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Alphabets and Samplers: 40 Cross Stitch and Charted Designs [Paperback]

Brenda Keyes
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: David & Charles; New edition edition (29 Nov 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0715305301
  • ISBN-13: 978-0715305300
  • Product Dimensions: 27.7 x 20.6 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,236,322 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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For centuries, alphabets and initials have provided favourite designs for stitchers of all abilities, especially for monograms and traditional samplers. This collection presents 40 easy-to-stitch alphabet projects, which make gifts for many different occasions. The designs include commemorative samplers, a Christmas sampler and a Gaelic sampler, plus many decorative ideas for using single initials. The designs are shown in colour photographs and there are also charts. Most of the designs are in counted cross stitch; others feature such techniques as tent stitch, satin stitch and whitework. For beginners there are instructions on all techniques, including stretching and framing. For the more adventurous, there are many suggestions for using the charts and alphabets in original ways to create unique, personal samplers or designs.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, 14 May 1999
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This review is from: Alphabets and Samplers: 40 Cross Stitch and Charted Designs (Paperback)
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!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Samplers for Every Occasion, 18 Jun 1998
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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brenda Keyes Is The Best!!!!, 5 Jun 2008
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I have several of Brenda's books and I can honestly say that I think she is the best designer around. Her samplers are quite beautiful to look at and a joy to stitch. This is one of her earlier books but it is as packed with great ideas as any of her later works. The instructions are clear and the photos of the finished pieces are gorgeous. Her sense of colour is unique and bold, giving a truely traditional feel to the finished sampler. You won't be disappointed!
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