Create beautiful, embroidered dolls with easy cross stitch patterns and simple sewing techniques!
The 20 delightful doll patterns included in My Cross Stitch Doll can be customised and personalised to make your own unique dolls. Using a very simple step-by-step process, you can make a beautiful handmade doll without the need for a vast amount of skill or experience, creating a treasured heirloom that, will last for generations.
The 20 doll patterns include a wide range of skin tones, hairstyles and clothing with the option to change any of the colours to suit your own tastes. Additional patterns at the back of the book give further options for alternative heads and garments so you can customise the patterns and make your own unique dolls. Stitch them for yourself as little sewing room pals or create them as gifts for people you love - they can't fail but charm everyone who sees them.
The smallest doll is 10.5cm wide x 21.2cm high (4¼in wide x 8½in high) and the largest is 11.6cm wide x 23.4cm high (4½in wide x 9¼in high). With full-colour charts for the cross-stitch patterns, and step-by-step instructions and tips for sewing the dolls, this book will have you itching to stitch cute dolls all day long!
About Susan Bates
Susan Bates has created designs for large department stores in London that sold designer hand knitting yarns and patterns. She has also created cross-stitch designs for other publishing companies in England, trained to be an art teacher, and has taught knitting and sewing classes to adults.
