Sam Hawkins Celebrates Cross Stitch (Paperback)

From the talent of internationally renowned cross stitch designer, Sam Hawkins, comes a stunning new collection that celebrates in stitches those gift-giving occasions in life. Every year brings special days, not to be forgotten, from birthdays and anniversaries, to the arrival of new babies and friends in our lives. These moments have provided Sam with the inspiration to create a wealth of wonderful projects. Each page brings new surprises: samplers to commemorate anniversaries and weddings, pictures to remember childhood days, and gifts for a new home or a baby's birth. While the larger projects provide the challenge, each chapter has a selection of additional motifs that provide a resource for the year-round stitcher. Clear symbol-on-colour charts, superb colour photographs and comprehensive stitching advice will provide the ideas and knowledge to create your own works of art with that unique Sam Hawkins style and charm. Whether you are looking for a future family heirloom or a last minute gift, you are sure to find what you are searching for, with step-by-step instructions for over 40 projects and 150 designs just waiting to delight stitchers of all ages and abilities.