Explore Your Crafty Nature

Let needle and thread transport you with 25 one-of-a-kind cross-stitch projects that evoke a peaceful, invigorating walk in the forest. Max Pigeon, cross-stitch designer and founder of Pigeon Coop, beautifully captures light, depth and color in these modern designs that celebrate the majesty of nature.

Stitchers can let their creative side go wild with patterns that range from minimalist tree motifs to detailed landscape masterpieces. Spend time creating the elegant beauty of The Mighty Oak or play with silhouettes in the two-hoop Eagle Ravine. Try your hand at stitching on black Aida cloth with the impressive Aurora, or challenge yourself to complete a more intricate scene with the stunning Sequoia Falls. With Max's expert guidance and these inspiring, thoughtful cross-stitch patterns, the serene world of the woods is at your fingertips.

Bewitching Designs to Bring the Occult to Life

Lindsay Swearingen, bestselling author of Creepy Cross-Stitch, is back with 25 stunning and intricate patterns to honor your inner witch. From black cats soaring across the full moon on brooms, to witches conjuring around a cauldron, to alluring and deadly herbs associated with witchcraft, each whimsical project in this collection is able to be achieved with just a few materials and a certain magick touch. Darkly gorgeous and accessible to beginners, these entrancing scenes are perfect for decorating your alter or gifting to your fellow witches. No matter which project you choose, you're certain to be spellbound by the finished result!

CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNS

From spooky skulls to ghoulish graveyards, Lindsay Swearingen of Tusk and Cardinal gives cross-stitch a dark yet whimsical update. Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces.

Fun and easy to learn, cross-stitch is an art form that truly anybody can master. Lindsay gives you a crash course in the basics to ensure you have all the materials and techniques you need to start off on the right foot. Then, dive into her incredible patterns and stitch yourself some oddities that range from quirky to downright eerie. Anyone with an appreciation for the macabre will swoon for patterns like Lovers' Graves, which features twin headstones and a heart-shaped weeping willow. Meanwhile, the ghosts, ghouls and ghastly bats of Trick or Treat and Haunted Wings are perfect pieces to hang on your wall to keep the spirit of Halloween in your home year-round.

With moody tones, muted hues and spooky subjects, this collection of bewitching patterns makes it easy to add a little subversive charm to your cross-stitch repertoire.

Stitch your way through the halls of Hogwarts with 25 unique cross-stitch patterns that bring the creatures, characters, and magical moments from the films to life, from the house crests to a Professor McGonagall-inspired bookmark. Learn how to cross-stich on clothes and 3-D décor and bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.

Harry Potter: The Official Hogwarts Book of Cross-Stitch invites the beloved School of Witchcraft and Wizardry into your home, as you craft alongside enchanting behind-the-scenes facts and photographs from the films.

STITCH BEYOND THE HOOP: Learn how to cross-stich not just in hoops, but on clothes, and even as 3-D décor--so you can bring a bit of magic to the Muggle world.

PERFECT FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: With easy-to-follow templates that lead to big results, these patterns will be a treat for beginners and expert crafters alike.

AN EXPANSIVE COLLECTION: With twenty-five stunning cross-stitch templates, this book is brimming with beautiful options all in one place.

OFFICIALLY LICENSED: For fans looking for the most accurate patterns, this book is a must-have addition to any crafty collection.

APPARATE YOURSELF BEHIND THE SCENES: This book is brimming with fascinating facts that provide a rare glimpse into the making of the films.

A TRUE CELEBRATION OF HOGWARTS: Begin your own magical journal through the school, stitching up some must-have wizarding supplies and following along with patterns that capture important locations, from the castle's iconic exterior to the door to the Chamber of Secrets.

Hundreds of small, super-easy shapes and motifs for the cross stitcher!
This simply fabulous collection from Japanese cross-stitch sensation Makoto Oozu is packed with 900 tiny motifs to use on everything from badges and hankies to T-shirts and bags. Arranged by theme, the designs include the alphabet; toys (Teddy Bears, computer games); trendy accessories, like sunglasses and jewelry; chic shoes and boots; sports gear; cars; animals; food, and much more. Follow the step-by-step cross-stitch instructions for beginners, and you'll soon be stitching these super-awesome motifs onto everything!

