100 Best Cross-Stitch Books of All Time (Updated for 2026)

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Outlander (Outlander, #1)

Diana Gabaldon

5.0

Claire Randall is leading a double life. She has a husband in one century, and a lover in another...

In 1945, Claire Randall, a former combat nurse, is back from the war and reunited with her husband on a second honeymoon when she innocently touches a boulder in one of the ancient stone circles that dot the British Isles. Suddenly she is a Sassenach an 'outlander' in a Scotland torn by war and raid

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Hatch & Fill Coloring Book: 100 Addictive Mystery Pages – A Relaxing Coloring Book for Adults, Simple to Follow and Hard to Put Down

Pixelcolorist Books

4.8

IT STARTS WITH ONE TINY MARK. IT ENDS IN A WAVE OF COLOR.Every cell holds a code that tells you two things at once: the little mark to draw, and the color to draw it in. Six marks and a short palette are all it takes, and what comes out at the end looks nothing like the quiet grid you started from.100 mystery pages that keep you guessing until the picture comes together.A simple key on every page:

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Ultimate Cross Stitch Projects: Colorful and Inspiring Designs from Maria Diaz

Maria Diaz

4.8

This gorgeous sourcebook of cross stitch projects offers some of the most dazzling, beautiful and treasured designs from uniquely talented needlecraft designer Maria Diaz. Maria’s designs and projects are perfect for creating handmade gifts for family and friends. With clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs, each project will provide hours and hours of creative enjoyment for both

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A Cross Stitcher's Oriental Odyssey

Joan Elliott

4.7

American artist Joan Elliot has found inspiration in the colours and serenity of the Far East. Her wonderful designs have been skillfully adapted for cross stitching by American kit company Design Works Crafts. While some of the featured designs are already available as kits, many are exclusive to this book. Three of the most beautiful designs portray women in kimonos Grace, Beauty and Wisdom - ec

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Whimsical Cross-Stitch: More Than 130 Designs from Trendy to Traditional

Cari Buziak

4.7

A Book of the Month Club's Crafter's Choice!

Cross-stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! These more than 130 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage to kitschy, so there's something here for everyone. All are designed to fit into a 6-inch or smaller embroidery hoop, making them quick projects that can be finished in an evening

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2001 Cross Stitch Designs: The Essential Reference Book

Better Homes and Gardens

4.7

This golden encyclopedia of needlework complements the library of every cross-stitcher, with 2001 cross-stitch designs, project ideas, and tips just in time to celebrate the new millennium.

Contains designs for every occasion and category of stitching, holidays, alphabets, florals, nature, sports, children, babies, Christmas, animals, and numerous others; each motif collection is accompanied by a c

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Creepy Cross-Stitch: 25 Spooky Projects to Haunt Your Halls

Lindsay Swearingen

4.6

CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNSFrom 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-stitc

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Cross Stitch for the Soul: 20 Designs to Inspire

Emma Congdon

4.6

Cross Stitch for the Soul is a collection of beautifully designed motivational and inspirational quotes rendered in easy cross-stitching techniques that will raise the spirits, both during the making process and beyond, as treasured pictures on the wall. Designed by leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon, aka Stitchrovia, whose modern styling appeals to crafters of all ages and abilities, thes

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Witchy Stitching: 25 Patterns to Haunt Your Home

Meghan Westfall, The Witchy Stitcher

4.6

In this spooky guide, The Witchy Stitcher welcomes you to the dark (and sometimes unusual) corner of cross stitch.Discover the haunted side of stitching with Meg Black. Bewitch your home with patterns inspired by gothic art, Halloween curiosities, haunted holidays and witchy oddities.Featuring 25 projects for all abilities, new and seasoned stitchers are welcome here.- Stitch your own spooky abode

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Best of Teresa Wentzler: Fantasy Collection

Teresa Wentzler

4.6

As a child, Teresa Wentzler was facinated by tales beginning with "Once upon a time..."; the very words suggested that an enchanted story was about to ensue. It is no wonder that she now loves to create works that visually embody the elements of fairy tales. Best known for her richly detailed cross stitch interpretations of medieval scenes, Teresa uses her art to pique our curiosity about a time l

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Bewitching Cross Stitch

Joan Elliott

4.6

Prepare to be bewitched by this original collection of fantasy-inspired designs from one of the cross stitch world's favourite designers, Joan Elliott.

