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500 patterns, most also containing multiple scenes/motifs that offer components to use in your own designs (image Dancing Nostalgia)
Offers traditional style presented with a charming contemporary simplicity—the perfect combo for today's crafter (Dress)
Full of fun traveling motifs like trunk labels of exotic destinations and railroad advertising posters (Nostalgia)
Contents Include:
- Basic Information
- A Touch of Nostalgia Patterns
- Chocolate, Tea, and Coffee
- Fabulous Journeys
- Fashion
iiiireader
2025-07-26 20:07:37
I have cross stitched for many years and own a lot of patterns and encyclopedia style compilation books. I am a little bit jaded when it comes to new design books. In many ways, the designs all begin to look the same.This book, is another thing altogether. I have recently purchased the Fables and Fairy Tales by Ms Enginger and based on how much I enjoyed that book, I pre-ordered her Christmas book and picked up this book as well.The designs range from small to full size pages. You can design your own sampler style project using any number of the designs in this book and they will all match well together. The designs are definitely retro but will a European flair that I have not seen in a US published book before.What I have been really impressed by is the minimal use of backstitch in most of the designs. Usually, a book of small design uses intensive backstitch to give definition to the design. In this book, it is only used as part of the design element. As I am not one who loves backstitching (though, as hard as it is to believe, there are those who do love it), these designs are perfect for me.I’ve looked at this designer’s previously published books which have been made available only in other languages and sincerely hope that she and the publisher will make those books available in English as well.
Becky Knapp
2025-07-22 15:31:54
Great illustrations Easy instructions..
DelusionalAngel
2025-06-27 15:12:48
Nothing like getting two different books (by the same author) to review to revive a love of a craft you haven’t bothered with in years.The author has a real knack for creating adorable vinatage’y patterns. In this particular book that means things like an Art Nouveau alphabet sampler (I’ve never been a friend of alphabet samplers, but the letters are super useful anyway). There are many floral themed more traditional pieces but there are also patterns like old cars, a jazz band, flappers, artists, planes, tributes to old school scientists, toys, teapots, coffeepots, foods, and more. One of my favorite sections of this book focusses on Women’s clothing and accessories.If I had to choose between the two books I was given to review, I’d pick the author’s book. This one is just as gorgeous. I just have a love of fairy tales. But there are really no bad patterns in this book.
Reeca Elliott
2025-06-16 10:24:00
I love every single pattern in this book. The patterns are more vintage than retro, makes them right in my wheelhouse. They are super colorful and very easy to use. There are also lots of teapots. I adore teapots! In the above picture, the teapot pattern I am working on is very similar to the teapot I own.I ordered a hard copy of this book today. I would rather hold the book. Easier to stitch from than a piece of paper which gets bent and faded.This book is great for any cross stitcher.I received this book from Netgalley for a honest review.
Leyla
2025-06-03 17:47:53
A beautiful book on cross stitch designs which can be used for small or large projects and gifts, or as a learning tool for someone staring out with cross stitch. The designs are charming and depict the retro era, and just by looking at some of the project made, will encourage trying some out on various items. They are small, therefore quick to make and do not test the patience of either a beginner or someone who just want to complete something in a short time.I really love the layout and the examples are very inspiring.
Rose Beauvais
2025-05-01 14:04:16
Retro Cross Stitch by Veronique Enginger is a treasure trove of patterns without the fluff. The book has page after page filled with individual patterns grouped together by common subject. The trend towards lazy days during the 1800, parasols and high button boots, tea service and time at the boardwalk or the beach are beautifully imagined. Full Disclosure: I was allowed to read a copy of this book for free as a member of NetGalley in exchange for my unbiased review. The opinions I have expressed are my own and I was not influenced to give a positive review.
Alan Karl Church
2025-04-23 17:38:36
She says she enjoys it quite a bit.
Jennifer Nash
2025-03-12 16:52:25
Veronique Enginger's Retro Cross Stitch design book is brimming with new stitching ideas created with a keen French aesthetic. There are patterns for an assortment of uses, from smaller motifs for stitching accents to large-scale works that could be framed and hung on a wall. My favorite were the airplanes, the Orient Express, and the Asian-inspired patterns. Throughout the book, Enginger includes full color photography for examples of projects that could completed with the designs; instructions for those projects are included in the back. The grids are well-sized and the symbols are easy to differentiate. Enginger references DMC floss numbers, making the precise colors she recommends easy to source.While the instructions for cross stitching included with the book are suitable for beginner embroiderers, the patterns themselves are probably more appropriate for those with intermediate experience, as the beautiful designs include a lot of color changes, especially those with a larger scale. Overall, this is a nice pattern book for anyone who enjoys cross stitching and likes the French aesthetic of the designs.
Raymond Strokowski
2025-03-09 17:09:31
Very useful and well written and illustrated.
Sue
2025-01-14 17:57:18
This is a beautiful book! Very good quality, the charts are easy to read as they are bigger than the charts in some of Veronique Enginger's other books. Not too much back stitch in these charts. Gorgeous illustrations, and so many you're spoilt for choice. Definitely worth the price.
mirco vincenzi
2025-01-12 15:10:37
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maria aparecida lisboa
2024-12-31 12:38:55
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Shireen
2024-12-25 21:31:20
The book is just what I was looking for. The embroidery designs are a good challenge to take on.
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