an absolute MUST HAVE - 10 stars!
Oh, my! This is a fabulous, fabulous book. Every stitcher should have it in his/her library. Charts in color (not my fave) but easy to read. It is loaded with motifs. They are arranged by month. Substitute them for an expensive button. Group similar ones together for a large, original piece. (I used 4 of the "monthly mini band-samplers" for the 4 seasons - tho I did have to rechart spring; and I revised the others. I also took 4 of the quilts to make another 4 seasons piece. I'm squarely in my 4 seasons period. The ark became the anchor for a teeny band sampler.) The set of teapots is wonderful; so are the fairies with birth-month jewels. There are little houses for each month, a button, wreaths (these wreaths are outstanding - my next project! - I'm doing all 12), etc. All your favorite designers are here: Sandy Orton, Barbara Baatz, Linda Gillum, Donna Yuen, Nancy Rossi... One reviewer said they were too simplistic. I have to disagree. They're not ultra-sophisticated, certainly, but they aren't simplistic! You really must have this book! Yes, yes, yes! (I think the "flora and fauna" exerpt shown in the 'look inside' is from another book - a 4 seasons one - these are sophisticated ones and aren't really motifs, either. Naturally, I can't lay hands on my copy to check for sure..... The cover examples are accurate, however.) Martha Beth Lewis
Colorful variety of small motifs.
This book is divided into four sections:
Winter Wonders
Spring Fever
Summer Daze
Autumn Harvest
Each section begins with a seasonal sampler. The winter and summer samplers are geared toward children. Motif themes include animals, flowers, fruits, trees, buildings,seasonal sports activities and a few holiday-related designs. Illustrations of completed motifs suggest finishing possibilities such as greeting cards, towels, pincushions and table linens. Some motifs are complete enough to frame as small pictures.
The front of the book contains general instructions and they are, indeed, very basic. End material includes a DMC to Anchor conversion chart as well as one for inches to centimeters. The index is brief, vague, and therefore, in my view, disappointing. Still, this is a very useful book with oodles of designs that are fun to look at and that will provide a sense of accomplishment from a quick finish.
Not so Fabulous
The designs are too simple for any avid cross-stitcher,her 555 country crossstitch patterns are much more fabulous.
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