Joan Elliott – författare

Let your imagination run free with this stunning collection of fantasy cross stitch designs featuring wizards, witches and fairies.10 magical chapters feature a range of designs including the Celtic fairy queen, Chinese dragons, beautiful mermaids and a majestic unicorn. Glittering metallic threads and gleaming beads are incorporated into many of the designs for a truly magical finish.Projects range from full-sized pictures to cushions, greetings cards, sachets and bags, and quick-to-stitch gifts and accessories. Includes easy-to-follow colour charts and complete step-by-step project making-up instructions.

This work features a collection of 30 original cross stitch designs capturing all aspects of a woman's life, from the demands of work and the joys of leisure to family commitments and the importance of friends. In this work, touching and humorous designs will inspire all female cross stitchers, whether they are battling to keep off the pounds or hold back the years, or just discovering that life's stitch. It features beautifully detailed designs with classic appeal, including the floral delights of a Victorian Ladies Garden and the flowing grace of Sea and Woodland goddesses. It includes projects ranging in size from small cards and keepsake gifts, to larger pictures and cushions. With full colour charts and easy-to-follow instructions, stitchers of all abilities can celebrate a woman's world