Mary Engelbreit Cross-Stitch

by Mary Engelbreit

Mary Engelbreit Cross-Stitch

70 cross-stitch projects, all illustrated with photos, including clothing, table linens, window treatments, and decorative accessories, from 12 popular designs by well-known artist Mary Engelbreit.
Clear, concise, accurate instructions explain new stitches and techniques to ensure success, and charts appear in color with symbols that make them easier to follow and reduce the likelihood of errors.
The book carries the Better Homes and Gardensr Mark of Excellence craft seal to assure you that every project has been constructed and checked under the direction of our crafts experts.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction, Art

191 pages, Hardcover

First published October 15, 1996

About the author

Mary Engelbreit grew up studying the illustrations in the vintage storybooks of her mother’s childhood, and she developed a unique style that harkens back to those simpler times. Mary’s distinctive images have made her a celebrity to millions, who eagerly snap up gift items, calendars, books, fabrics, and more.

Mary’s New York Times bestselling The Night Before Christmas is part of the holiday tradition for families across the country. Other beloved additions to a child’s first bookshelf are her New York Times bestselling Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose and Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales, which are perfect companions to this volume.

Reviews

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is my goal to do a project from every chapter of this book. The samplers are gorgeous and there are a lot of fun smaller projects as well. I would LOVE at least 2 more volumes of this book as a cross-stitching Mary Engelbreit superfan!

[Nora · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of her cutest patterns & sayings! Love it!

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Long before AI could even begin to contrive images, people were skillfully cross-stitching projects for this 1996 book. Full pages of color photos, large project instructions, I only checked it out from library not expecting to want to own this book for future projects. Follow directions and inspiration for "Grandma Core" or take sections of each cross stitch pattern to bring it into the present. Well laid out.

[Melody Schwarting · Rating 2 out of 5]

Engelbreit did a fantastic job putting this book together. The patterns faithfully represent her artwork, and she provides several different projects for each chapter. The bottom line is, I'm just not a huge Engelbreit fan. However, this will be perfect for a friend of mine who's just getting into cross stitch and loves Mary Engelbreit.

[Sarah Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of cute designs, easy to understand instructions. Lots of various projects - things to make so it is not just straight cross stitch but things you can make it into. I only came away with a couple of designs but only because I don't currently have use for the super cute.

[Judi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Full of fun ideas for projects, beautifully photographed with lots of alternate ideas suggested. Big and small projects stitched with Mary's signature style designs.