3-D Cross Stitch More Than 25 Original Designs

by Evershed, Meg

• ISBN13: 9781402707964
• ISBN10: 1402707967
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

"Excellent instructions augmented by clear illustrations, graphics, and photographs."Booklist. "This unique book is highly recommended."Library Journal. "Whether you're looking to create keepsakes for yourself or for a friend, you're sure to cherish the creative ideas offered by Evershed."Country Victorian. Take your cross-stitching skills into the third dimension. All these imaginative and attractive finished pieces do more than just hang on the wall. Some, including a jewelry box and flower vase, can serve very practical purposes; others, such as the amazing decorative cross-stitch country village with an array of buildings, should be picked up and viewed from all four sides. Stitch colorful, scented town houses, keepsake clocks, charming dolls' house furniture, and more.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 6
Scented Town Houses	p. 8
Lavender House	p. 10
The Lacing Method of Construction	p. 12
Cockleshell House	p. 14
Wisteria House	p. 16
St Clement's House	p. 18
Cross Stitch Village	p. 20
The Flint Cottage	p. 22
The Sandwich Method of Construction	p. 26
The Village Store	p. 28
The Spinning Wheel Craft Shop	p. 32
The Bothy--A Thatched Cottage	p. 36
The Hall--A Small Country House	p. 40
The Swan Inn	p. 44
The Parish Church	p. 50
Keepsakes	p. 56
Bird House Money Box	p. 58
Cartoon Money Box	p. 64
Time To Sew Clock	p. 69
Blue and Silver Jewellery Box	p. 74
Silhouette Trinket Box	p. 79
Green Trinket Box	p. 82
Flower Vase	p. 85
Doll's House Furniture	p. 88
Sofa, Chair and Footstool	p. 90
Bed, Bed Linen and Dressing Table	p. 97
Cot for the Nursery	p. 103
Toy Box for the Playroom	p. 106
Materials and Techniques	p. 108
Suppliers	p. 112
Acknowledgements	p. 112
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