Includes bibliography and index.

Jane Greenoff, founder of the Cross Stitch Guild, has produced this comprehensive and inspiring guide to the delights of cross stitch embroidery. This bumpervalue sourcebook will provide all the information you will ever need -- from planning a design, completing the stitching perfectly and making a finished project. It will prove indispensable to novices wishing to learn cross stitching techniques and experienced stitchers looking for fresh ideas.

Produced in a handy size and copiously illustrated with colour photographs, it is divided into six parts, each crammed with essential information, lovely designs and valuable tips. Getting Started covers basic techniques such as using the threads and fabrics available and reading charts. Creative Options explores the use of embellishments like beads, buttons and charms and how to combine cross stitch with other counted thread techniques such as blackwork and Hardanger. Exploring Choices will have you designing your own sampler and adapting commercial kits. An extensive Stitch Library is an essential reference that will provide you with inspirational ideas on combining cross stitch with other stitches. The wonderful array of original charted designs in the Motif Library are based on popular themes and are perfect for exploring all the effects described in the book. The final part covers finishing techniques, showing how easily completed stitching can be made up into a range of items.

The Cross Stitcher's Bible is a straightforward yet comprehensive guide to cross stitch and complementary counted thread techniques. A product of Jane Greenoff's vast expertise and experience, it will become an essential manual, a book you simply won't want to be without.