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Cross Stitch Motif Series 3: Borders: 300 New Cross Stitch Motifs

Maria Diaz

4.5

Each title in the Cross Stitch Motif series contains dozens of themed borders, small and large images, and samplers to inspire an endless array of stitching projects. Easy-to-follow color charts and a color pattern key for each page make each book a useful addition to every design library.

A must for any cross-stitch pattern book collection, this sourcebook contains dozens of exciting border design

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Cross Stitch for the Earth: 20 Designs to Cherish

Emma Congdon

4.5

Celebrate the majesty of Planet Earth with twenty nature-themed designs featuring proverbs, quotes, rhymes, sentiments, motivations, and reminders.Whether it's a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. This

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The Royal School of Needlework Book of Embroidery: A Guide To Essential Stitches, Techniques And Projects (Royal School of Needlework Guides)

Various

4.4

An all-in-one volume covering crewelwork, canvaswork, and six other types of hand embroidery, from the renowned school established in nineteenth-century England. This beautiful book is a rich source of embroidery techniques, stitches, and projects, covering eight key subjects in detail: crewelwork, bead embroidery, stumpwork, canvaswork, goldwork, whitework, blackwork, and silk shading. Collecting

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Cross-Stitch from the Dark Ages: 25 Medieval Projects to Plague Your Walls

Lindsay Swearingen

4.4

A Pestilence of Dark DesignsIf you want your dark side to shine year-round, this collection of medieval cross-stitch patterns is sure to give your space the gothic touch it’s dying for. Bestselling author Linday Swearingen delivers 25 new patterns that will transport you to the age of the Black Plague, medieval mischief, and more.Capture the fear of plague times by creating a mischievous rat, payi

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365 Tiny Cross Stitch Designs

DRG

4.4

A fun-to-peruse and easy-to-use book featuring each month with its own chapter - a design for every day of the year. Owning this book is a cross-stitcher's dream! 160 pages. Softcover.

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Feminist Cross-Stitch: 40 Bold Fierce Patterns

Stephanie Rohr

4.4

Make a statement—and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time—with these 40 feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns!

Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its 40 irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that you're a nasty woman or remind others that a woman's place is in the revolution, you’ll find edgy slogans, sharp one-

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Subversive Cross Stitch: 33 Designs for Your Surly Side

Julie Jackson

4.4

Features cross-stitch patterns for the young, hip, do-it-yourself generation. The author has brought cross-stitch firmly into the 21st century. Her work has the look of an oldfashioned sampler, surrounded by hearts and duckies, but filled with messages such as Bite me, Beeyatch, and Homo Sweet Homo.

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Stitchcraft: An Embroidery Book of Simple Stitches and Peculiar Patterns

Gayla Partridge and Blue Star Press

4.4

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Crewel Embroidery: 7 Enchanting Designs Inspired by Fairy Tales

Tatiana Popova

4.4

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Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers

Book Riot

4.4

Clever and quirky cross-stitch patterns that proudly show off your love for all things literary

Inside Book Riot’s Lit Stitch, you’ll find a number of badass, bookish cross-stitch patterns. Some of these are for bookmarks, others are for wall decor, and still others can take on a whole host of finished outcomes. What they have in common is their literary bent—the patterns speak to all manner of li

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Do-It-Yourself Stitch People

Elizabeth Dabczynski-Bean

4.4

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Mini Cross Stitch

Michael Powell

4.4

Each of Michael Powell's quirky, contemporary mini-cross-stitch designs are accompanied by a full-color chart, key, and instructions for completing the projects. All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or evenweave fabric and measure approximately three and one-half inches. There is a broad range of subjects to choose from, including country cottages, flowers, hearts, and Christmas trees, s

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Cross Stitch Art Nouveau

Barbara Hammet

4.4

Barbara Hammet revisits the timelessly popular art nouveau style with this collection of cross stitch designs inspired by the period's most instantly recognisable artists.

