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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BC Paperback
  • Publication: 09 April 2013
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781844486571
  • Carton Qty: 100
  • Size: 155x215 mm
  • Illustrations: 50
  • Pages: 48
  • RRP: $9.95
  • Series: Twenty to Make
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20 to Stitch: Mini Cross Stitch

$9.95

by Michael Powell


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Book Description

Join Michael Powell in his quirky world of cross stitch in this book. Stitch twenty gorgeous designs in Michael's distinctive and popular style, ranging from colourful daisies and bright hearts to mini landscapes. These tiny cross stitch pieces are perfect for framing as they are, or you can use them on greetings cards, as bookmarks or as the centrepiece of a cushion or handbag.
A great source of fun, mini cross stitch designs covering a range of subjects.

Michael Powell provides twenty mini cross stitch designs, each accompanied by a full-colour chart, key and general instructions. Each of Michael's unique, quirky contemporary designs measures approximately 3½ x 3½in (9 x 9cm), though the designs come in a variety of formats and include tall, narrow designs as well as borders. All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or evenweave fabric.

There's a broad range of subjects to choose from, including country cottages, flowers, hearts, and festive Christmas trees, so whatever the occasion, there is bound to be a design that suits it perfectly. There are general instructions and simple stitch diagrams at the beginning of the book, so even those new to cross stitch will be able to accomplish all of the projects, as well as notes on fabric preparation and washing instructions.

  • 20 mini cross stitch designs
  • Unique, quirky, contemporary designs
  • A broad range of subjects suitable for all occasions

Table of Contents

Introduction 4
Stitching instructions 6
Simple daisy 8
Heart with jewels 10
Garden shed 12
Cupcake hearts 14
Orange tree at sunset 16
Chapel in moonlight 18
Queen of hearts 20
Cottage with orange trees 22
Mountain cottage 24
Heart border 26
Border with flower 28
Hearts in tall glass vase 30
White village 32
Heart dangle 34
Sunny windowsill 36
Christmas tree with snow 38
Bunch of flowers 40
Birthday cake 42
Country cottage 44
Daisies 46

Extra Information

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About the Author

About Michael Powell

Michael Powell's love of buildings and architecture are the main inspiration for his work, normally created in pen and ink and watercolour. Michael's unique style translates brilliantly into needlework, whether it is cross-stitch or needlepoint/tapestry, where he replaces his watercolour palette with the vast range of cotton or wool. The resulting designs take on a new, fantastic vibrancy of their own. Michael has won The British Craft Awards Designer of the Year numerous times, and is continually working hard to create wonderful new designs for your stitching pleasure.

Reviews

Love to Make

July 2016

Michael Powell is renowned for his quirky pen and ink illustrations of buildings and architecture, which he translates into unique cross-stitch, needlepoint and tapestry designs. Mini Cross-Stitch is Michael's first book, and all the pieces featured are perfect for a beginner but would also appeal to the experienced stitcher looking for a small, quick project. There are easy to follow colour charts provided for each design, along with a colour key to help you select the right threads. This Twenty to Make book is great value, as always, giving you plenty of ideas for all occassions.


Crochet Addict UK

April 2015

The "Twenty to Make" range is a range of books that offers fantastic value for money. Each of the designs by accompanied by a full-colour chart, key and general instructions. They bring together a varied collection each with Michael's unique and popular look. Each of them has a different theme

and are quick and easy to make. Each of Michael's unique, quirky contemporary designs measures approximately 3½ x 3½in (9 x 9cm), though the designs come in a variety of formats and include tall, narrow designs as well as borders. All the designs can be worked on 14-count Aida or evenweave fabric. They would be fantastic for bookmarks, cards or a group of small pictures. Each of the designs are easy to follow and the instructions help you to get the required look.

It's a really enjoyable book with beautiful designs for you to create. There's a broad range of subjects to choose from, including country cottages, flowers, hearts, and festive Christmas trees, so whatever the occasion, there is bound to be a design that suits it perfectly.

http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/2015/04/twenty-to-make-mini-cross-stitch-book.html


Craft Focus

Dec 13/Jan 14

A great little book, even those who are new to cross stitch will be able to accomplish all of the projects. There's notes on fabric preparation and washing instructions too.


Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts

July 13

This book is part of the Twenty To Make series. It's a quirky new take on cross stitch influenced by a love of architecture, buildings and gardens. The twenty unique, contemporary designs are shown with charts to work. There is a brief stitching guide. I love the birthday cake, daises and village. The latter and a couple of other designs remind me of the architect Gaudi. All the designs are worked as mini designs, so they are relatively quick to make. Great little book.


NEW STITCHES

July 13

Have a library of quirky gems from Michael Powell to hand with this new book from Search Press. This is one of the Twenty to Make series so this smashing little booklet contains mini cross stitch designs that distil Michael's distinctive and contemporary style. As fans of Michael Powell's design would expect, there are hearts, fairytale buildings and flowers with no straight lines anywhere! There is plenty of inspiration for all occasions throughout the year for cards, small pictures and other ideas. The charts are colour-and-symbol combinations and of a very good size for an almost pocket-sized book. There are no fractional stitches and the detail in Michael's designs come from the intricate back stitch.

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