Alphabets and Samplers: 40 Cross Stitch and Charted Designs

by Brenda Keyes

Book Overview

For centuries, alphabets and initials have provided favourite designs for stitchers of all abilities, they were used especially for monograms and traditional samplers. This collection presents 40... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0715399837
• ISBN13: 9780715399835
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.7" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

A gorgeous book

This book is beautiful -- it could almost double as a coffee table book! The projects are suitable for all sorts of occasions and are all easily customizable. I highly recommend this book to any cross-stitcher, regardless of skill level -- it could keep you busy for the next two years!

I was inspired.

There are color photos of each design, black and white charts, a stitch directory, instructions and finishing techniques. The 15 alphabets include: traditional, floral, Assisi, lower case and Victorian. There is a conversion chart of DMC to Anchor. The 40 designs in this book are inspiring and I am always looking for alphabets to stitch.

Inspiring letters

Original, well explained and a great source of inspiration! One wants to start stitching immediately, and looks for any excuse to do so.

Excellent book

This book was a checkout from my local library and after bringing it home and viewing it I was enthralled with every page! I knew that I would be referring to it many times over so instead of rechecking it out at the library numerous times I decided to buy the book.It has so many nice patterns for the beginner and the advanced cross stitcher.The only problem is trying to decide which one I want to stitch first!I have been doing cross stitching for many years and this is the first book that has everything imaginable to stitch!

Wonderful Samplers for Every Occasion

I love this book! All of the alphabets and samplers are beautiful, and you are sure to find the perfect project whether you are creating a gift for someone special or looking for something to brighten up an area of your home.Also, the author gives lots of ideas for finishing the projects, along with plenty of color photos to give you ideas. She gives recommended colors, using DMC, but also includes a chart which compares DMC to other commonly used floss brands. The photos also show several of the alphabets or samplers done up in colors different from the ones in the chart, so there is plenty of leeway for your own creativity. I definitely recommend this book, especially for beginners.