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Christmas Ornaments (Leisure Arts #3428)

Kooler Design Studio, Leisure Arts

4.4

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Ultimate Autumn Cross Stitch Resource Featuring Cozy Seasonal Stitching Projects, Modern and Timeless Needlework Patterns, Rich Jewel Tone Inspirations, Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Ideas

BENNETT ZOEY

4.4

Ultimate Autumn Cross Stitch Resource Featuring Cozy Seasonal Stitching Projects, Modern and Timeless Needlework Patterns, Rich Jewel Tone Inspirations, Thanksgiving Cross Stitch Ideas, Decorative Motifs, Creative Embroidery Designs, and Autumn Craft Collections

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Fairy Enchantment

Joan Elliott

4.3

Presented with clear black-and-white charts and accompanied by detailed instructions, this collection of fairy-inspired designs brings together nature and magic in five new patterns from popular designer Joan Elliott. Projects include Once Upon a Time, the Fairy Queen, the Fairy and the Dragon, a Fairy’s Garden, and Butterfly Fairy. Alongside the more complex designs, this book also includes patte

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Donna Kooler's 555 Christmas Cross-Stitch Designs

Donna Kooler

4.3

“More than 500 crisp and colorful cross-stitch designs [are] grouped around five major themes. Each design includes a full-color chart with stitch count and DMC floss code chart....Will be a welcome addition to Christmas crafts collections.”—Library Journal. “Delectable cross stitch motifs.”—The NeedleWorker.

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Best Of Teresa Wentzler: Cross Stitch Christmas Collection

Teresa Wentzler

4.3

Teresa Wentzler is known to advanced stitchers for her delicate shadings, bead embellishment, and over-one-thread details. Legions of her fans will rejoice at the sheer beauty of this new Christmas Collection. Most of the designs--which include Santa and elaborate ornaments as well as religious themes like Angel Procession--have been out of print for several years, making this new collection parti

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The Cross Stitcher's Bible

Jane Greenoff

4.3

Both novice and expert stitchers will find a mine of useful material in this book to help them obtain the best results from their cross stitch work. It is divided into three parts, each section crammed with essential information and valuable hints. Part One covers basic techniques such as reading a chart, the different threads and fabrics available, and how to get stitching with them. Part Two exp

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Cross Stitch Fairies: Over 50 Enchanting Designs

Various

4.3

A delight for fairy fanatics - over fifty fabulous designs to enchant cross stitchers everywhere. It has been said that 'fairies are not seen by the eyes but by the heart.' The popular cross stitch designers invited to contribute their designs to this book have used their imagination to capture the qualities of the 'wee folk' in this magical collection of fairy designs, to delight and inspire stit

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DMC Color Chart Book for Diamond Painting : The Complete Table: 2019 DMC Color Card

Diamond Painting 911

4.3

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Cats of the World in Cross Stitch

Jayne Netley Mayhew, Nicki Wheeler

4.3

This title contains 18 cross stitch designs of domestic and wild cats for all abilities. Included are designs for a ginger tom draped over his favourite armchair, a proud Africa lion, and a Siamese kitten chasing a butterfly. Projects include a firescreen, door stop, cushions and a rug, and gifts.

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Joan Elliott's Native American Cross Stitch

Joan Elliott

4.3

An evocative collection of Native American-inspired cross stitch designs by leading designer and best-selling author, Joan Elliott. The distinctive imagery of America's indigenous culture is a powerful reminder of the values that the native people lived by. Now you can bring these sentiments to your stitching with this beautiful collection of designs, that will delight cross stitchers everywhere.

