Helen Philipps brings her own pretty yet thoroughly modern style to an exciting new collection of samplers and cards to mark all occasions. All cross stitchers love to stitch for others and create designs that commemorate and affirm life's special moments--a birth, a wedding, a new home, an anniversary or other special days. This collection of bright, decorative samplers and cards contains something for everyone, including: * 16 samplers and over 40 greeting card designs * Bright, modern original designs for cross stitchers of all abilities * Step-by-step advice and full color charts, making it ideal for beginners or more experienced stitchers From the bright new home sampler with flowers and nesting birds, or an Advent calendar filled with the promise of Christmas, to the colorful samplers that simply celebrate a friendship, each project is accompanied by a detailed full color chart and step-by-step instructions for mounting or framing. Additional alphabets are provided to personalize any of the designs.