Over 300 lovely designs from Book of Kells, Tara Brooch, and other authentic Celtic sources: spiral work, knot work, biomorphic patterns, more.

43 color-coded charts, complete instructions, and easy-to-follow diagrams enable even beginners to create a wealth of fabulous patterns for a variety of needlecraft projects.

A century ago, a folk art enthusiast collected these ornate, highly stylized designs from among a now-dispersed community of ethnic Germans residing in Transylvania. Nearly 200 designs include birds, flowers, mythical creatures, and other motifs in styles ranging from simple to complex and in themes from medieval to modern. Easily adapted to other crafts projects.

Presents patterns and instructions for over forty small cross-stitch projects inspired by the images and motifs of Celtic art, grouped in the categories of water, fire, air, and earth; and includes background on the Celtic world, as well as basic cross-stitch techniques.

With more than 100 traditional Celtic themes—knots, spirals, braids, animals, plants, artifacts, and lettering—plus projects for a series of attractive household items, this manual is an embroiderer’s delight. Making this celebration of color, texture, and needlework easy to utilize are wonderfully helpful charts, technical advice, and photographs. Embroider a cushion with four knotwork variations; a “Stanwick Man,” taken from a bronze horse-head mount found in Yorkshire; towels; cards; and more.

This book presents 30 projects using traditional Celtic art designs. Projects range from simple cards and pictures, a cushion and a rug, to an embroidered border for a wedding dress. Included is a separate section on Celtic alphabets.

Drawing inspiration from a wide variety of Celtic symbols, Celtic Cross Stitch is filled with 50 fully detailed and charted projects that burst with color. Use the border patterns to make a bookmark; personalize a purse with Celtic letters; frame a legendary Celtic theme for your home; and more.