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Mary Engelbreit Cross-Stitch

Mary Engelbreit

4.3

Mary Engelbreit Cross-Stitch

70 cross-stitch projects, all illustrated with photos, including clothing, table linens, window treatments, and decorative accessories, from 12 popular designs by well-known artist Mary Engelbreit.
Clear, concise, accurate instructions explain new stitches and techniques to ensure success, and charts appear in color with symbols that make them easier to follow and redu

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Donna Kooler's Stocking Collection: 14 More of Donna's Favorite Cross Stitch Christmas Stockings

Donna Kooler

4.3

Features 14 of the author's favorite cross stitch stocking designs. This sequel includes designs of Santas, snowmen, and teddy bears for children and a variety of nostalgic wintry scenes and religious motifs that adults will love. It also offers large charts that are easy to follow.

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Do-It-Yourself Stitch People (2nd Edition)

Elizabeth Dabczynski-Bean

4.3

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Cross Stitch The Golden Girls: 12 Patterns Inspired by Your Favorite Sassy Seniors

Haley Pierson-Cox

4.3

Cross Stitch Creations: The Golden Girls includes 12 hilarious patterns featuring imagery and quotes from the four leading ladies, plus everything needed to make two projects. The book offers step-by-step instructions, with full-color photographs of the finished projects.

Over 30 years since its premier, The Golden Girls is more popular than ever. It's time to celebrate these four fabulous friends

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Santa's Great Book (Leisure Arts #2840)

Leisure Arts

4.3

Santa collectors will cherish this collection of 39 of Leisure Arts' most popular portraits of the jolly old gent. This cheery Christmas collection is perfect for cross stitching holiday tradition.

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Celtic Art in Cross Stitch

Barbara Hammet

4.3

Designer Barbara Hammet combines both practical skill and interpretative vision in this collection of cross-stitch projects, inspired by the art of the ancient Celts. There are patterns to suit every skill level and projects range from a firescreen to a bell pull.

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Donna Kooler's 555 Country X-Stitch

Donna Kooler

4.3

The best-known, best-selling cross-stitch designer takes you to the country with 555 traditional patterns. With full-color graphs, sumptuous photographs, and a variety of alphabets, you'll want to try all 555. Choose from themes like Celebrations, Favorite Things, Home Sweet Home, Kindred Spirits, Love and Friendship, and Mother Nature. You'll get animals, lighthouses and cottages, musical instrum

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Donna Kooler's 555 Fabulous Cross-Stitch Patterns

Donna Kooler

4.3

Try this wealth of fabulous patterns that can be done singly for charming trinkets, or combined for delightful motifs. Following general themes of flora and fauna, friends and family, heart and soul, hearth and home, heaven and earth, and happy holidays, there are hundreds of full-color charts to choose from. From mischievous kittens and dozens of different alphabets to carousels and cupids, the h

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Cross-Stitch in the Forest: 25 Projects to Capture the Beauty of Nature

Max Pigeon

4.3

Explore Your Crafty NatureLet 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

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Magical Cross Stitch: Over 25 Enchanting Fantasy Designs

n/a

4.3

With easy-to-follow colour charts and complete step-by-step project making-up instructions, this title features 10 magical chapters with a range of cross stitch designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids and a majestic unicorn.

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52 Mini Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns: Easy Beginner Charts for Spooky Ghosts, Pumpkins, Bats & More

Gray Puri

4.3

52 spooky mini patterns, ready to stitch tonight.Grab your hoop and your favorite floss, Halloween season just got a whole lot cozier! This collection is packed with 52 adorable mini cross stitch patterns, each one 40x40 stitches or smaller, so you can finish a design in a single sitting and still have plenty of fabric left for the next one. From grinning jack-o'-lanterns and candy corn to ghosts,

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Complete Guide to Needlework

Editors of Reader's Digest

4.2

Here's the classic, illustrated, collectible hardcover volume! Detailed instructions in embroidery, needlepoint, knitting, applique, quilting, patchwork, macrame, crochet, rug-making, and lacework. Over 500 pages filled with photos, diagrams, and other illustrations.

