have been enchanting cross stitch enthusiasts around the world for years. She is a leading designers for well-known kit manufacturers Design Works Crafts Inc. Her debut book, A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey was also published by David and Charles. Joan uses her own small collection of vintage teddy bears and memorabilia as a source of inspiration. She spends much of her summer in Vermont, New England, where she continues to design and also takes time to explore country auctions and antique shops. Joan lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: David & Charles Publishers; illustrated edition edition (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0715311964
• ISBN-13: 978-0715311967
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #970,796 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely a BEARY FABULOUS book..!! AAAAAAAAA++++++, September 15, 2005

By	Susi I. Ehmke "Queen of Cross Stitch" (Townville, QLD AUSTRALIA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There is not enough complimentary words to describe just how wonderful this cross stitch book truly is.!! Jammed packed full of gorgeous Bear patterns this book will delight any Bear Stitcher from young to old.

Joan Elliott has to be my all time favourite Cross Stitch Designer. She is able to put together so many factors in her designs, color, cuteness, variety, detail, while still making the patterns easy enough to read and stitch for Beginners, yet intricate enough to keep us advance stitchers interested.

The ooh's and ahh's, kept coming with every turn of the page, I was just soo happy and excited when looking through this book that I could hardly contain my excitement.!

There isnt a single pattern in this book that I didnt love. This wonderful book of bear patterns will keep me in stitches for many years to come.

I can highly recommend this book to everyone. It is truely worth the money and will be a heirloom for decades to come. These timeless teddy patterns will be a favourite with all.

Get this book and fall in love with the adorable bears designed by the worlds greatest designer (in my opinion!) Joan Elliott.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CROSS STITCH TEDDIES IS GREAT, September 23, 2003

By	"lilfoot_sales" (BALL GROUND, GA United States) - See all my reviews

ANY CROSS STITCHER WILL LOVE THESE GREAT DESIGNS. THEY VARY FROM THE SUPER EASY TO DESIGNS FOR THE MORE EXPERENCED CROSS STITCHER. IF YOU LOVE TEDDYBEARS OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO DOES YOU ARE SURE TO FIND A GREAT DESIGN IN THIS BOOK. IT HAS BIBS, FRAMEABLE PIECES, SOME WOULD MAKE GOOD CARDS. IT IS REALLY A GOOD BOOK.