Retro Cross Stitch: 500 Patterns, French Charm for Your Stitchwork

A collection of 500 unique cross-stitch patterns inspired by vintage French design.

Step into a nostalgic world where classic elegance meets modern simplicity. This pattern-rich volume offers a wide variety of motifs drawn from 19th- and early 20th-century sources.

Inside, you’ll find:

• Designs inspired by historic fashion houses and millinery catalogs
• Travel-themed motifs, including vintage trunk labels and railway posters
• Charming everyday scenes featuring tea, coffee, and domestic life

Many patterns include multiple elements and scenes, allowing you to mix, match, and customize your projects.

Also included:

• Inspiring “mood boards” of completed motifs
• Photographs showing how to incorporate designs into everyday items

A versatile and inspiring resource for cross-stitch enthusiasts who appreciate vintage style.

Illustrator Véronique Enginger is the author of several other books of cross-stitch patterns. Her designs often focus on helping the charm of our memories enrich our current-day lives.