Storybook Favorites in Cross-Stitch

by Gillian Souter

Book Overview

Offering cross-stitch patterns of a variety of favorite storybook characters from Madeline and Babar to Peter Rabbit and Winnie-the-Pooh, a project guide provides step-by-step instruction for a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525456139
• ISBN13: 9780525456131
• Release Date: May 1996
• Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.8" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Be aware: There are two different editions, with different pattern selections.

I purchased this book to do a blanket for my daughter. She adores Madeline, so I wanted to make sure I included it. Every review says this book has Madeline, as well as Pooh Bear, Babar, and Paddington. I must have gotten an older edition, because those patterns aren't here. What's included in the copy of "Storybook Favorites in Cross Stitch" I just received:. * Blinky Bill. * Peter Rabbit. * Babar the Elephant. * Spot (from Where's Spot?). * Miffy (Dick Bruna). * Paddington. * Duck (Stephen Cartwright). * Peter Pan. * Angelina Ballerina. * Apple Tree Farm (Farmyard Tales). * Rupert the Bear. I wish I had known there were two different versions of this book. The designs are cute, but I'm missing half of the reasons I bought it.

Darling

This is a really cute cross stitch book of some of the classic fairy tale figures.Easy to stitch patterns also

My Favorite Cross-Stitch Book!

These designs are adorable, like others have said, but I had to add--this is not just a same ol' Peter Rabbit / Pooh Bear book. As a new mom, I was a bit tired of finding baby designs for the nursery in nothing but Peter and Pooh. Nothing against these characters, mind you, but I wanted something a little . . . different. Well, I've had great success with this book! I had heard of Duck, but really wasn't too familiar with him--but he and his pals are adorable. Ditto for the "Apple Tree Farm" section (which you can do as a sampler or separate designs). Very Britishy, and perfect for an anglophile like me! Made me a big fan of the illustrator (Stephen Cartwright). Also, this book has a section on Miffy! Wow! You don't find that just anywhere. I, too, wish Gillian Souter would do a sequel to this great book! I'd like to see Little Critter, Wild Things, Lilly (of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse), and some Rosemary Wells characters. One last note. The designs here are very well done--the transfer of an illustration to the cross-stitch format is very smooth, and my completed designs were very much like the actual illustrations! A nice addition is the alphabet patterns in the back for you to personalize your designs. They're a good couple of fonts which I've used repeatedly.

Storybook Quilt

I have selected 12 of the exceptional designs from Gillian Souter's book to creat a quilt for my granddaughter. Among the choices (hard to make) were: Babar/Celeste, Madeline, Paddington, Pooh, Angelina, Spot and Duck. Her designs are easy to follow. I am using an 18-count afghan type (washable) fabric and DMC floss. I would recommend this book to "Grammies" everywhere. Many good projects; I just happen to be making a quilt at present.

Lots of classic characters in cross stitch.

A great resource for anyone who stitches for children. With hard to find cross stitch patterns for many beloved characters, such as: classic Pooh, Angelina Ballerina, Madeline, Apple Tree Farm, Spot, and others. Easy to follow charts and beautiful pictures of finished pieces. A must have for any cross stitcher!

Wonderful patterns for the child at heart

I bought this book especially for the Classic Pooh patterns I couldn't seem to find anywhere. However, every pattern in here is adorable and the ones I completed charm me still every time I look at them. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys children's patterns, or wants to give an adorable gift to someone.

great book to use for many projects

This is the best cross-stitch book I own. It has many familiar characters from children's literature, like Madeline, Spot and Winnie-the-Pooh. I've used the designs to make center squares for baby quilts! I hate to give them up. I hope Ms. Souter does another--how about Curious George, Arthur and the Richard Scarry bunch?