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What do you get if you combine cross stitch with Pokémon? Only the best craft book ever! Pokémon Cross Stitch provides full color charts for you to stitch 20 different Pokémon in a wide range of poses-with over 50 patterns to choose from. It's a varied selection, with plenty of interesting colors and shapes to ensure hours of cross stitching fun. The Pokémon will be instantly recognizable to fans of the phenomenally popular Japanese game and TV series. In all their colorful and wonderful shapes, these designs are as true to the craft of cross stitch as they are to the Pokémon universe and are fun to stitch with the minimum of tools and materials. All Pokémon trainers need to train-themselves and their Pokémon. The same is true with cross stitch. To help in your training, the book starts with a how-to guide to understanding cross stitch charts, then explains and demonstrates the simple techniques needed to stitch the Pokémon. It addresses the tools and materials you'll need, and then how to put everything together to make and display the perfect cross stitched Pokémon. Author Maria Diaz is one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers, and has used all her skill and experience to bring Pokémon to life in cross stitch for stitcher's everywhere to enjoy. Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International. © 2023 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK

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Cross stitch Pikachu, Piplup and Eevee with this Pokémon Cross Stitch Kit. With clear, easy-to-follow full-color charts, this kit gives you not only the instructions and patterns you need to stitch your favorite Pokémon, but also all the embroidery floss and fabric, and even a wooden embroidery hoop to frame your finished piece! This all-inclusive kit will take anyone-even a beginner-through the process right from the first steps. When you've finished, you'll have your very own cross-stitched Pokémon to display with pride. But that's not all! If once you've stitched the main designs and find you've been bitten by the cross stitch bug, the accompanying booklet contains patterns for 16 more Pokémon cross stitch designs, so you can work your way through them all. But beware! Stitching these designs is so much fun-the more you make, the more you'll want. And so will everyone else who sees them! Cross stitch fans will love stitching these patterns-for themselves, for kids, and for gifting-and every Pokémon fan will want one! The box contains: • 48-page book containing instructions and patterns • 2 pieces of Aida fabric to stitch on • Embroidery floss in the correct colors to stitch the two cover designs • Tapestry needle • Wooden embroidery hoop Author Maria Diaz is a cross stitch legend and a lifelong Pokémon fan. She combines both passions to perfection in this box that combines instruction with invention. Officially licensed by The Pokémon Company International. © 2023 Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK

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Inspired by the resurgence in folk influences, this cross-stitch design book contains a library of bright and cheery designs. The patterns are simple, quick to stitch, and easy to use in multiple ways. A single design can be used to edge a table cloth or combined with other patterns to make a sampler. This inspiring cross-stitch sourcebook presents more than 200 beautiful floral designs. Offering both new and experienced crafters a stunning collection of patterns--from delicate borders to detailed flower studies, along with pretty alphabets--there is something gorgeous to suit any project.

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Stunning Scenery in Cross Stitch is a collection of landscapes from around the globe in cross-stitch. It is not always easy to convey in cross-stitch our world's natural beauty, but this book brings you some of our planet's most stunning scenery. Easy-to-follow color charts and a color pattern key for each project make this book a useful addition to every design library.

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Each title in the 'Cross Stitch Motif' series contains dozens of themed borders, small and large images, and samplers to inspire an endless array of stitching projects. Easy-to-follow colour charts and a colour pattern key for each page make each book a useful addition to every design library. A must for any cross-stitch pattern book collection, this sourcebook contains dozens of exciting border designs to inspire both experienced and novice stitchers. It is brimming with ideas that include strong geometric patterns, pretty florals, and fun, motif-based designs. There is a variety of sizes to adorn table cloths, towels, cushions, clothing, and any fabric or cross-stitch project.

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Each title in the Easy Cross Stitch series provides a beautiful collection of designs to inspire and challenge beginning stitchers. These thematic resource books offer an easy-to-follow, full-colour chart and a colour key on every page. This jam-packed cross-stitch book offers a delectable collection of designs to celebrate food. Starting with fruity indulgences, it goes on to sumptuous French Patisseries, in every shape and size. Several fun food motifs are also included to ornament table linens, tea towels, or other kitchen decor. AUTHOR: Maria Diaz is a freelance needlecraft designer who has been published regularly in magazines and books worldwide.

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Each title in the Easy Cross Stitch series provides a beautiful collection of designs to inspire and challenge beginning stitchers. These thematic resource books offer an easy-to-follow, full-colour chart and a colour key on every page. Full of vibrant floral cross-stitch designs, this crafting companion uses a variety of colours and endless shapes to capture the wonder of the natural world. Organised by colour and by flower type, including popular varieties such as roses and lavender, this portable craft book is an ideal guide for anyone who wants to create decorative table cloths, cushions, or other household linens. Smaller designs that serve well on a greeting card or combine to make up a lovely sampler are also included. AUTHOR: Maria Diaz is a freelance needlecraft designer who has been published regularly in magazines and books worldwide.

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Maria Diaz, renowned for her cross-stitch design, shares her original love of hand embroidery in this beautiful embroidery sourcebook that offers great versatility both for experienced hands or those new to the craft. From fun motifs to pretty florals in a variety of sizes, the designs can be used to adorn anything from table cloths, towels, and cushions, to clothing. Each inspiring pattern has a colour key and stitch suggestion indicated; beginners can simply backstitch the outline of the pattern to gain confidence, while experienced crafters can test their imagination by filling the shapes with any number of stitches in their repertoire. All embroidery techniques used in this book are clearly explained, and drawings that show the type of the embroidery for each part of the pattern makes the book easy to follow. AUTHOR: Maria Diaz is a freelance needlecraft designer who has been published regularly in magazines and books worldwide. She is the author of the Cross Stitch Motif series and the Easy Cross Stitch series.

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