This golden encyclopedia of needlework complements the library of every cross-stitcher. Featuring 2001 designs for every occasion and category of stitching¿holidays, alphabets, florals, nature, sports, children, babies, Christmas, animals, and numerous others—each motif collection is accompanied by a clear and accurate color chart and color key. Plus, the book boasts a convenient wire-o format, making it easy for cross-stitchers to follow along.

• Tips for end uses for the designs
• Includes 50 specialty stitch diagrams with instructions
• Cross-stitch tips and specialty stitches to accompany the designs

Chapter 1 Florals.

Roses.

Yellows, Golds, and White.

Pinks, Reds, and Oranges.

Containers.

Lavender Tones.

Flower of the Month.

Wildflowers.

Chapter 2 For the little ones.

Kids, School, and Toys.

Pretend.

Baby Motifs.

Baby Toys.

Mother Goose.

Teddy Bears.

Fun Stuff.

Chapter 3 Symbols of love.

Weddings and Anniversaries.

Hearts and Flowers.

Hearts and Flowers (b).

Valentines.

Chapter 4 Christmas fun.

Stockings and Sweets.

Sentiments.

Holiday Greenery.

Holiday traditions.

Angels & Nativity Scenes.

12 Days of Christmas.

Chapter 5 Santas and snowmen.

Santas.

Jolly St. Nicks.

Winter Characters.

Chapter 6 Borders and patterns.

Floral Borders.

Floral Borders (b).

Heart Borders.

Geometric Borders.

Personalized Patterns.

Personalized Patterns (b).

Christmas Borders.

All-Occasion Borders.

Nature and Country Borders.

Chapter 7 Country patterns.

House and Garden Motifs.

Country Living.

Country Fun.

Chapter 8 Americana.

Patriotic Motifs.

State Flowers.

State Flowers (b).

State Flowers (c).

State Flowers and Liberty.

Chapter 9 Year-round holidays.

Halloween.

Fall and Winter Holidays.

Spring Holidays.

Chapter 10 Nature designs.

Fruits and Berries.

Mother Nature

Mother Nature (b).

Chapter 11 Animals.

Wildlife.

Pets.

Farm and Forest.

Chapter 12 Alphabets and numbers.

Pretty and Simple.

Country Alphabets.

Back to School.

Pencil Alphabet.

Victorian Ivy.

Handsome Alphabets.

Quick and Script.

Playful Alphabets.

Bold Alphabets.

Chapter 13 Sports, professions, and pastimes.

Needlework.

Sports and Hobbies.

Professions.

Basics, patterns, index, and more Cross-Stitch Basics.

From Start to Finish.

Specialty Stitches.

Patterns and Instructions.

Index.

Sources, Credits, and About Barbara Sestok.