Sharing the result of her years combing dusty attics, archives, brocantes, and antique shops for vintage handstitched items and rare needlework manuals, embroidery expert Véronique Maillard here offers the patterns used by French women in the 1800s and early 1900s to prepare their dowry chests or to customize their household linens.

This is a genuine goldmine for stitchers: letters and motifs in shapes, sizes, and styles that can be adapted to any piece.

Until a few generations ago, French women spent winters monogramming or marking their household linens. Today's crafters can do the same or apply these alphabets, flowers, and borders in creative ways to other projects.

- The hundreds of patterns are digitally transcribed to make them clear.

- All patterns are designed for cross-stitch embroidery, either over one or two warp or weft threads.

- Features photos of projects featuring the patterns, to offer inspiration. For example: a dish towel with stitched message in a mix of letter styles; personalized napkin rings using borders, for each guest to keep as a memento; a little heart to hang at the front door to welcome visitors, embroidered on an old piece of bedsheet using three colorways.

- An index allows selection of designs by letter height, by border size, or by motifs ranging from flower baskets to hens.

- Includes the most outstanding designs from 1800s and 1900s mark manuals by cross-stitch design publishers including M. Rouyer, Sajou, L.V., and Alexandre.

Enter this deliciously vintage universe of 500 patterns and add a touch of nostalgia to your stitchwork.

• Re-create designs from 1800s and 1900s fashion houses and milliners' catalogs.
• Take your cross stitch on a bon voyage into the past with traveling motifs like trunk labels of exotic destinations and railroad advertising posters.
• Other sections of patterns feature tea and coffee motifs, and daily life in vintage terms.
• Many of the designs include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you hundreds of components to use in a myriad of ways.

Throughout, be inspired by mood boards of completed motifs, along with photos of projects that will show off your creations in daily life.

What do you get if you combine cross stitch with Pokémon? Only the best craft book ever!

Pokémon Cross Stitch provides full color charts for you to stitch 20 different Pokémon in a wide range of poses-with over 50 patterns to choose from. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colors and shapes to ensure hours of cross stitching fun.

The Pokémon will be instantly recognizable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their colorful and wonderful shapes, these designs are as true to the craft of cross stitch as they are to the Pokémon universe and are fun to stitch with the minimum of tools and materials.

All Pokémon trainers need to train-themselves and their Pokémon. The same is true with cross stitch. To help in your training, the book starts with a how-to guide to understanding cross stitch charts, then explains and demonstrates the simple techniques needed to stitch the Pokémon. It addresses the tools and materials you'll need, and then how to put everything together to make and display the perfect cross stitched Pokémon.

Author Maria Diaz is one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers, and has used all her skill and experience to bring Pokémon to life in cross stitch for stitcher's everywhere to enjoy.

Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International. (c) 2023 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK

Work through these 6 popular stitch patterns, with some simple instructions and a few in-depth photo tutorials in this book. For each one, you should know common crochet abbreviations. After you learn the basic crochet stitches, you can form all kinds of decorative stitch patterns. They are both easy and enjoyable to work up into all kinds of projects You'll get a lot of practice in and will eventually master the styles you love best, for more intricate and difficult projects down the road. Then choose a few projects to get started You'll be that much more experienced and ready to take on a more ambitious project.

Peanuts Cross-Stitch brings Charles M. Schulz's best-loved comics and characters -- from Charlie Brown to Snoopy -- to the crafting space, with easy-to-stitch designs, classic quotes, and enchanting art.