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Four Seasons of House-Mouse Cross-Stitch

Annie's

4.2

Capture the charming nature of House-Mouse in cross-stitch with this pattern book. Your favorite mischievous mice, depicted in 14 adorable and intricately detailed seasonal designs, celebrate the changing seasons. The book pairs easy-to-read black-and-white charts with detailed instructions that make it perfectly suited for intermediate to advanced stitchers. Lavish, full-color photos accompany ev

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Donna Kooler's Ultimate Stocking Collection(Leisure Arts #4082)

Kooler Design Studio

4.2

Presents a cross stitched stocking. From the fabulous stocking designs created by the world famous artists at Kooler Design Studio, this title selects 15 of the author's favorites. It also features alphabets for easy personalization, along with assembly instructions for the perfect finish.

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Art Nouveau Cross Stitch

Barbara Hammet

4.2

A step-by-step instruction book for 40 cross stitch designs influenced by artists of the Arts and Crafts movement and the Art Nouveau period, including Rennie Mackintosh, Tiffany and Lalique. The designs range from simple pincushions and cards to more complicated projects, such as a firescreen and all are illustrated with colour charts.

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Cross Stitch Wit and Wisdom: Over 45 Designs to Brighten Your Day

Joan Elliott

4.2

*An original collection of designs from one of cross-stitching's favorite designers and authors

*Will appeal to fans of Cross Stitch Sentiments and Sayings, which to date has sold almost 37,000 copies

In this timeless collection, cross stitchers will find a spectrum of projects that incorporate cheerful and meaningful meditations, proverbs, promises, blessings, and more. Celebrated cross stitche

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Fables & Fairy Tales to Cross Stitch: French Charm for Your Stitchwork

Véronique Enginger

4.2

Create lovely new "once upon a time" keepsakes with these 44 cross-stitch patterns, blending the traditional style of France with a charming contemporary simplicity. The designs are eye-catchingly lovely with their subtle colors, gentle humor, and delicate lines. They're all here: wily foxes, big bad wolves, city mice and country mice . . . not to mention princesses, enchanted worlds, and fun rhym

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Cross Stitch: Sentiments and Sayings

Joan Elliott

4.2

Joan Elliott's unique style and charm are given full rein in this wonderful collection of well-known sayings and warm-hearted sentiments to stitch. Gifts for friends and family abound in this new collection of cross stitch designs that combines the full range of Joan Elliott's creative talents with her love of language. All the styles for which she is well known are there - Celtic, Native American

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The Secret Garden of Cross Stitch

Thea Gouverneur, Heather Dewhurst

4.2

A collection of stylish cross stitch designs where Thea Gouverneur invites stitchers to share her passion by copying the natural beauty of well-loved flowers through the art of the needle. Her fresh style is charcteristic of European designs.

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Heirloom Christmas Stockings in Cross-Stitch

Better Homes and Gardens Books, Carol Field Dahlstrom

4.2

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365 Alphabets: Cross-Stitch All Through the Year

Kooler Design Studio

4.2

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Embroidery

DK

4.2

Embroidery is the ultimate stitch dictionary and the ideal guide to embroidery, whatever your level of expertise. The perfect reference guide to needlework, Embroidery is a comprehensive guide to inspire and inform sewers of all levels. Find advice on which thread, needles, or fabrics work with which techniques, and take a look at an incredible 200 stitches — with levels of difficulty, step-by-ste

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Mega Mini Cross Stitch: 900 Super Awesome Cross Stitch Motifs

Makoto Oozu

4.2

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

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Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches

Jan Eaton

4.2

The outstanding classic reference guide for embroiderers, now in paperback. First published in 1934, Mary Thomas's Dictionary of Embroidery Stitches has long been a well-loved favorite of novice and experienced embroiderers alike! The new and redesigned paperback edition of this indispensable handbook includes the internationally-renowned embroiderer Jan Eaton's revisions to the original text, wit

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Mini Cross Stitch Ornaments

Kooler Design Studio

4.2

With 116 designs to choose from, this title helps you find just the right ones to stitch for gift giving or to decorate your tree. It includes: Santas, angels, snowmen, and wreaths.

