Murdoch Books, Australia, 2012. Good secondhand copy.

Eight pull-out pattern sheets in an attached envelope are included, with 35 original cross-stitch designs, imbued with romance and poetry

After rifling through her cupboards and rummaging through her drawers, Marjorie Massey has collected some of her most charming cross-stitch patterns, and here she shares them with other stitchers. In alternating blues and reds, her designs are timeless and modest. Readers can follow the simple instructions for more than 30 patterns to add flair to homewares and gifts. Everything can be embroidered, from cushion covers to linen bags, aprons to handkerchiefs, and teatowels to blankets. Massey's samplers help to add a personal and creative touch to everyday items. All crafters need to do is thread the needle; find a comfortable spot; choose from such sweet patterns as Folk Alphabet, Heart with Birds, and Two Reindeer; and stitch to their heart's content.