Never before have so many loved and respected cross stitch designers, including Sue Cook, Sam Hawkins and Helen Philipps, worked together to bring readers such a unique and imaginative collection of charming and original card designs. This collection of more than 130 cross stitch greetings to celebrate all of life's special occasions features: * 50 different occasions in six themed chapters * Contributions from 10 of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers * Designs for circular, square, rectangular and shaped card mounts, as well as gift tag and place name cards Furthermore, each designer brings to the collection his or her own special skill, and with 50 different occasions covered, including birthdays, weddings, Hanukkah, Easter, Mother's & Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more, this book is sure to become a favorite.
Welcome Baby; Birth congratulations: boy/girl traditional; boy/girl
cute; twins; triplets; christening; baby's first birthday; Happy Birthday;
Birthday boy and girl (any age); teen designs; for a dad/brother; for a
mum/sister; for people with passions - cricketers, sailors, sewers, cooks;
40th, 60th and 70th and adult any age; Weddings and Anniversaries;
Valentines; engagement; wedding day; wedding anniversaries I-10; silver,
gold, ruby, diamond; The Year's Special Days; New year; Chinese new year;
Fourth July; Hanukkah; Easter; Mother's day; Father's day; Hallowe'en;
Thanksgiving; St Patrick's day; Christmas; Santas; angels; nativity;
candlemass; stocking; stained glass arch; Christmas wreath; winter garden;
penguin; snowman; Christmas tree; Special Wishes; Thank you; driving test;
for a friend; bon voyage; graduation; exam success; driving test; good luck;
new job; new home; get well; retirement; confirmation; Basic Materials and
Techniques; Alphabet/Number Charts
Julie Cook, a master of cross stitch animal designs whose work appears regularly in the UK's leading cross stitch magazines. Sue Cook, the author of two cross stitch books: Cross Stitch Inspirations and Sue Cook's Wonderful Cross Stitch Collection. Claire Crompton who worked for many years in the design studio at DMC. Maria Diaz, one-time manager of the DMC design department, and a regular contributor to the UK's leading cross stitch magazines. Sam Hawkins, the author of many tens of cross stitch books including Sam Hawkins Celebrates Cross Stitch. Susan Penny, one of the founder editors of Needlecraft, Cross Stitcher and Cross Stitch Collection. Helen Philipps, a greeting card designer and author of two cross stitch books, most recently Helen Philipps Cross Stitch Garden Notebook. Mari Richards, a regular contributor to many of the popular cross stitch magazines and designer of cross stitch cards for Impress. Lesley Teare, one of DMC's leading embroidery designers. Anne E Wilson, a freelance designer, who trained in fine art at the Glasgow School of Art.
