The New Cross Stitch Sampler Book

I've been writing reviews all day and just now I realized that the best(for me) came at the end. I've been asked if there was ever a cross-stitch book that I didn't like. The truth is, Yes. And I don't buy them. They don't live up to their title in their content. I am a Sampler fanatic. I haven't made many but I love them and I can see what goes into a good one, large and small, when they are contemporary pieces. God Bless Helen Phillipps, she gave us a "good 'un" here. It's packed with a lot of variety, imagination and special embellishments, a Helen Phillipps tradmark. There are 23 samplers using multiple stand alone motifs. The samplers are well thought out and range from a family farm piece(rustic, not country) to delightful gardens and more than one Christmas theme. I also like her Halloween sampler, unusual anniversary samplers and seasonal pieces. One thing that I particularly enjoy about Helen Philipps is her juxtaposition of color. She isn't Donna Kooler, nor does she need to be. Yet, her way of dealing with color is just as striking and mesmerising. It brings joy to the heart. Oh, well, I guess I'm in love again. I need more Helen Phillipps books but where are they?

Very bland and uninteresting chart patterns. Lacks imagination though seems to be typical of that era. Only one item in the entire book which generated interest.

Nice book to add to my collection

I bought this book as a gift for someone who enjoys cross stitching. Unfortunately, the description did not indicate the patterns in this book are all for cross stitching on linen, not Aida cloth. I ended up returning the book for that reason.

I just received this book and can hardly wait to start stitching some of the samplers. Out of the 23 samplers there are probably at least 15 that I want to do. They are gorgeous and the charts are easy to read. They are colored and with symbols and are very clear. The threads used are DMC as well as a few variegated and overdyed ones. There are band samplers as well as bordered ones plus lots of suggestions for using smaller parts of each one. I am very happy with this book!

The condition of the book is very good and I received it in about 1 week, I am very pleased with that. The designs are cute, I'm sure I will use it sometime in the near future.

only 1 useful sampler I liked.

I never met a Helen Philipp's design that I did not like so I am a fan and my opinion is biased. The designs are a traditional sampler look which I love.

Very useful book

Have already used some of the designs and we're very easy to understand. So glad I bought and an exceptional price and service.

Another great book,well worth adding to your collection.

Great - just what I wanted

lavely book full of great ideas

Un livre magnifique qui fait rêver du temps passé à ces ouvrages qui laissent une fois accomplies une trace ce que nous sommes.Ephémères.

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