Incoherent Scribblings

I have been asked this question in some form or another numerous times, so I thought I would quickly address it here: Could I recommend any “German-themed” cross-stitch patterns? Unfortunately, though I have looked both online and here in Munich, I have never really come across much “German-themed” cross-stitch.

That being said, however, by far the most common German landmark that has been realized through cross-stitch is King Ludwig II’s famous Neuschwanstein Castle. I am not familiar his work, but one of the designs John Clayton has included in his International Series is Neuschwanstein.

Otherwise, I would have to say that what I have found in Germany that contains the most “German” designs are the cross-stitch books available from Rico Design (Sorry! Site in German only. Choose “Sticken” and then “Kreuzstich”). One book in particular, Küchen Ambiente, has a pattern for a little Bavarian boy and girl. (Whether these books are available outside of Germany, I don’t know.)

If anyone knows of any other “German-themed” cross-stitch patterns (free or for sale), please email me with some links and I will be happy to put together a German-themed cross-stitch page!

In conclusion, for those of you looking for “German-themed” cross-stitch, I am sorry but I can’t be of much help. However, I see a lucrative business opportunity… maybe I will start designing some “German-themed” cross-stitch!

P.S. I have just found another site that has a cross-stitch pattern of the Frankfurt skyline and a differnt view (than John Clayton’s) of Neuschwanstein.