Stoney CreekStoneycreek 449747, Autumn in The Village

This is a cross stitch pattern book published in 2010 and sold by Stoney Creek Collection, Inc. ([...]) in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stoney Creek is a US manufacturer and distributor of cross stitch patterns, kits, and accessories. The book is entitled "Autumn in the Village", Book 417, and is one of the four books in the Seasons in the Village series. I have purchased all four books in the collection and have written similar reviews for each of them. The book is eight pages counting the front and back covers. The design is a series of storefronts along a street and the pattern itself extends over three pages in the book. You can stitch the entire street scene or select individual storefronts for smaller designs. These are not beginners books. They are counted cross stitch (i.e., You count the fabric weave to determine stitch run length.) with numerous color changes. Thread and the base fabric are not included. Using the color conversion chart in the book, you will need to buy the various thread colors and the base fabric. You will probably want to use Aida fabric which has large weave "squares" that can be fairly easily counted. The size of the pattern can, to some extent, be controlled by the square count per inch of the fabric (e.g., 14 ct Aida fabric has 14 squares per inch). In other words, the larger the number of squares per inch, the smaller the finished design will be. On designs this intricate, I would suggest marking the major grid lines on the foundation fabric before starting. You can do this with a color maker or a loosely sewn thread. If using thread, make sure you remove the marker thread as you stitch so it doesn't get woven into your design. In addition, Stoney Creek expressly grants permission for you to make a single photocopy of the pattern to facilitate personal stitching. I would recommend making an enlarged photocopy of each of the three pattern pages and then taping them together so you can work off a single, easy to see, design. If you are looking for a fairly large, intermediate to advanced, counted cross stitch pattern then this will be a five star buy for you.

Mint condition and delivered quickly

Great product. Exactly what was advertised.

Just as expected

This is a great book. I spent much time deciding if I anted to read it. After reading this book I realize I should have spent more time reading it then thinking about reading it. Hope you enjoy it very much. Jesus Saves!!

I love seasonals.

Just as described. Beautiful! Quick shipping. Excellent price. Finished up the total collection of four scenes that when done will be gorgeous!

I am getting back to cross stitch and these patterns looked interesting and are my first purchase. Although patterns are lovely they are a bit fussy for me. So much time changing from one color to another. Might save these for a later project.