This charming craft title pairs the simple pleasure of cross-stitch with the enduring appeal of the Peanuts gang. With some of the most beloved characters of all time, Peanuts is a consistent source of joy and inspiration for readers of all ages. Peanuts Cross-Stitch brings this treasured brand to the world of crafts, with more than 15 stitchable designs -- including playful portraits of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and Woodstock, as well as classic quotes from Charles M. Schulz's iconic comic strips. This timeless pastime -- both traditional and trending -- can be done by crafters of every skill level, and is uniquely suited to the strong, graphic images associated with the Peanuts characters.

With full-color patterns and spot illustrations, Peanuts Cross-Stitch is as attractive as it is practical. And with an introduction to the characters, as well as an overview of the basics of cross-stitch embroidery, this title is both a treasure for the Peanuts fan and a source of calming, easy-to-complete activities.

Sweet Nothings for Christmas (Leisure Arts #5327) gathers 9 of Judy Whitman's classic cross stitch designs into one beautiful publication. Judy is unsurpassed at capturing the happiness of the season in a minimum of simple stitches, making her designs a true joy to recreate. Charms, crystal treasures, and beads add delicate dimension to framed pieces, ornaments, and a pillow. Designs include: Holiday Heart, Holiday House, Holiday Wreath, Noel, Reindeer Parade, Deck the Halls, Christmas Wreaths, Christmas Welcome, and Joyful Hearts.

Disney Princess Cross-Stitch brings your favorite leading ladies -- from Belle and Mulan to Tiana and Merida -- to the craft space with easy-to-follow patterns and enchanting art.
Featuring characters from beloved classics to modern treasures, it's a fun book for crafters of all ages and skill levels.

With profiles of each of the princesses, full-color patterns and spot illustrations throughout, easy-to-follow instructions, and an overview of cross-stitch basics, Disney Princess Cross-Stitch is as enchanting as it is practical. Grab a needle and some embroidery floss and get crafty with your favorite princesses
Princesses included:

• Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
• Aurora (Sleeping Beauty)
• Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
• Cinderella (Cinderella)
• Jasmine (Aladdin)
• Merida (Brave)
• Mulan (Mulan)
• Pocahontas (Pocahontas)
• Rapunzel (Tangled)
• Snow White (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)
• Tiana (The Princess and the Frog)
  

Gudetama Cross-Stitch combines cross-stitching fun with 30 easy-to-follow patterns inspired by everyone's favorite lazy egg with the can't-be-bothered attitude.

Gudetama's name literally translates to lazy egg, and it's how we all feel sometimes when it comes to, well, pretty much anything. But if you're the kind of person who doesn't have time for complicated crafts or dealing with other people, then this collection of 30 Gudetama-inspired designs are just for you.

First, you'll learn cross-stitching basics including tools and techniques and how to read a cross-stitch chart. Then you'll apply your new skills to a range of hilarious and lovable patterns organized into chapters like Lazy, Medium-Lazy, and Pay Attention--depending on how sluggish or motivated you're feeling. Finally, you'll be able to apply your masterpieces to projects like gift tags, greeting cards, and ornaments.

Whether you're an experienced cross-stitcher or new to the craft, you'll find a variety of poses and patterns in this book that are accessible and easy to learn. With a little patience and practice, anyone can bring these Gudetama-inspired masterpieces to life. And if not, just take a nap.

Stitch your way to cute with thIs huge collection of over 400 kawaii-style cross stitch motifs - a veritable encyclopedia of kawaii cuteness.

Designed for stitchers of every skill level, this book features colorful and detailed motifs in all kinds of super-cute subject areas, including Sweet Treats, Fruits & Veggies, Summer Fun, and Adorable Animals, and many more.

Its comprehensive motifs collection makes it unlike any other cross stitch book on the market, drawing in even beginner stitchers who will delight in creating something fun, colorful, and instantly gratifying. The book appeals to a broad age-range, from very young crafters to adults, and even first-time stitchers who will be enchanted by the cuteness between its covers.

Organized into nine themed chapters, each chapter includes full-color symbol charts of each motif, plus a key. Also included in the book are photographs of 36 stitched sample motifs, and a how to cross stitch guide so that even complete beginners can give this addictive craft a try.

