This is the classic Better Homes and Gardens – 2001 Cross Stitch Designs: The Essential Reference Book. A favorite among stitchers, this comprehensive guide includes 2001 individual motifs, 14 full-size patterns, 48 specialty stitch diagrams, color keys, easy-to-read charts, and project ideas for every season and theme.


The book is hardcover with its original dust jacket and is packed with inspiration for beginners and experienced stitchers alike.



✨ Key Features

• Title: 2001 Cross Stitch Designs

• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens Books / Meredith Corporation

• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket

• Pages: 336+ full-color pages

• ISBN: 0-696-20780-0

• Thousands of charts and motifs

• 14 full-size project patterns

• Specialty stitches (French knot, diamond eyelet, etc.)

• Seasonal, floral, holiday, animal, alphabet, and sampler themes

• Ideal for crafters, collectors, and pattern designers


📌 Condition


Excellent overall with one noted flaw.


✔️ Interior pages are crisp, clean, and unmarked

✔️ Binding is tight

✔️ Colors bright and vibrant

✔️ Includes original dust jacket


❗ Dust jacket has a tear/crack on the back top area (shown clearly in photos)

❗ Inside front page has a handwritten gift note dated Feb 14, 2000


Book itself is in excellent condition; only the dust cover shows damage.


📦 Shipping


Ships securely in a protective mailer or box.

Combined shipping available.