The New Cross Stitcher's Bible: The Definitive Manual of Essential Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))

Too much information on various types of stitching and not enough on basic cross stitching. If you want information on various stitches and how to move forward in embroidery it is a good book. I did not think it explained things very well. Still a good reference book. Despite everything I would buy again to have on hand.

I now have a large library of Cross Stitch reference books but I thought that I would add this just to see. I am delighted that I did. It is a comprehensive look at cross stitch and other styles of needlework that compliment and add to cross stitch design. Many of the tips and techniques were unknown to me or skills I didn't possess as my focus was strictly cross stitch. I didn't realize until I looked at this book how limited my choices were and how simple it would be to enhance my pieces. I have learned so much just by scanning my copy. It may take practice to develop some of the skills but it's worth the time invested. The detail put into this book is exceptiomal. If you don't own one of these, get one. If you are a needleworker, you won't be sorry. I know that if I were stranded somewhere with just a few needlework items this would be one of the books I'd have by my side. Enjoy!!!

I really enjoy this little book of small treasures. It has a lot of information about different types of cross-stitch styles and works. Lots of free patterns. I had never heard of 'Blackwork' or 'Hardanger'; now I will be taking my future projects to the next level. She discusses all the new types of flosses and threads. This is a must have to get people in love with cross-stitch.

This book is exceptional Especially for new cross stitchers. This book can show you and answer almost any question you have on cross stitches.Book every cross stitchers should have.

I used to do some needlework years ago, and decided to do a project this year to use at my church, so actual people will see it. I needed help on the basics, and quickly! I found an older version of this book in the library, and it was so useful, I have bought a copy. It talks about the differences in threads, how to choose number of strands, which way to stitch, fabrics, basics of the stitches, reading a chart, all of that. Very helpful reference.

Unfortunately the book is does not describe many cross sritch terms i was hoping to have explained such as parking, railroading, frogging, etc. So it is of no use to me. I will donate it to the library.

I've been doing cross-stitch since I was a child, but I was self taught and limited to the basic half dozen stitches. This book really opened my eyes to the variation of cross-stitch that is available to advanced stitchers. Now I feel like I once again have something to learn. My only complaint would be I wish she would show popular variations of stitches. For example her 3/4 stitch, it seems like a 50/50 split among stitchers about whether to anchor the long thread or have the long thread cover the short thread, but she only mentions the one way.

This is quite a nice spiral bound book (I bought used). The one question it does not answer is how to transcribe a cross stitch design onto fabric using either a special pencil or perhaps special paper.Counted cross stitching is time consuming and for my old eyes I prefer something that does not involve so much counting! I may just try to use my special blue pen (the ink washes out with water) and just sketch the major parts of my very busy cross stitch design onto the fabric. The design I purchased is counted and covers the entire fabric and will be very labor intensive.Otherwise, this is a very handy little book to have and I really appreciate the color photos, the little notes from the author and of course that it is spiral bound to lie flat.

As a newbie to the world of Cross Stitch, I saw this book and as Amazon let you look before you buy, I couldn't resist!!This book is absolutely STUNNING!!!! This has to be on your 'to buy' list - it definitely wont disappoint, I guarantee!!!!!!5 stars very well deserved!!!!

This is a superb manual for cross stitchers in particular but covers other topics as well.Wonderful photographs that encourage you to have a go at your own project. Excellent instructions for the beginner but a really useful tool for any level of expertise. Brilliant and a pleasure just to flip through with a cup of tea as well. X

Great book, love the spiral binding, all printing & diagrams clearly set out. For beginners & experienced, a good book to own.

A wonderful little book stuffed with cross stitch hints and designs with variations on cross stitch using different techniques such as black work drawn threads and beadwork. Superb designs all in a modern theme and full of inspiration.

A concise, useful book that is really helpful for anyone starting a cross stitch project. Really recomend!