The Needlepoint Alphabet Sampler Book

-40 easy-to-stitch alphabet and sampler designs in cross stitch and other counted techniques-Features celebratory projects for births, weddings, and Christmas-Attractive and decorative ideas for using single initials -Superb color photographs and easy-to-read charts

Contains many illustrated alphabets for themes such as baby, flowers, hearts, Art Deco, dinosaurs, holidays, and more.

Enter the world of the oneroom school to discover 12 delightful needlework lessons, all inspired by an antique alphabet handkerchief once owned by Eunice Bacon. A large alphabet sampler is accompanied by projects.

40 projects that include commemorative samplers, a Christmas sampler and a Gaelic sampler, plus many decorative ideas for using single initials. The designs are shown in colour photographs and there are also charts. Most of the designs are in counted cross stitch; others feature such techniques as tent stitch, satin stitch and whitework. For beginners there are instructions on all techniques, including stretching and framing. For the more adventurous, there are many suggestions for using the charts and alphabets in original ways to create unique, personal samplers or designs.

Presents the patterns for making more than 30 French samplers with a variety of alphabet designs