Autorentext

Gail Bussi is well known as a cross-stitch designer, starting her work in the early 1990s, and has had her work published in all of the major needlework magazines in the US, UK, and France, and is the author of several needlework books, including Inspired Cross-Stitch. Her unique images and artwork are also featured on greeting cards and other items.

Klappentext

Find your cross-stitch bliss in the enchanted garden!

Beloved cross-stitch designer Gail Bussi is back with a new collection of designs inspired by the imagery of a discovered garden full of secret delights. Designs feature favorite flowers such as roses and sunflowers; birds, bees, and butterflies; herbs and tea; the changing seasons and glorious sunshine. The thoughts and meditations in her designs are meant to uplift and bring peace as you stitch them. Gail also includes a few recipes made from fresh garden herbs and flowers. Try her suggestions to make a cup of chamomile tea sweetened with an herb-infused honey while you stitch--a lovely experience for all of your senses!

Each design is created in Gail's signature chalk art style and includes chart, finished photo, a materials list, and full instructions. If you are new to cross-stitch or need a refresher, turn to the introductory section to get started. There are only a few simple techniques to know, and you'll be on your way to creating a garden of delights!

Zusammenfassung
20 cross-stitch designs in Gail's signature chalk art style, featuring garden flowers and wildlife, many with inspirational words of encouragement. The designs are finished as small pillows, hangings, framed, book covers, and other items. Each project includes chart, finished photo, materials, and full instructions.

Inhalt

Table of Contents:

Introduction/About This Book

Basic Instructions & Stitches used in this book

The Projects:

1. The Secret Garden
2. In Sunshine
3. Herbs of Grace
4. Flowers are Happy Things
5. Song of the Birds
6. Ladybug Cottage
7. Heart of a Rose
8. Love is the Honey…
9. Cathy’s Garden Quilt
10. Earth is a Garden
11. Sweet Petals
12. Plant Your Garden
13. Where Flowers Bloom
14. Tea in my Garden
15. A Butterfly Blessing
16. How to be a Sunflower
17. To Everything a Season
18. Walk Gently….
19. In My Mother’s Garden
20. Deep Roots Bunny Sampler