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Mary Engelbreit Cross-Stitch
Mary Engelbreit Cross-Stitch
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.
- GenresCraftsNonfictionArt
191 pages, Hardcover
First published October 15, 1996
About the author
Mary Engelbreit
399 books113 followersMary 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.
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.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 5, 2009
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!
March 4, 2013
Some of her cutest patterns & sayings! Love it!
December 30, 2025
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.
June 24, 2021
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.
December 11, 2021
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.
March 6, 2015
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.
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