Review on 🧵 Authentic Indian Cross Stitch Designs by Sasha Hsiao

This is one of my favorite cross stitch books. I have always loved Indian art and this book did not disappoint. The graphics are beautiful and there is a wonderful variety of projects, large and small. I feel like it was worth every penny I spent on it. You can make beautiful little souvenirs and gifts, or you can make intricate samplers, paintings, pillowcases, keychains, purses, and wall hangings. Some projects are completed relatively quickly, others take longer. I love floral motifs and paisley. There are other projects that require beads but they are very beautiful. The only thing I found a bit unwieldy is that the streams are only listed as anchors and I only have access to the DMC streams where I live. Also the color conversion table at the end of the book does not list all the colors used. Some Anchor yarns don't have a DMC equivalent, so I ordered a few colors online. If you are not picky like me, you can just look at the photos and choose a color that is close to the picture. The author has done an excellent job with such a selection of Indian art as cross-stitch. She borrowed designs from Indian architecture, metalwork, ceramics, carpets and clothing. This is definitely one of my favorite cross stitch books.