As well as framed hoops, there are also ideas for other projects you could make including adorable gift tags, bookmarks, ornaments, and the sweetest embellishments for homewares.

Authors Dennis and Sosae Caetano are a husband and wife design team, and fans of all things adorable. When they're not out gardening, they spend their days designing, writing, sewing, and stitching. Kawaii is their favorite cross stitch style, and Cute Kawaii Cross Stitch celebrates their love of cuteness overload.

A fabulous collection of fantastic mystical themed cross stitch designs with 65 full color charts featuring the ever popular wizards, fairies and dragons. The gorgeous project section shows you how to turn your cross stitch charts into magical gifts and keepsakes with over 40 simple project ideas including hanging charms, photo holders, cards and sachets. Stitching techniques are also featured in the book so you can learn all the stitches used in the magical charts.

From the author of the successful and provocative Feminist Cross-Stitch comes a new collection of 40 patterns to help you practice self-care.

Crafters will love this snarky book with its 40 witty cross-stitch patterns that focus on promoting a healthy, self-affirming relationship with yourself. Whether you want to proudly announce that Self-Care Is Not Selfish or remind others that You Are More Than Your Productivity or It's Okay to Not Be Okay, you'll find edgy slogans and sharp one-liners that make fabulous wall art or gifts. An illustrated basics section provides beginners with information on materials, tools, techniques, and framing finished pieces.

The cats have spoken...

If you humans insist on doing your stitchy hobby rather than give us your full attention, the very least you could do is make it about us cats. A book in our honour might suffice.

Luckily for you Cross stitch with Cattitude is here, a book packed with 20 fresh, sassy and snarky designs celebrating us feisty felines and all of our delightful(!) quirks, and all from best-selling cross stitch designer and bonafide cat lady, Emma Congdon.

Cat approved sentiments include: I Hate You the Least; You Work, I Watch and Judge; Feed Me and Tell Me I'm Pretty; How About No; Show Me Your Kitties; Boys Whatever, Cats Forever; Hiss Off; and many more.

Easy-to-follow full-colour charts, step-by-step instructions on all the techniques, and a gifty package make this the ideal (dare we say, purrfect?) book for beginners upwards as well as anyone fortunate enough to be owned by one of us cats.

Meow.

Cross-stitch your cottage life!

Whether you live in a cottage or an urban apartment, if you daydream of a simple life in a little house on a hill or near the sea, this book is full of designs that will inspire and feed your love of all things homey and sweet. The 20 stitchings feature a variety of tiny homes--from cabins with beautiful gardens to hobby farms and even a little camper home--and the relaxing rituals of cottage living, such as baking, gardening, and enjoying wildlife and sunshine.

Every project includes chart, finished photo, materials, and full instructions. Find your peace as you make each stitch, and then display your work where you can be transported to your cottage dream every time you see it!

Immerse yourself in serenity with 20 stunning mandalas for cross-stitch, each inspired by global destinations, blending intricate designs with color symbolism to create beautiful, calming art for your home!

Mandalas are intricate circular designs used around the world to invoke calm through reflection. In recent times, drawing, coloring, and painting mandalas have become popular ways to seek out this inner serenity. It is in this spirit that the talented embroiderer Isabelle Haccourt Vautier offers 20 mandalas inspired by cities and countries she dreams of visiting. Using her imagination and knowledge of the places' histories and traditions, she has created breathtaking mandalas that celebrate the spirit of each destination.

Completed pieces are shown finished in a variety of ways: wall hangings and banners, pouches and totes, pincushions, tea towels, and more. Each design includes a list of fabrics and embroidery floss colors used and detailed cross-stitch charts. Both stitching and admiring these stunning mandalas will transport you to a place of calm and joy!

Commemorating celebrations is a key motivation for cross stitchers. Presented here is a simple way to create personalised samplers for any occasion. Worked examples and full instructions explain how to personalise and adapt motifs using the eight grids provided.