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Fast & Festive 50 Christmas Designs: Cross Stitch

Design Works Crafts Inc

4.2

Features charming cross stitch designs that you can use in a variety of creative projects. This title includes making framed pieces, embellishing garments, covering a photo album, decorating a pillow, making a gift bag and creating an ornament edged with cording.

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Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers

Jane Greenoff

4.2

In recent years, embroidery samplers have become highly collectible. Jane Greenoff uses her own historical sampler collection as the inspiration for over 30 unique antique style cross stitch designs so that you can begin a collection of your very own.

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The Cross Stitcher's Bible Project Book

Jane Greenoff

4.2

This collection of over 50 new designs includes ideas for incorporating beads, buttons and speciality thread in projects that are designed to give stitchers a chance to master new and more advanced techniques. The author is one of the world's most successful cross stitch designers with 17 previous books to her name.

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The Big Book of Cross-Stitch Designs: Over 900 Simple-to-Sew Decorative Motifs

Editors of Reader's Digest

4.2

From folk hearts and roses to ballet shoes and butterflies, inside this book there are motifs galore, plus dozens of project ideas to please every cross-stitch crafter.

Welcoming newcomers to the craft, this book clearly explains the stitches, shows how to prepare the fabric, includes more than 800 illustrated step-by-step instructions, plus supplies directions for a traditional cross-stitch samp

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The New Cross Stitcher's Bible: The Definitive Manual of Essential Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques

Jane Greenoff

4.2

This is a completely new and revised edition of the best-selling "Cross Stitcher's Bible", from one of the world's favourite cross stitch designers, Jane Greenoff. This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions.

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Christmas Cross-Stitch Treasures

Joan Elliott

4.2

A new treasury of Christmas designs that capture the good cheer and spirit of the holiday season are featured in this cross-stitch guide from internationally known designer Joan Elliott. Tradition and whimsy share the stage in this charming collection that includes Santa aloft on a magical reindeer, a snow princess and her enchanting woodland friends, a group of snowmen making the most of the holi

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Magickal Cross-Stitch: 25 Witchy Projects to Enchant Your Home

Lindsay Swearingen

4.2

Bewitching Designs to Bring the Occult to LifeLindsay 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 achieve

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The Magic Of The Forest In Cross Stitch And Watercolour

Jan Woodman

4.2

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Mother & Baby Animal, Cross Stitch

Pollyanna Pickering

4.2

Discover realistic animal artworks intricately brought to life in cross stitch, with this collection of designs from the internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Pollyanna Pickering.

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Zombie Cross-stitch

Erika Kern

4.2

Everything you need to stitch your brains out!

Every undead heart will be warmed by these gruesome and hilarious cross-stitch projects. Zombie Cross-stitch includes a 64-page book with an overview of basic techniques and instructions for creating a dozen cross-stitch patterns, plus all the materials needed to complete two projects. From baby bibs and pillow covers to office signs and door hangers,

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The Water's Edge in Cross Stitch

Jayne Netley Mayhew, Nicki Wheeler

4.2

From village ponds to ocean dolphins, this book presents a collection of cross stitch designs from the water's edge. The book caters for stitchers of all abilities and tastes - from simple star fish designs to the more delicate depiction of an estuary scene where a dragonfly flits through a group of wild irises and reeds - the authors provide all the necessary stitching instructions together with

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A Woman's World In Cross Stitch

Joan Elliott

4.1

A collection of original cross stitch designs capturing all aspects of a woman's life, from the demands of work and the joys of leisure to family commitments and the importance of friends.

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Cross-Stitch to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 40 Simple Patterns

Leah Lintz

4.1

Maximize the fun of needlework and minimize the stress!

Discover how relaxing and satisfying crafting can be! In Cross-Stitch to Calm you'll stitch away your stress with this simple, yet meditative craft. Only a bit of embroidery floss, a needle, and fabric are needed.

