Cross Stitch Alphabets

These 14 lovely alphabet designs to embroider are inspired by natural themes including birds, animals and flowers. All the essential techniques are given and this ‘must-have’ book is for beginners and intermediate levels.

This gorgeous title features 14 fantastic alphabet designs to embroider. Inspired by all things natural, Cross Stitch Alphabets is ideal for novices as well as more experienced stitchers. It is complete with an array of delicate motifs, including incredibly birds, amazing animals and fantastic flowers. You will learn how to decorate make-up bags, a trendy apron and a striking tote bag, too.

Helene Le Berre has given us 14 alphabets to cross stitch, and the inscription on the preface is just perfect.

Visually they are just beautiful. Delicate and pretty, they can be added to many of your projects or make stunning samplers to be kept as heirlooms or given as gifts.

Set into sections of Animals, Plants and Flora, the accompanying writings are interesting and informative. I loved that recipes have been included, a mushroom risotto and a very delicious carrot cake, along with the many projects that can be easily completed by all levels of sewists.

Helene Le Berre is a talented designer who graduated from the Duperre School of Applied Arts. She has been creating her lovely embroidered designs since 2007. She loves to play with bright colours, joyful and delicate patterns and to tell a little heartwarming story through her work. Her favourite embroidery themes are flowers and stories for children.