Mini Masterpieces Cross-Stitch: Still Life

by Ana Gabriela Pico Villalpando

Overview

Stitch and create your own art gallery showcasing famous florals and other gorgeous still life paintings by some of the world’s greatest artists. This beautiful collection of forty—five miniature cross—stitch patterns features stunning replicas of Matisse’s Vase of Flowers in Front of the Window, Monet’s Water Lilies, Renoir’s Bouquet of Roses, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, and other fine works of art. Patterns are organized alphabetically by the artist’s name, and each includes a detailed charted diagram with recommended DMC thread colors and a picture of the finished product. A how—to section titled “Never Stitched Before?” explains the basic techniques so that even beginners can learn to cross—stitch projects that are easy, fast, and fun to make! Needleworkers at every level of experience can transform best—loved museum masterpieces into wonderful handmade keepsakes that friends and family will cherish forever.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486852454
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	07/16/2024
Series:	Dover Crafts: Embroidery & Needlepoint
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Sisters Gaby and Ale launched their cross—stitch design company in 2016 and have since created thousands of patterns based on dozens of themes. Gaby converts the art into patterns and is located in Mexico with her husband and two children. Meanwhile, Ale selects which art pieces will be adapted and is based in Spain with her children, husband, and dog. 

Table of Contents

Never Stitched Before?
Special Thanks 
 
Pierre Bonnard
The Poppies  
 
Gustave Caillebotte
Garden Rose and Blue Forget Me Nots in a Vase 
 
Paul Cézanne
Apples and Oranges  
Curtain, Jug and Fruit Bowl  
Still Life with Apples
Still Life with Apples and a Pot of Primroses
Still Life with Skull
 
Paul Gauguin
Still Life with Oranges
Still Life with Teapot and Fruit
 
Vincent van Gogh
Irises
Majolica Jug with Wildflowers
Sunflowers
Three Sunflowers
Vase of Roses
Vase with Carnations
Vase with Oleanders and Books
Vase with Poppies
 
William Harnett
The Old Violin
 
Shirley Hibberd
Various Ivy Leaves
 
Nora Heysen
Spring Flowers
 
Michiel van Huysum
Branch with a Sunflower
 
Jan van Kessel
Vanitas Still Life
 
August Macke
The Ghost in the House Stalls–Still Life with a Cat
Little Walter’s Toys
 
Édouard Manet
Moss Roses in a Vase
 
Henri Matisse
Daisies
Geranium
Vase of Flowers in Front of the Window
 
Luis Egidio Meléndez
Still Life with Watermelons and Apples
 
Claude Monet
Bouquet of Sunflowers
Christmas Roses
Chrysanthemums
Nasturtiums in a Blue Vase
Three Pots of Tulips
Water Lilies
 
Odilon Redon
Poppies and Daisies
 
Pierre—Joseph Redouté
Vase of Flowers 
 
Pierre—Auguste Renoir
Anemones 
Bouquet of Roses
Still Life with Roses
 
Henri Rousseau
Bouquet of Flowers with an Ivy Branch
Still Life
 
H. Lyman Saӱen
Anemones
 
Robert John Thornton
Temple of Flora
 
Floris Verster
Still Life with Zinnias in a Green Jar