Joan Elliott's Native American Cross Stitch

by Joan Elliott

-The latest collection of stunning designs from a leading cross stitch designer -Native American designs are extremely popular -Features 50 pages of full-color charts, and stunning color photography throughout The distinctive imagery of America's indigenous culture is a powerful reminder of the values the native people lived by. Now, leading designer and bestselling author Joan Elliott presents an evocative collection of Native American-inspired cross stitch designs that will delight cross stitchers everywhere. Stunning dream catcher designs; striking decorative borders; uplifting celebration pieces for the birth of a child or a wedding; and creative cards, pillows, jewelry, and accessories are all featured in this beautifully illustrated book. Elliott's guide features fifty pages of full-color charts, stunning color photography throughout, and information on both materials and stitching techniques making this book ideal for beginners and more experienced stitchers alike.

Genres: Crafts, Nonfiction

105 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

About the author

Joan Elliott is a freelance cross stitch designer with many of her designs published in leading cross stitch magazines, as well as the books listed here.

Her blog is here:
http://joanelliott.wordpress.com/

Her official design site is here:
http://www.joanelliottdesign.com/

Reviews

[Dr. Fiona M. Clements-Russell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful book from one of my favourite Cross Stitch designers. Joan's meticulous eye for detail makes some of these the most gorgeous designs to stitch. Having already adapted the Apache Wedding Sampler for a silver wedding anniversary, a few years ago, I am currently working on the Circle of Life Dreamcatcher design. It's exquisite. It's going to be an engagement gift, so I am adapting it slightly (Joan is wonderfully understanding about people doing this with her designs!) and hope the finished piece will do her design justice. A beautiful book, filled with designs that range from simple to challenging, there is something for everyone who loves Native American designs, here.

[Cami Andersen · Rating 1 out of 5]

Appropriation is not ok. Nor is this sentence: "the distinctive imagery of America's indigenous culture is a powerful reminder of the values the native people lived by." Native peoples and culture are alive and well, and to refer to them in the past tense is highly offensive. Please consider changing the description of this book, or even better, consult actual Native peoples while publishing a book such as this one.

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some beautiful and detailed designs.

[Gwnhwyfer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Joan Elliott probably my favourite cross stitch designers. Her designs are sometime on the "too-cutesy" side, but for the most part, they really appeal to me. This book is no exception. The only issue I have is that she uses quite a few beads in most of her large designs, but those are easily omitted.

I want this book! ;)

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous Joan Elliott designs as usual.

[Sandie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great images for cross stitchers - large and small projects