Cross-Stitch Treasures for Children

A charming collection of child-themed cross-stitch designs by an industry master, this book features 27 patterns and four alphabet charts that can be easily adapted for different fabrics and appeal to different levels of expertise. From a personalized birth sampler and whimsical nursery decorations to nameplates for toddlers' rooms and small motifs for cards and gift bags, all stages of childhood are covered in these bright and lively projects that make fun use of familiar themes. Whether creating DIY delights for the family or a meaningful gift, the easily read, black-and-white charts and basic cross-stitch instructions ensure that any level of needleworker can access the enjoyable designs.

Joan Elliott has been designing needlework patterns for more than 35 years. Her patterns have appeared in numerous magazines and in her more than 12 books, including Fairy Enchantment. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.