Tuesday, July 27, 2010

To Fly Above the Sea

I'm definitely excited!!  My first book of cross stitch designs is back from the printer and available for purchase!!  This 28-page book includes 14 original counted cross stitch designs featuring the sea, shells and seabirds.  You'll find a few samplers as well as smaller pieces which are perfect for beach stitching, or those times when you only have a short time to complete a project.

There is a black and white photo of the finished model with each chart, as well as information on the fabric used in the model and a complete listing of floss.  When overdyes were used, you'll find a DMC conversion on the same page.  There is a full color insert in the center of the book which features all the completed models so you can see what the designs look like in color.  Some designs were framed - all in simple but beautiful frames found at Hobby Lobby or Michaels.  Some designs were finished as pillows or ornaments.
Also included in the book are sea-themed verses and poems, photos, and interesting tidbits of information on shells and seabirds.

I loved working on this book since I was able to share my love for the sea, and especially seabirds!  I hope everyone else enjoys it as much as I did.


The retail price of the book is $17.00, and a donation of $5.00 for the sale of each book is being given to the Audubon Society to assist with their work in the Gulf.  Books can be purchased from Mary Kathryn at Handcrafts Online or from me.  If you have any questions, please send me an email at joanne@ofgenerationspast.com

Joanne

5 comments:

Susan in SC said...

How wonderul that you have the book published and ready to sell! I am very proud of you and for you!!

Heidi said...

Oh Joanne! It is just beautiful. You must feel so wonderful to see your vision come to life like this. Enjoy it and soar in the sky with those sea birds. Best of luck with your sales!

Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi

Deborah said...

The book looks stunning! Good luck with it.

Bee Jay said...

Congratulations Joanne. I'm sure you are proud of your achievement. Hope it sells really well.
Blessings!

Tracy said...

How exciting, Joanne! Congratulations!!