Criss-Crossing Paris
Journey to the heart of Paris in 20 cross-stitch designs
By Fiona Sinclair, Sally-Anne Hayes | Publisher: Search Press
About the book
Cross-stitch interpretations of Parisian moments captured in a photograph.
Embroider an unforgettable travel memoir of Paris, with charming designs that feature familiar sights and unexpected moments. Each page is an invitation for the traveler or lover of Paris to share the author's journey, evoking memories of one of the world's most romantic cities. Snapshots, short poetic descriptions, and charming illustrations of the inspiration behind the designs are accompanied by photographs of the finished projects and counted charts. As well as pictures and pillows, projects include other items like a baguette tote, a metro sign ticket holder, and a door knocker pincushion. Each design can be adapted to stitch onto a variety of items and advice is given on these variations. Intrepid cross stitchers can step off the grid and use the illustrations as a guide to embroider on to linen, while those who prefer to work counted designs on Aida cloth will find chart templates in the book.
Editions of Criss-Crossing Paris
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780992792367
Read an Excerpt
Cross-stitch interpretations of Parisian moments captured in a photograph.
Embroider an unforgettable travel memoir of Paris, with charming designs that feature familiar sights and unexpected moments. Each page is an invitation for the traveler or lover of Paris to share the author's journey, evoking memories of one of the world's most romantic cities. Snapshots, short poetic descriptions, and charming illustrations of the inspiration behind the designs are accompanied by photographs of the finished projects and counted charts. As well as pictures and pillows, projects include other items like a baguette tote, a metro sign ticket holder, and a door knocker pincushion. Each design can be adapted to stitch onto a variety of items and advice is given on these variations. Intrepid cross stitchers can step off the grid and use the illustrations as a guide to embroider on to linen, while those who prefer to work counted designs on Aida cloth will find chart templates in the book.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Criss-Crossing Paris about?
Cross-stitch interpretations of Parisian moments captured in a photograph.
Embroider an unforgettable travel memoir of Paris, with charming designs that feature familiar sights and unexpected moments. Each page is an invitation for the traveler or lover of Paris to share the author's journey, evoking memories of one of the world's most romantic cities. Snapshots, short poetic descriptions, and charming illustrations of the inspiration behind the designs are accompanied by photographs of the finished projects and counted charts. As well as pictures and pillows, projects include other items like a baguette tote, a metro sign ticket holder, and a door knocker pincushion. Each design can be adapted to stitch onto a variety of items and advice is given on these variations. Intrepid cross stitchers can step off the grid and use the illustrations as a guide to embroider on to linen, while those who prefer to work counted designs on Aida cloth will find chart templates in the book.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Criss-Crossing Paris?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts > Needlework, textile and fabric crafts > Embroidery crafts
Where can I read a sample of Criss-Crossing Paris?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780992792367
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Criss-Crossing Paris?
Fiona Sinclair, Sally-Anne Hayes
Who is the Publisher of the book Criss-Crossing Paris?
Search Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Criss-Crossing Paris is available as paperback(ISBN 9780992792367)
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