40 unique, yet simple cross-stitch patterns are featured, along the themes of Creatures, Nature, Symbols, and Words. Plus, author

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501 Cross Stitch Designs

Sam Hawkins

4.1

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The Best of Teresa Wentzler Sampler Collection

Teresa Wentzler

4.1

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Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch for All Seasons

Mary Engelbreit, Carol Field Dahlstrom

4.1

-- 70 projects from 12 popular designs by Mary Engelbreit.
-- Beginner to difficult levels of stitching; color charts for finishing the project.

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101 Christmas Minis, Book 2 (Leisure Arts #5523)

Kooler Design Studio

4.1

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Crochet for Beginners: A Stitch Dictionary with Step-by-Step Illustrations and 10 Easy Projects

Arica Presinal

4.1

Learn how to crochet with this complete beginner's guideWith just a little yarn and a crochet hook, you can enjoy a relaxing new hobby while creating beautiful gifts, garments, and decor. This crochet book for beginners shows you how to get started with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for 30 fundamental crochet stitches and techniques—plus a collection of fun projects to help you pract

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Thread Folk: A Modern Makers Book of Embroidery Projects and Artistic Collaborations

Libby Moore

4.1

A modern refresh of an age-old craft!

Author Libby Moore teaches basic embroidery stitches and how to choose materials, and shares original patterns with easy-to-remove perforated pages.

Thread Folk Includes:
• 15 embroidery projects
• Step-by step instructions & modern patterns
• 14 different stitches, from straight stitch to lazy daisy
• Techniques to stitch on clothes, shoes, tote bags, and pillows

Th

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Twisted Stitches: 30 Corrupt Cross Stitch and Embroidery Designs

Phil Davison

4.1

Inspired by popular culture, Twisted Stitches brings a contemporary twist to cross stitch designs with wicked results. Stitch cards or pictures featuring sinister skulls or zombies. Decorate your home with towels bordered in barbed wire, jar covers crawling with bugs or a set of pillows that feature a fly meeting a comic book "splat!" demise. Create cool accessories like a "game over" laptop cover

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The Best of Teresa Wentzler Fantasy Collection, Vol. 2 (Leisure Arts #4661)

Teresa Wentzler

4.1

A collection of fantasy designs that presents cross stitch scenes from fairy tales and fables.

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Picture It in Cross Stitch

Jo Verso

4.1

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Subversive Cross Stitch Coloring and Activity Book: 40 Ways to Stop Freaking Out

Julie Jackson

4.1

Bestselling creator of Subversive Cross Stitch Julie Jackson brings her unique brand of snark to the Subversive Cross Stitch Coloring and Activity Book, with 40 fun activities (for grown-ups only.) Bonus bookmark included!

For the first time, Julie Jackson’s sassy cross-stitch designs are available in coloring book form. Julie doesn’t hold back and neither should you. An adult activity book that c

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A Cameo of the Past Cross Stitch Pattern (Leisure Arts Leaflet 520) (Book Eight)

Paula Vaughan

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The World of Cross Stitching | October 2026

The World of Cross Stitching

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The World of Cross Stitching brings together craft experts and a community of stitchers to help you create fabulous cross stitch patterns, from traditional and stylish to cute and pretty. Whether you’re an expert stitcher or just beginning, The World of Cross Stitching is with you every stitch of the way.

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Cross Stitch Motif Series 6: Kitchen: 180 New Cross Stitch Models

Maria Diaz

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Each title in the Cross Stitch Motif series contains dozens of themed borders, small and large images, and samplers to inspire an endless array of stitching projects. Easy-to-follow color charts and a color pattern key for each page make each book a useful addition to every design library.

