Donna Kooler, a renowned designer of gorgeous cross-stitch projects for more than 30 years, has now come up with nine colourful sampler patterns that celebrate home, nature, holidays, and more. Each one - from the charming and playful 'Pet Friends' to the lush flower-filled 'Beautiful Blooms' - is showcased in a breathtaking two-page spread with a themed beauty shot of the framed piece. Several pages of patterns follow, along with suggested alternative motifs to help stitchers unleash their creativity and make the samplers their very own. A brief introductory section teaches some basic stitches, as well as how to prepare the fabric and centre the design.