John James Audubon Birds in Cross Stitch Author:Ginnie Thompson The exquisite bird paintings of John James Audubon, prized by art lovers and collectors around the world, are adapted here for the first time in elegant, easy-to-work designs for counted cross stitch. Ginnie Thompson, a well-known teacher and designer, gives complete instructions for stitching twenty of the most colorful and fascinating birds of... more » America, including the Mourning Dove, Cardinal, Barn Swallow, Virginia Rail, the now-extinct Passenger Pigeon, and many more.
An ancient technique that is one of today's most popular neeedlecrafts, cross stitch can be enjoyed by both beginning and experienced needleworkers. A wide variety of subtle, natural colors is used in the embroidery to capture the intricate beauty of Audubon's paintings and of the birds themselves.
Complete instructions for stitching and finishing the pieces, as well as information about materials, are included. Each design is fully graphed, with helpful enlargements of detailed areas provided, and the finished pieces are illustrated in color near the graphs from which they are worked. Quotations from Audubon's own writings about the birds add to our appreciation of these beautiful, sophisticated designs. This is a book that is sure to delight art lovers, bird watchers, and needleworkers everywhere.« less