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Title: Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch for All Seasons
ISBN: 0696207079
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Publicate Date: 1998-01
Publish: 1998-01
List Price: $29.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Hardcover
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1: Simple, colorful patterns that capture the charm and magic of Engelbreit at her best!
After longing for "Mary Engelbreit Cross Stitch for All Seasons," but balking at the high price, I eventually picked up a copy for a song in a bargain bin. I am a longtime fan of Mary Engelbreit's whimsical work, and copies of several of her more famous works (Everyone needs their own Spot, It's Good to be Queen) grace my home.
"Cross Stitch For All Seasons" includes cross stitch adaptations of Engelbreit's signature works such as Everyone Needs Their Own Spot, Believe, and It's Good to be Queen in a variety of uses: as pillows, basket liners, placemats, bookends, button covers, treat bags and more.
The book is arranged in four seasons (Autumn, Winter, Spring, Summer), and projects are grouped accordingly. Halloween treats include a centerpiece, treat bag, candy corn button covers, basket liners and more. Spring features handy gifts for the gardener. Baby and wedding projects are also included, along with "Breit ideas" and a handy section on cross-stitch basics.
The patterns are easy to read, both in the choice of colors and in the size of the patterns themselves. I would classify the stitching level as moderately difficult, and based on the numerous color photos of finished projects that grace the book, the patterns are very close to the originals. Ranging from quick and easy (button covers) to down and dirty (double-layered, matted wedding plaques), this is sure to please any cross-stitcher who loves the timeless art of Mary Engelbreit.
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2: Good, but...
bought the book - love the designs (am currently going cross eyed doing "believe" as a present for my mother).
the ONE problem (and it's not insignificant) is that the ink runs. If you're at ALL a "hands on" stitcher, make sure to photocopy the designs and work from those - i smudged out a very large section of one of the designs by accident.
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3: My first cross stitch book
This book was WONDERFUL!! She broke it up into various themes and her puppies were the cutest I have ever seen. Also I enjoyed the fact that along with the patterns she gave great ideas for how to turn the patterns into wonderful accessories for your home. I would HIGHLY recommend that this book become part of your cross stitch library. Also, check out her first book about cross stitch. It is a little more involved but still a good part of any collection.
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4: Not quite what I expected
I am very surprised at the high ratings this book has been given, the new "Look Inside" feature is wonderful,if I had the chance to look inside the book before ordering it,I definitely would not have bought it. Most designs are thematic:christmas, halloween,mother goose and puppies. I only liked some of the garden designs. To be fair I should say that the layout of this book is very good along with its well defined charts, other than that it's over-rated.
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5: Gorgeous Designs
The cover of this book gives a taste of the wonderful things to come. The designs are colourful and refreshing, and the charts are coloured and easy to read. I can't wait to stitch the 'Home Sweet Home' sampler. There are also great ideas for using the designs in innovative ways. This book is a classic for cross stitchers. Designs run over all the seasons, and include Christmas designs, things for children, and lovely things for the home. I have enjoyed just browsing through it and reading the helpful ideas and suggestions!
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