Handmade X-Stitch Patterns for Crafting

This modern cross-stitch design and project book offers a fresh twist on traditional cross-stitching, perfect for trend-conscious crafters. It starts with a comprehensive guide to materials and tools, followed by step-by-step instruction in fundamental cross-stitch techniques. Learn to read patterns and create your own designs from scratch. The book features 20 varied projects, divided into Simple, Trickier, and Challenging sections, including buttons, hair bobbles, brooches, and more. Explore working with different scales from miniature designs to large-scale canvases and rugs. The final chapter, “Thinking Outside the Box,” inspires with alternative materials and creative ideas.