Magical Cross Stitch: Over 25 Enchanting Fantasy Designs

The pictures themselves are cute and I will enjoy doing them. Book was in great condition since I bought used.

I really like the designs in this book, but was taken aback when I opened it and found that the very first page is page 21. It goes from page 21 to page 54, and then it has the title page. After carefully examining it, I found that it has all its pages; they are just out of order. So I decided to keep it as it is perfectly usable as is.

The designs in this book are beautiful. I can’t wait to start making them.

This is a gift that I hope the receiver will love!

Several years ago I was injured and became unable to work. I filled my days with cross-stitch and is my habit went starting something, I surrounded myself with books and magazines on the subject, both from the bookstore and the library. Among those books was "Magical Cross Stitch"; a David and Charles publication of great beauty both as a book as wells as contents. The patterns range from a magnificent Sleeping Beauty to Chinese Dragons to a Rising Phoenix to a still life that could have come from the office of Dumbledore. Fairies, Mermaids, Sorceresses, Goddesses, and a Rainbow Pegasus fill the pages. I hope to stitch them all.Happy stitching to all and to all a good night.

While there are some good patterns in this book, most of them are ones I wouldn't stitch. I'm a huge fan of fantasy designs, but most of these pale in comparison to other fantasy collections like Joan Elliot's other books. There are a few really good patterns, like the Phoenix on the cover. Make sure you look in the preview pages to see if you like enough of them. There are some nice little astrological type designs and castles. The price is right, though, so if you even like a few, it's probably worth buying. I just don't think the patterns are as good as Joan's other work or even close to something like a Miribilia.However, this sort of thing is extremely subjective, you might find your favorite design ever in this book.

I have almost finished the cover picture of the Phoenix and the colors are radiant- it seems to have a light of its own with the wonderful color choices and shading. The sleeping beauty is also a stunner and the earth goddess, dark sorceress and fairy queene are very beautiful and detailed. The charts are big and easy to use and there are many small designs as well as many ideas on how to use them. I own many cross-stitch book and this is one of my favorites. I want to do the rainbow pegasus next, the colors in it are wonderful!!

Just recently got back into cross stitch...I always buy the larger pattern books with lots to choose from. Quality! This collection is awesome :) I'm currently working on the Wizard Magic pattern and it looks great! Can't wait to try the rest! Lots of designs are represented and patterns can of course be broken down and only small parts used for specific projects. Shipped fast and good shape!

Some great patterns

This book is brilliant! I had already done one part of a trilogy in it but couldn't find the other two. Beautiful pictures.

this book is just like new some brilliant patterns to try very pleased with it

Thank you for a good quality book I'm using one of the designs already . The delivery was prompted and came when stated

I purchased this for the Sleeping Beauty Pattern which I saw and loved. All of the patterns look excellent.