Book excerpt: Collection of original floral designs created in cross stitch designed to inspire the reader to use them to create their own designs. Includes detailed notes on the origins of the flowers and their folklore. Includes colour charts, list of materials required, stocklist, table of contents, bibliography and an index. The author is an experienced needlecraft and knitwear designer who is author of 'Floral Needlepoint' and several other needlecraft books.