The New Cross Stitcher's Bible: The Definitive Manual of Essential Cross Stitch and Counted Thread Techniques

I started cross stitching about 35 years ago, but it was always secondary to my knitting and crocheting. I learned what I did from the instructions in kits and thought it was really simple. I recently did a small cross stitch with some beading (new to me) and thought there had to be an easier approach than what I was doing, but I got thru it. I just opened a new project to start as a gift, and it had half stitches that I did not know how to read on the pattern, along with beads and other embellishments. So I decided to buy this book. OMG what a wealth of tips, tricks and information - some which I never heard before, some which I probably forgot over the years. And bonus, it goes over embroidery stitches - I've dabbled in that years ago. If you like to do either of these crafts, this is a great resource. And it has a bunch of bonus patterns as well. Those alone would cost way more than the book if purchased separately. I splurged on the spiral version, as I know I prefer that in a reference book. Also, the pages are very heavy weight paper, so they will last. If you like needle crafts, you will appreciate this guide book.

I'm new to the world of counted cross stitching and this book has been a lifesaver! I am self taught but have been doing more and more projects, so decided to invest in a guide for more complicated techniques and to make sure I was technically doing everything right. This book provides excellent details, examples and instructions and is going to be my go-to cross stitch guide!

Jane Greenoff is a guru of cross stitching and this book earns an A+ rating. A new stitcher could read this book and have all the "how to" instruction that they need for dozens of small and not so small stitching projects using a variety of stitches, fibers and techniques. Printed in full color,this book will make a great gift for a new needleworker, or for a veteran stitcher who loves reading about the art.

I've been doing cross-stitch since I was a child, but I was self taught and limited to the basic half dozen stitches. This book really opened my eyes to the variation of cross-stitch that is available to advanced stitchers. Now I feel like I once again have something to learn. My only complaint would be I wish she would show popular variations of stitches. For example her 3/4 stitch, it seems like a 50/50 split among stitchers about whether to anchor the long thread or have the long thread cover the short thread, but she only mentions the one way.

In depth manual of cross stitch information. Well written and clear pictures.

Disappointed. I know how to do the first row of cross stitch; I was hoping the book would tell how to do additional rows. Didn't. Lots of other info but not what I was hoping to find.

I have found this book to be a very good reference book, however, I would appreciate a section on how to fix problems. The books all give instructions on how to start stitches but I haven't found any books giving examples of problems one might have and how it might be fixed without tearing all the stitches out. Maybe that is not reasonable to ask??

I now have a large library of Cross Stitch reference books but I thought that I would add this just to see. I am delighted that I did. It is a comprehensive look at cross stitch and other styles of needlework that compliment and add to cross stitch design. Many of the tips and techniques were unknown to me or skills I didn't possess as my focus was strictly cross stitch. I didn't realize until I looked at this book how limited my choices were and how simple it would be to enhance my pieces. I have learned so much just by scanning my copy. It may take practice to develop some of the skills but it's worth the time invested. The detail put into this book is exceptiomal. If you don't own one of these, get one. If you are a needleworker, you won't be sorry. I know that if I were stranded somewhere with just a few needlework items this would be one of the books I'd have by my side. Enjoy!!!

J'ai reçu le livre 24h avant la date indiquée, ; c'est un livre d'occasion mais en bon état, très bien conçu avec photos et diagrammes, et qui donne envie de se lancer dans les nombreux projets broderie qu'il contient. Réservé cependant aux anglicistes.

I am thrilled with this purchase, It is one of my very faves and so very useful and needed to produce a quality product. Thank you so much.

I received my book today and it’s a great book full of great information and written in a easy way for a beginner to understand the only criticism I have is I ordered it in spiral binding but I got it in hard back which was a slight disappointment but is still a great book

Cet ouvrage ne correspond pas à ce à quoi je m'attendais. Très peu de sampler, Jane Greenoff présente ses oeuvres accompagnées de ses grillés, un peu trop compliqué pour moi qui débute en broderie. Néanmoins, Il y a plein de jolies idées que je ferai plus tard, il y a 3 modèles que j'ai remarqué pour créer tout de suite. Le livre nous explique plusieurs points de broderie qui accentuent les samplers par leur beauté. Jane Greenoff explique tout, j'ai choisi le livre en langue anglaise car je ne l'ai pas trouvé en français. Dommage. Un beau livrer d'occasion que j'ai reçu assez rapidement

This is a superb manual for cross stitchers in particular but covers other topics as well. Wonderful photographs that encourage you to have a go at your own project. Excellent instructions for the beginner but a really useful tool for any level of expertise. Brilliant and a pleasure just to flip through with a cup of tea as well. X