A blog from a friend who's just started cross stitching:-

Only yesterday, I purchased Quick to Stitch Cross Stitch Keepsakes and just can't wait to get started on the many beautiful designs suggested.  Simple is best, in my opinion, and as a cross-stitching novice these patterns are not only achievable but will also produce the loveliest gifts and house decorating accessories.  Having just moved to the UK from Belgium, I am missing my friends and family a lot, so cross stitching personal gifts to celebrate some very important occasions in my friends' and family's lives will not only help me to feel closer to them, but will also show them how much I care!  One project I will tackle is the cute ‘Bootie Card' and ‘Baby Stars' (on page 8 and 10 respectively) for my sister who's expecting her second child later this year!  I've also just moved into my boyfriend's house so adding that feminine touch is highly necessary and I know that the colourful hangings shown in this book will add that something special to our wardrobe -and door handles!  I especially like the ‘Be My Valentine' hanging on page 25.

If you're looking to find the cutest patterns and gifts ideas I would highly recommend this book...

 Muriel