Cross Stitch Books
Written by Cherry Parker
My journey as an author spans both the craft world and life experiences. After my original four cross stitch books with Reed Publishing went out of print, I self-published four new cross stitch pattern collections, bringing fresh Kiwi-inspired designs to stitchers worldwide.
Halloween Cross Stitch Ball
Halloween naturally lends itself to a collection of 26 themed motifs, making it the perfect excuse to create yet another cross stitch ball!
These projects are exciting to make - and can become a little addictive! You can easily change the colour palette, use your favourite threads, or add beads, charms, and trinkets to personalise your ball. No two will ever be exactly the same, and that's part of the joy.
An extra addition to this ball are 6 separate Halloween ornaments. Each can be changed out for a design on the ball if you wish.
Hard copy coming to Amazon in August.
Christmas Cross Stitch Ball
In this book you will find all the easy-to-stitch designs, along with clear, straightforward instructions for assembling the ball. Many colour photos and diagrams are also included.
As well as all the instructions to complete the ball, I have included a few of my family’s favourite Christmas recipes that we traditionally make year after year.
Now available on Amazon.
New Zealand Cross Stitch
Here you will find patterns not published in previous books. Brand new kiwi, tui, kingfisher and little blue penguins, each with a native motif. A marlin, pohutukawa sampler, Nikau palm and cabbage tree also feature.
Two designs from the pacific are also included. One of a tapa cloth and the other a frangipani. Ten small kiwiana themed patterns, four greenstone designs and the inevitable sheep complete this new book.
New Zealand Flowers Cross Stitch Ball
26 small designs are stitched together to create a unique and exciting way to display our native flora.
26 individual designs may sound a lot to stitch initially but it is easier than it first looks.
The ball is constructed in two halves and then sewn together. With the variations of fabric, threads and designs available, the most difficult part is stopping at making only one ball!