Avid cross-stitchers will be transported to a world straight out of storybooks with these 25 handmade patterns themed to fantasy and folklore. All of the patterns feature intricate shading and color work—the beloved trademarks of the pattern designer, Iris of Needlelot Designs. Ambitious beginners and experienced stitchers alike will be enthralled by Iris’s combination of traditional fantasy subjects—like a Dragon of the Old World, Castle Vista, or Enchanting Unicorn—with powerful beings of legend—like Apep, God of Chaos or Odin’s Ravens—and mischievous magical animals—like a Witch’s Cat, Winged Toad, or Rabbit Druid. While high fantasy elements abound, the patterns are also rooted in inspiration from stories from all over the world, including Norse, Egyptian, Greek, and Japanese mythology and folklore. Complete with simple stitching tutorials and Iris’s best tips for framing and unique finishings, this collection is one cross-stitch lovers are bound to add to their horde.