In this timeless collection, cross stitchers will find a spectrum of projects that incorporate cheerful and meaningful meditations, proverbs, promises, blessings, and more. Celebrated cross stitcher Joan Elliot provides large and small designs celebrating a range of occasions and holidays, and easily incorporated into pictures, cards, frames, pillows, and gorgeous gifts to share with loved ones. With projects featuring wisdom borrowed from Chinese proverbs and Indian Sanskrit, in this guide, crafters will find both food for thought and thoughtful designs.