Jo Verso's World of Cross Stitch: 1001 Motifs, Borders and Pattern Ideas

By Jo Verso and Verso

Book Overview

The author of Picture it in Cross Stitch and Cross Stitch Cards and Keepsakes presents more than 1000 patterns which enable readers to design their own embroideries. All the motifs, borders and patterns have been produced on a mix-and-match basis, allowing embroiderers to choose and combine those applicable to their own projects. The patterns cover such topics as home and family life, church and school activities, sporting achievements, and life on the farm and at sea. Also included are many designs from all over the world, so that souvenirs of holidays can be stitched, or gifts for family and friends abroad.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715399497
• ISBN13: 9780715399491
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great Resource for Creating Original Pieces

This book is fantastic particularly for beginning designers. The variety of motifs from around the world are unique and fun. Once you have mastered the simple motifs, you are free to interpret these desings with more sophisticated color patterns, backstitching, beading or more. Are these simple motifs....yes. Can you combine them to created more mature themes? In some cases, yes. There are themed motifs, unique animals from around the world, transportation, occupational, international themes, florals, borders etc. I think this would be an excellent investment. At the current prices, who can complain? In addition, if you have the opportunity to introduce someone to cross stitch, this would be a welcome teaching aide.

1001 MOTIFS,BORDERS AND IDEAS

FANTASTIC, ALTHOUGH I HAVE VIEWED ANOTHER BOOK OF JO'S AND CAN NOT REMEMBER THE NAME WHICH I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE,YET AGAIN CROSS STITCH.