Cross-Stitch from a Country Garden, from McCall's Needlework & Crafts, hardcover w dust jacket, Sedgewood Press, 1988, 184pp.
Absolutely beautiful cross-stitch patterns with flora and fauna themes - over 90 projects to help you "think spring" while creating heirloom quality wall hangings, kitchen items, special occasion momentos, home decor, and more.
Many of the projects feature everlasting bouquets with a fresh-from-the-garden look. An alphabet sampler with carnations, place mats with springtim crocus and chirping robins, Wreaths of Roses Tablecloth, Violet Trellis Basket (perfect for displaying your own blooms), and quick-to-make potpourri lids and sachet covers are just a few!
Cross-stitch a Harvesting Apples and Pumpkins wallhanging, a Welcome to My Kitche memo board, or a Flowering Strawberry pillow with easy ribbon embellishments...Try a Napping Kittens pillow, ashful Hare Lap Robe, seasonal scenes like Fall's Squirrel and Winter's Sparrow to frame in wooden hoops, or woodland animal motifs including deer, birds, and rabbits.
Country accents transform a variety of accessories into lovingly made pieces you'll be proud to stitch and proud to use or give, lke Flower Basket Coasters or an elegant Butterfly Tablecloth. Use country garden motifs to embellish special projects commemorating important events like weddings, births, anniversaries, or birthdays, too.
Highlighted with complete basics, 38 color photos, pattern charts, and step-by-step instructions, this country garden of designs and projects is sure to be your most beautiful and bountiful cross-stitch collection ever.
Condition: This lovely book originally listed at $22.95, and is still like new - clean pages, all intact, covers bright, dust jacket untorn and unbent, no musty odors.
