2781 - Beaded Birds of the Four Seasons— Charted for Counted Beadwork and Counted Cross-Stitch
             by Carol Krob
   This book contains four patterns which can be stitched on 14-count evenweave cloth with floss or beads or a combination of both. The attractive designs feature a Mallard duck for autumn, a cardinal for winter, a bluebird for spring and a hummingbird for summer. Specific instructions are given for stitching with beads and a floss-comparison charts for DMC and Anchor floss are also given. $6.98

2776 - Country Life—Counted Thread
           by Polly Carbonari
     This book contains six sampler-style “Pennsylvania Dutch” designs. One is for a wedding and another for the birth of a child (with alphabets for personalization). The remaining designs include one listing the many attributes of parents, a little red school house, an old-fashioned kitchen featuring the heart of the home, and a bedroom scene with father reading the Bible, as well as for stitching and finishing. $6.98

2777 -  Country Wisdom—Counted Thread
             by Polly Carbonari
     This book contains six sampler-style “Pennsylvania Dutch” designs, featuring various virtues for life. Included are Love (sharing hearts), Joy (together with family), Patience (is always rewarded),  Sharing (working together)  and Serenity (the Serenity Prayer), as well as instructions for stitching and finishing. $6.98

2775 - Darling Dinosaurs—
Charted for Counted Thread Embroidery & Applique
             by Jean D. Crowther
This book contains patterns for ten different dinosaurs with short factual description of the species (click on “more information on this book” to see which dinosaurs are included).The original illustrations were drawn for children but the patterns are also suitable for adults. They are mainly designed in simple backstitch outlines with a possibility of twenty-two color combinations. They can be stitched on even-weave material, on clothing with waste canvas, or the designs can be adapted as an applique. Detailed instructions are included as well as an alphabet for personalization. $6.98   

2793 - Elegance—
             Exquisite Doily Patterns Charted for Cross-stitch
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     These designs are cross-stitch adaptations of traditional crochet and tatted patterns worked in single-color or variegated. The patterns include Star of Hope, Brocade, Soutache, Irish Rose with Tatted Border, Whirligig with Pansies, and Christmas Holly, as well as hairpin and window lace and a lace handkerchief. Detailed instructions and full-color illustrations are given. $6.98

2782 - Fabric Foto Framers—
Picture and Greeting Card Mats
in Counted Cross-Stitch
             by Barb Renkema
     The interesting concept of creating mats for photographs by stitching designs on even-weave material is presented in this book with designs appropriate for pictures of babies, children, holidays and sports, as well as a six-year growth chart. Complete instructions for stitching and cutting the mat are included.  $6.98

2796 - Feathered Philosophies—
Wise Sayings From the Birds
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     This book is full of creative bits of wisdom accented by different varieties of birds. Hens, roosters, geese, owls, quails and even a confused eagle illustrate such sayings as “When all else fails, wing it”, “Don’t let the world get you down”, and “It ain’t easy being an eagle-type person in a turkey-type world.” See the “More Information on This Book” button for a complete list of the sayings. Detailed instructions and a floss-needed and comparison chart for DMC, Royal Mouliné and Anchor floss are included. $6.98

2798 - Friends Forever—
Memorable Moments of Childhood
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     Six designs taken from the lives of children are illustrated by two “Hummel-type” figures accompanied by a dog and cat. The children are depicted as playing on a tire-swing, playing in the rain, chasing a butterfly, and fishing. Detailed instructions are included. $6.98

2799 - Garden Goodies—
Cheerful Messages to Brighten the Kitchen
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     These twenty-two cute designs have puns based on fruits and vegetables. The design sizes are each only about 30 x 30 squares so they can be quickly stitched and finished to add humor and interest to jar tops, place-mats, book covers or any number of other items. Quips such as “We’re a perfect pear”, “I’m so grapeful for you”, “Thank you berry much” and “You’re so sweet, even in a pickle” are included along with detailed stitching and suggested finishing instructions. See the “More Information on This Book” button for a list of the sayings.  $6.98

2788 - Grampy Doodles—
Use CroPoint to Create Your Own Afghans
             by C.R.N. Shepherd
     This exciting crochet technique allows different colors to be added without knots or tails and the finished piece to have no “wrong” side. Grampy Doodles are the designer’s answer to “granny-squares”, using from three to six different colors and worked in four different sizes. However, the entire piece is worked one row at a time so there is no sewing together and the afghan is completely reversible. Detailed instructions for the technique and designing your own afghan are included. $6.98

