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Ebook on CD in PDF format, readable on PC or Mac using Adobe Reader. Over 50 designs by Jane Greenoff and Sue Hawkins from the Cross Stitch Guild Members' magazine 2001-2006. There is a variety of pure cross stitch, pulled and drawn thread embroidery, and Hardanger, so there is something for all counted stitch fans. Designs include cross stitch on linen and Aida, counting onto canvas, Christmas projects, samplers, cushions, cards and much more. The charts are shown usually in black and white, so they are clear to use, and easy to print out on a home printer.
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JANE GREENOFF, author of 20 books (The Cross Stitcher's Bible has been published in 10 languages), founded the Cross Stitch Guild in March 1996, for cross stitch and counted thread addicts. Four years later, in 2000, the Cross Stitch Guild published its first book Cross Stitching on Linen: Favourite Flowers and launched its website. SUE HAWKINS has written 7 books, the most recent being Heavenly Handmade Bags (2006). Her kit company Needleworks offers designs in canvaswork, cross stitch and crewel embroidery. She teaches embroidery workshops at many venues around the UK. Sue Hawkins was Technical Director for the Cross Stitch Guild 1996-2008.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
I love this format for books!! I have completed several projects from this disk and have learnt many new stitches! Its a very easy and accessible way to develop new stitching skills with many varied projects to choose from. The stitch library is very well illustrated and I have been able to produce all the stitches tried so far. I can highly recommend this and hope to see many more!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The Cross Stitch Guild Design and Pattern Book. It is a good clear informative CD/book. Clear graphics. Easy to use and follow.
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24 Jan 2012
I love this format for books!! I have completed several projects from this disk and have learnt many new stitches! Its a very easy and accessible way to develop new stitching skills with many varied projects to choose from. The stitch library is very well illustrated and I have been able to produce all the stitches tried so far. I can highly recommend this and hope to see many more!!
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful
From Brilliant to Blah
10 Mar 2010
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I was really suprised at this CD. Jane Greenoff and Sue Hawkins are some of the most talented stitchers and authors in the industry. This CD isn't up to their standards by any means and yet they made the choices that were included. It is supposed to be a selection of what they consider the best designs from the archives of the now defunct CSG Member's magazine publications. I shudder to think what was published but it may explain why the two publications only lasted from 2001 to
2006. The contents goes from outstanding and beautiful Samplers and Hardanger work to tacky 3 dimentional objects (and I mean tacky!). These are not just holiday ornaments either. There are small projects, at least one larger, very challenging, piece that would take a skilled stitcher some time to work and others in between. My 3 star review comes mostly from the 3 dimentional pieces...they are ugly and other included designs just aren't up to par either. There is another odd point on this CD. The color choices range from gorgeous and enhancing to garish in some instances. This is very unusual for both of these authors. Their use of color whether from soft analagous tones to a montage of brilliant beauty is usually spot on. Even if you do not care for the design or the colors themselves you seldom argue with their choices. Here you just may find that you do. On a positive note, there is a very interesting piece based on an interpretation of a Peruvian design and some traditional Samplers (small, medium and large) that are quite nice but I just can't go higher than a 3 on this CD. Sorry, but that's how I feel about it and I really wish I didn't. To be fair, I had really high expectations on this one and that may be part of why I find it so disappointing. But then again, these gals have really high reputations of excellence. Maybe if the authors were others? Nope. A 3 is the best I can do. And, yes, this was way over priced for it's content.
2006. The contents goes from outstanding and beautiful Samplers and Hardanger work to tacky 3 dimentional objects (and I mean tacky!). These are not just holiday ornaments either. There are small projects, at least one larger, very challenging, piece that would take a skilled stitcher some time to work and others in between. My 3 star review comes mostly from the 3 dimentional pieces...they are ugly and other included designs just aren't up to par either. There is another odd point on this CD. The color choices range from gorgeous and enhancing to garish in some instances. This is very unusual for both of these authors. Their use of color whether from soft analagous tones to a montage of brilliant beauty is usually spot on. Even if you do not care for the design or the colors themselves you seldom argue with their choices. Here you just may find that you do. On a positive note, there is a very interesting piece based on an interpretation of a Peruvian design and some traditional Samplers (small, medium and large) that are quite nice but I just can't go higher than a 3 on this CD. Sorry, but that's how I feel about it and I really wish I didn't. To be fair, I had really high expectations on this one and that may be part of why I find it so disappointing. But then again, these gals have really high reputations of excellence. Maybe if the authors were others? Nope. A 3 is the best I can do. And, yes, this was way over priced for it's content.
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