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.
365 Days of Kiwi Cross Stitch
From jandals to jelly tips, pukekos to pavlovas, 365 Days of Kiwi Cross Stitch features designs to be stitched daily or at your own pace.
Whether you are a seasoned stitcher or new to the craft you will love creating everything from native birds and to backyard BBQs and beloved childhood treats.
Each design is bite -sized, beginner friendly and full of fun, inspired by the people, places, flora, fauna and icons that make New Zealand unique – perfect for stitching a little every day or picking up whenever the mood strikes.
365 original, themed designs to stitch through the year
Aotearoa-inspired motifs for every season and region
Clear graphs, completed monthly photographs and handy stitching tips
Ideas for combining your favourites into samplers and bookmarks.
A must-have for lovers of cross stitch, Kiwiana, or just a good old dose of nostalgia. Wherever you are in the world, let your needle bring a little slice of New Zealand to life.
Now available in Ribbon Rose or Amazon for overseas customers.
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!
Now available on Amazon.
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.
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.