Publish: 2025
Language: Japanese
✦ About This Japanese Craft Book – Breathtaking Cross Stitch Lace Patterns
クロスステッチで描く 優美なレース模様 / Cross Stitch de Egaku: Yūbi na Rēsu Moyō
This stunning embroidery collection of cross stitch lace patterns is a refined Japanese embroidery book, featuring elegantly detailed designs that replicate the delicate beauty of antique lace through counted cross stitch. Worked primarily in monochrome thread on evenweave and Aida fabric, the cross stitch designs use dense gridwork, negative space, and fine geometric fills to create breathtaking lace-like textures on dark and neutral grounds.
Motifs Drawn from Daily Life
The book features a wide variety of embroidery designs inspired by what bitte loves most. Flowers take center stage, joined by charming sweets, alphabets, kitchen items, travel-inspired details, and nostalgic objects. Each motif can be stitched on its own or combined freely, allowing you to create pieces that feel both playful and intentional.
✦ What’s Inside – 30 Cross Stitch Lace Patterns in Classic Antique Style
- 🌹 Rose motifs I & II — ornate floral frames and bouquets in lace grid style
- 🕊️ Bird design — elegant bird silhouette surrounded by decorative lace borders
- 👼 Angel — delicate circular composition in soft grey thread
- 🎀 Ribbon — large bow design filled with rose and scroll lace motifs
- 🔲 Scallop I & II — classic lace edging and border repeats
- 🔁 Continuous patterns I & II — all-over repeating tile and lattice designs
- ⬛ Square & Oval — symmetrical medallion compositions for doilies and frames
- 🌸 Floral patterns I & II & Floral motif — flowing vine, petal, and leaf lace fills
- 📐 Corner I & II — decorative corner elements for framing and sampler work
- ➖ Line patterns — elegant border strips and repeat edging rows
- 🔵 Mini motifs — small circular lace medallions in multi-tone colorways
- 🧵 Applied projects — embroidered handkerchief, multi-pouch, book cover, tote bag
Each design is presented with a full color reference photograph alongside charted instructions, making it easy to follow the original palette or create your own interpretation.
✦ Who Is This Japanese Craft Book For & What Techniques Are Covered?
This book is ideal for intermediate to experienced cross stitchers who love antique aesthetics, blackwork-adjacent lace design, and refined monochromatic embroidery. Techniques featured include counted cross stitch on evenweave and Aida, working on dark fabric with light thread, negative space grid filling, and applying finished embroidery to practical items like pouches and book covers. A basic stitching guide is included to support those building their skills. Whether you stitch for relaxation, decoration, or wearable craft, this collection offers timeless elegance in every motif.
Available as an instant digital download — no shipping needed. Please note this is an eBook, not a physical book.
The print file will be available for download immediately after payment.
No physical book will be shipped.
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