Cross Stitch Cabinet of Curiosities: 500 Magical Motifs and Peculiar Patterns - Paperback

by Grace Isobel (Author)

A SPELLBINDING COMPENDIUM FOR CURIOUS STITCHERS

Welcome to a magical world of over 500 cross stitched delights, where needle and thread open a door to the peculiar, the mystical, and the marvellous...

In Cross Stitch Cabinet of Curiosities, breakout designer Grace Isobel of Innocent Bones invites you into a whimsical world of stitching wonder. Inspired by the old-world charm and eccentricity of curiosity cabinets, this rich collection includes strange flora and fungi, mysterious trinkets, ancient symbols, and celestial wonders - perfect for modern makers who crave charm, creativity, and a touch of the mystical in their craft.

Alongside the full colour-and-symbol charts, you'll find guidance on tools, materials, and techniques, plus display ideas to help you transform your creations into brooches, ornaments, or tiny framed treasures.

• Over 500 individual motifs and several stunning larger compositions
• Ideas for using designs in jewellery, letterpress trays, and gifts
• Easy-to-follow full-colour and symbol charts
• Projects suitable for both beginners and seasoned stitchers
• Stylish, modern designs with a whimsigoth and dark feminine flair

Grace Isobel's spellbinding style - featured in Vogue, Elle, and Cosmopolitan - makes this a must-have for every modern stitcher's library.

Whatever your skill level, you're invited to slow down, look closer, and get delightfully lost in the details.

Author Biography

Grace Isobel is a self-proclaimed cross-stitch addict, devoted dog mum, and the creator of the cross-stitch brand Innocent Bones and subscription box service MOOD. She is the author of Enchanted Cross Stitch (Running Press, May 2024). She lives in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.