"... each section is designed to make the process of learning cross stitch interesting ..."

"Cross Stitch Made Easy: A Guide for Beginners ~ Get It Right the First Time, Every Time,” is well written and covers everything the novice stitcher needs to get started in this wonderful craft. From the attractive cover design and layout, the brief history of needlework in the Foreward, the author's personal experiences, to the Summary; each section is designed to make the process of learning cross stitch interesting and simple."

"Ms. Applegate has assembled a comprehensive list of materials and supplies along with descriptions and illustrations to enable a beginner to assemble everything required for successful completion of that special first project. She then guides the stitcher through organization of materials, preparation of fabric and floss, and following the chart to make those first stitches."

"In “Cross Stitch Made Easy,” Ms Applegate shares tips from her experience that are only learned after years of stitching. In addition to the basics, she provides illustrations of additional stitches usually presented in patterns for advanced stitchers. The final chapter provides alternative instructions with illustrations for finishing and framing encouraging the beginner to display the completed project. Excellent!"

"For the first time ever I was able to cross stitch and have the stitches come out looking like they were supposed to!"

"I had always wanted to learn how to cross stitch, but could never figure out the right way to do it. I mentioned it to my sister once and she ended up buying me a copy of Cross Stitch Made Easy for my birthday along with an easy cross stitch pattern."

"For the first time ever I was able to cross stitch and have the stitches come out looking like they were supposed to! I've just completed my first project and I can't wait to get started on another. Cross Stitch Made Easy is fabulous!"

"An excellent book that I would recommend to novice and experienced stitchers alike."

"This book is clearly written with great illustrations. It covers everything you need to know to get started in cross-stitching, without it being intimidating."

"I have been stitching for over 30 years and wish I had this book when I started, instead of trial and error. An excellent book that I would recommend to novice and experienced stitchers alike."

"... The hints, tips, and diagrams are very clear and easy to follow."

"This is a really good source book for beginners and beyond. As a relitivley experienced cross stitcher I have learnt some useful and new techniques . I found the book easy to read: The hints, tips, and diagrams are very clear and easy to follow."

"I would whole heartedley recommend this book to any beginner. The hints, tips, and diagrams are very clear and easy to follow. I think this book is a must for any cross stitchers library."

"... there's lots of stuff that will appeal to more advanced stitchers, ..."

"I'm just writing to tell you how much I enjoyed your book 'Cross Stitch Made Easy For Beginners'. The ebook is a credit to the writer and I actually think it's misnamed because there's lots of stuff that will appeal to more advanced stitchers, such as the broad range of stitches and every one so beautifully described and illustrated."

"With 'blackwork' making a comeback in popularity, I think this book will appeal to many experienced stitchers, it is packed full of wonderful knowledge anyone needs to know with great advice, tips and helpful hints."

"... I found this book is easy to understand and full of great tips and ideas."

"Cross Stitch Made Easy" what can I say I found this book is easy to understand and full of great tips and ideas. It's details are great and leave nothing out. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves cross stitch."

"... my granddaughter gets on the phone and talks to me about cross stitching and the project she's working on."

"Cross Stitch Made Easy has enabled me to get closer to my granddaughter who lives far away from me. I bought this book for my 10 year old granddaughter when I was visiting and also bought a copy for myself. I then sat down and showed her just a few techniques in the book."

"Now every time I call my son, my granddaughter gets on the phone and talks to me about cross stitching and the project she's working on. She's made a pillow for her bed and is now making one to send to me. I can't be there to teach her, but the pictures in Cross Stitch Made Easy make it easy for me to talk to her over the phone and answer questions."

"Now every time I call my son, my granddaughter gets on the phone and talks to me about cross stitching and the project she's working on. She's made a pillow for her bed and is now making one to send to me. I can't be there to teach her, but the pictures in Cross Stitch Made Easy make it easy for me to talk to her over the phone and answer questions."

"This is a great book for the cross stitch beginner. And I've learned a few new techniques as well. Thank you!"

"Janis came across as a close friend, eager to share her love of cross stitch..."

"I just got finished reading the ebook, and Wow! I’ve been cross stitching for quite a few years, and there was so much that I never knew. The information was presented in a way that I didn’t feel like an amateur who didn’t know anything, but more like a friend who was sharing more knowledge than you’ve had the opportunity to learn."

"Janis came across as a close friend, eager to share her love of cross stitch. I was impressed with the organization and the variety of stitches covered in the ebook. Thank you so much for putting it together."

"Your instructions were so easy to understand, I am going to try to block and lace my next project myself!"

"I have been embroidering and cross stitching for 21 years (mainly in kit form) and so wish your book had been available when I started, it would have saved a lot of unpicking. I have just read the book in one sitting as I just could not stop!"

"I have always given my finished pieces of stitching over to a framers to finish as I have never understood the instructions on kits as to how to block and lace effectively. Your instructions were so easy to understand, I am going to try to block and lace my next project myself!"

"A great book for anyone that has been away from cross stitch & starting back up again..."

"What a fantastic book for beginners. The instruction are very clear and concise. It is very easy to read and understand. The graphics are excellant and easy to follow. A lot of great tips for everyone. A great book for anyone that has been away from cross stitch & starting back up again - a lot of helpful tips."

"I only wish that I had been given this book when I first started cross stitching. It is the most informative book on the subject that I have read."

"I only wish that I had been given this book when I first started cross stitching. It is the most informative book on the subject that I have read. Everything is explained very carefully and is easilly understood."

"There are items in the book, that as an experienced cross stitcher I find useful. Especially the section on the stitches, some kits just mention the stitch to be used without explaining properly how to do it. Your book explains them very well indeed. I have printed quite a few pages for myself for future reference."

"... after reading Cross Stitch Made Easy and following the easy instructions, I'm actually completing a project that looks how it should!"

"I've gone through a lot of so-called easy cross stitching books only to come away feeling I am all thumbs! My husband thought I was daft to keep trying. But then I happened across Cross Stitch Made Easy. I almost didn't buy the book. I'm so glad I did."

"I'd given up on trying to learn cross stitching. But after reading Cross Stitch Made Easy and following the easy instructions, I'm actually completing a project that looks how it should. Your book is a cinch to follow and is making cross stitch enjoyable. This book is terrific!"

"I have one or two other books on cross-stitch methods ... but yours stood out from the other ones I have."

"The e-book is well put together. I have one or two other books on cross-stitch methods and I like them but yours stood out from the other ones I have. The pictures are great and easy to understand, the direction are concise and easy to follow, and the back-ground information on the needed supplies is wonderful."

"You even included some advanced stitches, one of which I have never seen before (ex: Needlelace Flower), bead work, and even mounting and displaying. Anyone that would want to learn to cross-stitch should get and read this book."