Criss Crossing Paris began when my sister, Sally-Anne, and I invited some creative friends to help us cross stitch interpetations of Sally-Anne's Paris photographs.
We were amazed and inspired by the creativity with which each stitcher approached the task - sometimes following the grid supplied, and sometimes taking a more intrepid journey and stepping off the grid!

This book is not your traditional cross stitch book.

Cross-stitch interpretations of Parisian moments captured in a photograph.

Embroider an unforgettable travel memoir of Paris, with charming designs that feature familiar sights and unexpected moments. Each page is an invitation for the traveler or lover of Paris to share the author's journey, evoking memories of one of the world's most romantic cities. Snapshots, short poetic descriptions, and charming illustrations of the inspiration behind the designs are accompanied by photographs of the finished projects and counted charts. As well as pictures and pillows, projects include other items like a baguette tote, a metro sign ticket holder, and a door knocker pincushion. Each design can be adapted to stitch onto a variety of items and advice is given on these variations. Intrepid cross stitchers can step off the grid and use the illustrations as a guide to embroider on to linen, while those who prefer to work counted designs on Aida cloth will find chart templates in the book.

If you would like to join us on our journey and create you own interpretation of the designs in the book, it is available through a range of bookshops.

Or - create your own designs from your holiday photographs and stitch a personal keepsake. If you want some help with creating the cross stitch grid, email me and I will happily set you on your journey.

Happy stitching!