Ultimate Cross Stitch Projects: Colorful and Inspiring Designs from Maria Diaz

Cross-stitch the beautiful art of Maria Diaz! Projects include:

• Animals: Cats, birds, horses, squirrels, and pigs
• Landscapes: Fields, sunsets, woods, and a cottage
• Florals: Peonies, tulips, poppies, daisies, irises, and more
• Baby: Little Angel, toy room, Precious Gift, and alphabets
• Art: Da Vinci's La Scapigliata, Albrecht Dürer's Praying Hands, and Madonna & Child

This gorgeous sourcebook of cross stitch projects offers some of the most dazzling and treasured designs from uniquely talented needlecraft designer Maria Diaz.

As a top cross stitch designer, Maria Diaz is known for the artistic sensibility of her large, lush designs. She uses her needle to evoke magnificent landscapes, charming animals, bold florals, and emotional sepia portraits.

The large-scale original patterns inside Ultimate Cross Stitch Projects include rustic country landscapes, traditional samplers, adorable animals, cute characters, and full colored flowers. A set of the author's best-loved new baby designs is also included, providing beautiful studies in sepia for new parents. Maria's designs and projects are perfect for creating handmade gifts for family and friends!

In this ultimate compilation of cross-stich projects, you'll find the easy-to-follow color charts leave no guesswork. With clear step-by-step instructions and stunning photographs, each project will provide hours and hours of creative enjoyment for both novice and experienced cross-stitchers!

Maria Diaz is the author of 7 cross stitch books and has created hundreds of cross stitch designs. She studied fine art in Leicester, England. After graduation she joined DMC Creative, the world's largest supplier of needlework supplies, and became DMC's first in-house designer. Eight years later she decided to go out on her own. She moved to London and landed a contract as specialist needlecraft consultant with Eaglemoss Publications.