2791 - Introducing CroPoint—
The Sensational new Technique  that Adapts Needlepoint and Cross-Stitch Patterns to Crochet
           by C.R.N. Shepherd
     This exciting crochet technique allows a person to use any graphed pattern (cross-stitch or needlepoint) to create projects such as afghans, placemats or pot holders. Any weight yarn can be used, the different colors are added without knots or tails, and the finished piece has no “wrong” side. Detailed instructions for the technique and designing your own project are included. $6.98

2797 - Mottos for Many Moods—
Humorous Slogans to Brighten Your Day
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     These 14 cheerful sayings are created from interesting block letters accented by small animals or other figures. Stitched on 14-count Aida cloth, they will fit into a 5" x 7" frame. Detailed instructions and a floss-needed and comparison chart for DMC, Anchor and Royal Mouliné floss are included. See the “More Information on This Book” button for a list of the sayings. $6.98

2790 - Murphy’s Laws—
Philosophical Quips in Counted Cross-stitch
             by Annette Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     These 12 tongue-in-cheek sayings are designed with borders of small appropriate motifs such as “If it works, don’t fix it!” (surrounded by hammers) and “If everything seems to be coming your way, you’re probably in the wrong lane” (with colorful cars) . Stitched on 14-count Aida cloth, they will fit into a 5" x 7" frame.  Detailed instructions and a floss-needed and comparison chart for DMC, Anchor and Royal Mouliné floss are included. See the “More Information on This Book” button for a list of the sayings. $6.98

2779 - Murphy Strikes Again!—
More Murphy’s Laws in Cross-Stitch
             by Jean D. Crowther
This book contains patterns for eleven different light-hearted sayings adapted from books by Arthur Bloch, “Murphy’s Law and other reasons why things go wrong!”  “Murphy’s Law Book Two” and “Murphy’s Law Book Three” (click on “more information on this book” for the specific sayings). The finished designs are approximately 5” x 7” with appropriate borders. Each saying is a cute quip on the frustrations of life. $6.98

2794 - Paint Your Own Rainbow—
             Upbeat Mottos for the Young in Heart
           by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     These 11 cute sayings are designed with small motifs of animals or other figures such as “When one stops to think one must not forget to start again” (with a turtle) and “Smile - Sunshine is good for your teeth” (with five colorful cats). Stitched on 14-count Aida cloth, they will fit into a 5" x 7" frame. Detailed instructions and a floss-needed and comparison chart for DMC, Anchor and Royal Mouliné floss are included. See the “More Information on This Book” button for a list of the sayings. $6.98

2774 - Puppies ‘n’ Pooches—
Charted for Counted Thread, Embroidery & Applique
             by Jean D. Crowther
     This book contains patterns for thirteen different breeds of dogs. (click on “more information on this book” to see which breeds are included).The original illustrations were done for children but the patterns are also suitable for adults. They are mainly designed in simple backstitch outlines with the appropriate shading colors for the breed. They can be stitched on even-weave material, on clothing with waste canvas, or the designs can be adapted as an applique. Detailed instructions are included as well as an alphabet for personalization. $6.98
 

2800 - Sweet and Sassy—
             Easy Counted Cross-stitch Designs
for Children and Beginners
           by Kathy Anderson
     This is a book for the beginner cross-stitcher. The 18 designs (nine of them are less than 20 x 20 squares) are very simple and easily done, even by children, especially appropriate for a church group or 4-H club. Detailed stitching and finishing instructions and a floss-needed and comparison chart for DMC, Anchor and J.P. Coats are included. $6.98

2789 -  Teddy Bears and Toys—
Playtime Memories in Counted Cross-stitch
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
     These seven different teddy bears are designed with them playing with old-fashioned nursery toys. They can be stitched as individual pictures or matching sets. Four different borders can be added in seven different color combinations. Detailed instructions and a floss-needed and comparison chart for DMC, Anchor and Royal Mouliné floss are included. See the “More Information on This Book” button for a list of the designs. $6.98

2803 - The 12 Days of Christmas—
Counted Cross-stitch Embroidery with The Personal Touch
             by Annete Bradshaw & Gwyn Franson
   The classic theme of “12 Days of Christmas” is illustrated with small designs that can be stitched as individual ornaments, bell pulls, a patchwork Christmas tree, a Christmas stocking, a Christmas-tree skirt or other projects. There are also two different renditions of the theme designed in a Christmas tree motif and three alphabets with four borders. Detailed instructions for stitching and framing or finishing the projects are included.  $7.98 

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