The variety of culinary and food motifs in this collection will inspire cross-stitchers to create designs usin

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Counted Cross Stitch: Art Deco F. Champenois (Art Deco Counted Cross Stitch Book 1)

Miss Whimsy

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Sue Cook's Wonderful Cross Stitch Collection: Featuring Hundreds of Original Designs

Sue Cook

4.1

What do you want to do with your cross-stitch--"write a story" with a needle and thread or embroider a homey sampler to warm up a room? Hold onto holiday memories or tell everyone about your favorite things? Welcome to the most wonderful cross stitch collection, where there's a design for every holiday, every room in the home, and everyone who deserves a one-of-a kind gift. Stitch seashore scenes,

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America the Beautiful Cross Stitch: Stitch 30 of America's Most Iconic National Parks and Monuments

becker&mayer!

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RSN: Embroidered Boxes (Royal School of Needlework Guides) (RSN series): Techniques, projects & pure inspiration

Heather Lewis

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The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch

Barbara Hammet

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A collection of over 40 cross stitch designs inspired by William Morris, the famous 19th century decorative artist, whose designs are as popular today as they were during his lifetime more than a century ago.

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A Selection of Designs Inspired by Iznik and Delft Pottery in Cross Stitch

Durene Jones

4.0

Inspired by the great diversity of Iznik and Delft pottery, this book brings to you a selection of bright, modern designs. The patterns in this book are varied in both their size and complexity, from small designs for tags, pincushions, and cards to more involved designs for pictures and other display items. Many are simple, quick to stitch, and usable in multiple ways. An individual small design

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Julie Hasler's Fantasy Cross Stitch

Julie S. Hasler

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It's fantastic! Sew celestial beauty with 12 zodiac designs: make window hangings, cards, and box lids, and decorate clothes. Embellish cushions and small gift items with mythical beasts like Pegasus. It's a whiz to sew a wizard throw and bed linen, and mermaid pictures. 35 charted designs illustrate the power of symbols. The considerable talents of best-selling author Julie Hasler really make the

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Cross Stitch Teddies

Joan Elliott

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Teddy bears fascinate both the young and the young at heart, and here is a book of projects to appeal to each and every member of the family. There are whimsical designs that celebrate every occasion, from a teddy bear sampler to welcome a new arrival, a birthday banner and greetings cards, to a patchwork sewing set and personalized recipe book cover The beauty of antique teddy bears is captured i

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The Big Book of Christmas Quickies (Leisure Arts #3290)

Leisure Arts

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Flower Portraits in Cross Stitch

Thea Gouverneur

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Christmas Cross Stitch

Michael Powell

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Create twenty unique and whimsical Christmas cross-stitch designs with this latest addition to the Twenty to Make series. Emulate Michael Powell's distinctive cross-stitch style to make Christmas cards or samplers as special gifts for friends and family. Designs range from festive candle arrangements to vintage winter street scenes, and each design is accompanied by an easy-to-follow stitching gui

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The Stockings Were Hung

Leisure Arts

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The sixteenth book in Leisure Arts' Christmas Remembered series, this all-new volume is filled with gorgeous cross stitch Christmas stockings, along with coordinating projects such as ornaments, embellished clothing, mini pillows, decorated baskets, books, Afghans, and more. Many of the designs wee adapted for cross stitch from vintage prints, greeting cards, and lithographs others were created by

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Reader's Digest Complete Book Of Cross Stitch And Counted Thread Techniques

Eleanor Van Zandt

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Pusheen: A Cross-Stitch Kit

Claire Belton

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Craft your very own Pusheen masterpieces with Pusheen: A Cross-Stitch Kit!

Pusheen is the Internet's favorite chubby tabby who has warmed the hearts of millions with her animated GIFs and comics. For fans of I Am Pusheen the Cat; Pusheen: A Magnetic Kit; and the Pusheen coloring books, this craft kit includes everything you need to create cute embroidered designs of the lazy, lovable feline:

A 32-pa

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Donna Kooler's 999 Fabulous Cross-Stitch Patterns

Donna Kooler

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The ultimate collection of cross-stitch designs!

Try this wealth of irresistible patterns that can be used by themselves to make charming trinkets or combined to make delightful motifs. From mischievous kittens and dozens of different alphabets to carousels and cupids, the hardest part of these designs is choosing which one to stitch first!