This book is the second in a series of annual publications, just for people who love cross-stitch. Here are charming designs, careful chartings, detailed and clear instructions and wonderful drawings, which combine to capture the purity and innocence of "country". Also included is a superb collection of witty sayings, personal reminiscences, and little gems of folklore wisdom -- all perfect to ponder, as you stitch your favorite design.

In this book, you'll find the wonder of Christmas in a wide range of cross-stich projects that reflect the solemnity of the holiday as well as it's most lighthearted traditions.

"Welcome to a new treasury of traditional and whimsical Christmas designs that capture the good cheer and spirit of the holiday season. All designs are presented in clear black-and-white charts with color backstitching."--Provided by publisher.

101 Christmas Minis -- Book 2 (Leisure Arts #5523) is packed with petite cross stitch designs by Holly DeFount of Kooler Design Studio. These traditional holiday designs are wonderful for finishing as ornaments or using to embellish other decorations and gifts. Designs portray Nativity scenes, Santas, snowmen, florals, toys, elves, stars, candles, greetings, pets, music, and more. When stitched on 18-count fabric, they all fit inside a 2 -inch diameter opening. Full-color charts and basic cross stitch diagrams and instructions are included.

Presents 10 chapters, each devoted to a particular Christmas theme.

"Excellent instructions augmented by clear illustrations, graphics, and photographs."—Booklist. "This unique book is highly recommended."—Library Journal. "Whether you're looking to create keepsakes for yourself or for a friend, you're sure to cherish the creative ideas offered by Evershed."—Country Victorian. Take your cross-stitching skills into the third dimension. All these imaginative and attractive finished pieces do more than just hang on the wall. Some, including a jewelry box and flower vase, can serve very practical purposes; others, such as the amazing decorative cross-stitch country village with an array of buildings, should be picked up and viewed from all four sides. Stitch colorful, scented town houses, keepsake clocks, charming dolls’ house furniture, and more.

Whether used for warming up the hearth or tucked into a cozy corner, these 31 charming quilting projects help turn Christmas into a country-style celebration. Use them to adorn the home, to make something special for family or friends, or just to bask in the old-fashioned feeling of holidays past. Each project, photographed in a Christmas setting that will inspire decorating ideas, includes additional quilt-block patterns for making sets or multiple presents. Stitch up some Santa Stockings to hang by the chimney with care; Star Ornaments to enhance the tree; a sweet Snow Angel or Bless This House Pillow; Peace, Love, and Joy gift tags; plus journals, keepsake boxes, pictures, and frames.