This book was really fun. There were a lot of cute, and yes, whimsical patterns. Yes, I especially liked the hedgehog on the cover. Unfortunately, many of the patterns in the book were available.in other books or magazines over the years. I love books that have these small patterns or motifs. I think they are especially fun to stitch. I really liked the book and found it a good source for small patter, which is very helpful to those just learning to stitch. I do recommend this book for stitchers!

I wish I could say that Whimsical Cross-Stitch has something different from the average tiny motif cross-stitch collection; unfortunately the truth is that besides a couple cute animals (like the hedgehog on the cover) there isn't much here that you probably haven't seen before if you're a long time stitcher (like me).
For those newer to cross-stitch you will find a couple of cuties in here including: unicorns, dinosaurs, plants, home sweet home and fruits or vegetables. Essentially almost everything you'd need to 'cutesy' up your house or make someone a kitsch gift of stitched kitchen towels. This is however a great book if you want to try out cross stitch and just dabble a little. The patterns are nicely colour-coded and have tiny symbols; which is my favourite type of chart to work from. And there are some good instructions at the beginning of the book to help you start out on your new stitching journey.
I would only recommend this to those who are new to stitching or if you want to bulk-up on tiny motif designs. The average intermediate to long-time stitcher likely doesn't have a need for this one.

A nice how-to for cross stitchers desiring to create off-beat samplers. The patterns in this book would also appeal to younger stitchers, or to those designing for children.

Cross-stitch is one of the very first crafts I picked up as a child. My mother did it, as did my Aunt Grace, who was also gifted at embroidery, needlepoint and pretty much any kind of needlework. My aunt’s house had wall after wall of framed pieces of her work, all stunning, all screaming “art” at me. As a kid who was academically gifted, but creatively stunted, cross-stitch seemed like a way to be creative without too much risk. After all, it came with a pattern, so all I had to do was follow instructions and I could create something stunning like my aunt, right? Needless to say, I’ve been cross-stitching all these years, longer than I’ve done any other craft (other than perhaps crochet, which is a very narrow second). So much so, that like my aunt, I’m known for it (in my family), and when she passed, all of her unfinished work was passed on to me (unopened kits going back to the 70’s!).

So now you know why I was interested in this book. 

As for the book itself, it would be wonderful for any beginning cross-stitcher. The introduction offers clear and concise instructions on stitching technique and typical materials. Then the patterns are organized by theme. None of the patterns are overly complex (not that anything about cross-stitch really is anyhow), and all are on the small side, many being under 3” x 3”, all being under 6” x 6”. This means they work up quickly. Great for building confidence through practice without being overwhelmed. Each pattern shows a small image of the finished product, a larger copy of the actual pattern, and a color key box for DMC floss.

The patterns are whimsical, as promised. My favorites were the dragons, dinosaurs, hedgehogs and chickens, as well as the two that revolved around books. There are also holiday themes and one collection of alphabet stitches. Several patterns could be put together to create a sampler of sorts, allowing the stitcher to work on small projects and integrate them into one large one.

I wouldn’t necessarily recommend this book for experienced cross-stitchers, but it would be fabulous for a beginner.

All around, a cute cross-stitch book.

Whimsical Cross-Stitch: More Than 130 Designs from Trendy to Traditional by Cari Buziak has some wonderful cross stitch designs. The cross stitch designs are beautifully presented with both a color chart for thread and a very easy to read graph for each design. They cover Christmas, seaside, plants, sayings, animals/birds, snowflakes and some lovely pattern interlocking combinations. There is some clear instructions at the beginning of the book and then just designs from then on. I loved the little hedgehog in the front cover, and there is a lovely fir tree forest combination that I like too, but all in all lovely designs for any occasion.

It is fun to create art with needle and thread but not always easy. Cari Buziah has given us beautiful designs and simple instructions to ensure success. Both newbies and seasoned cross stitchers will love Whimsical Cross-Stitch.

I received a digital ARC from Dover Publications via NetGalley

This is a sweet, fun book of cross stitch patterns covering a variety of subjects. Most designs look quick to do, with a few more difficult designs included. There is a quick overview of stitches, materials, and how-to instructions included at the beginning of the book. A good collection to have in any stitcher's library.

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Whimsical Cross-Stitch is a treat! The book begins with just a few pages of basic instructions including clear illustrations and descriptions. Then there are more than 130 cross-stitch designs across five categories. On my first flip through I immediately spotted several that I can't wait to stitch. A colored picture is provided for each design. Cross-stitchers will love this book.

I received a copy of Whimsical Cross-Stitch from Dover Publications in exchange for my honest opinion. I was under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no monetary compensation.

This is such a beautiful book! I just love the designs, there is so much variety and they are very original. My oldest daughter is begging me for the dragon and my younger daughter wanted pretty much every design as we looked through the book. DMC floss colors are used which makes it easy to match the colors in the book.

This books is exactly what the title says it is. It is full of whimsical cross stitch patterns. The patterns are suited to beginners, with easy charts, and colorful lines to help a novice differentiate everything. This chart uses symbols in the patterns rather than numbers with make it easier to read, and at the very beginning, there is a brief guide on how to get started. This would be a great crafting book for kids, or adults: anyone who wants to start and actually finish a project.

This is a great book for those who like adorable, quick stitches. There are a lot of patterns with a nice variety of themes. The charts are clear and large enough to be easily read. I highly recommend, especially for those who like quick stitches.

**I received this copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

Very cute patterns in a variety of sizes and abilities. Will definitely be doing some of these in the near future.

There's definitely some cute stuff in here but it's a little too old school for my taste. I like something more modern.

Perfect for beginners and or children

Whimsical Cross-Stitch by Cari Buziak was a fun book to peruse. A good starter book there were a big variety of patterns and the graphs appeared easy to understand.
I received an advance reader copy via Netgalley.

I love the variety of patterns in this book. The graphs are simple and easy to read. I can't wait to start some of these. Thank you for the opportunity to review this fun book.

Wow this book is jammed with so many patterns! If you crossstitch a lot you need this book! Looking forward to purchasing this book for myself. Thank you NetGalley for the free download and to the author and publisher.

This is the perfection addition to a cross-stitcher’s library. There are so many cute projects that can be completed in an afternoon. The instructions are helpful for beginners.

Most projects in this collection can be completed in a short amount of time. Many designs are similar to freebies found on various manufacturer, designer, and shop sites on the Internet. I found only a handful of patterns that interested me enough to stitch. The best audience for this may be a child just learning to stitch as several designs are quick to stitch, colorful, don't require a lot of fabric, and can provide a quick sense of accomplishment. For the nearly $20 purchase price, I will not be purchasing a copy for myself. Stitchers probably want to browse a copy in a bookstore or cross stitch shop before purchasing it to make sure it interests them enough. This review is based on an electronic copy provided by the publisher through NetGalley with expectations of an honest review.

Whimsical Cross-Stitch is a perfect book for the cross-stitcher in your life. I kept thinking how cute the patterns would be on a cross-stitch bib for a baby. Or a little picture for my kids. Or me. There were so many that I would like to make, and I haven't cross-stictched in years. Thank goodness I still have all my supplies! I'm pretty sure quite a few of the patterns are in my future.

This book includes many different cross stitch charts from ones with pets, fantasy creatures, food, hobbies and quotes.



Each with easy to follow colour coded charts you can create your own cute little designs, with an array of colour and time!



Perfect for even beginner's this is a book anyone can create from.



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

This book has the most adorable patterns, complete with basic how-to instructions for beginner cross-stitchers. The patterns are easy to read & use similar color palettes so you can get the most out of floss colors you already have. Highly recommend this fun book!