In 1985, Kooler Design Studio set up shop in the Diablo Valley of California. Over the years, Donna Kooler and her staff created a classic body of work for the needlework field that rivals any that exists today. "The Best of Kooler Design Studio" is a compilation of the very best cross stitch design[...]

Donna Kooler's "Encyclopedia of Quilting" ("Leisure Arts" No. 15962) is the complete, authoritative guide to the history, techniques, and patterns of quiltmaking - and now it's been updated with information on what's popular in quilting today. You can benefit from expanded information on setting opt[...]

Trim your Christmas tree in cross-stitch charm With 101 wonderful quick-and-easy ornaments to brighten your season, you'll always have new ideas for spreading holiday cheer. And the nine finishing options shown will give you lots of ideas for fast and fun ways to show off your stitching. Instructio[...]

6152 Florals to Stitch: Adorn your home with beautiful blooms in cross stitch. Designs include an exquisite rose wreath visited by a hummingbird, a spray of pink and blue flowers, a long-stem yellow rose, a deep pink rose with a dewdrop on one petal, a lush blue hydrangea, two small florals, and an [...]

From loveable cats to friendly fish, pets are unique and special to those who love them. Now, you can

stitch and display your favorites on shirts, bags, pillows, hand towels, wall hangings, and more.

Leaflet includes 99 designs featuring all your favorite pets by designer Lin[...]

Rediscover the elegance of traditional embroidery. This beautiful leaflet shows you all the basics on fabrics and fibers, stitches and finishing, and still gives lots of tips on how to make these simple components into heirloom-quality works of art.[...]

A spool of thin shiny wire, sparkly beads, and a metal crochet hook are all you'll need to create unique elegant jewelry to accessorize your wardrobe -- just like the expensive pieces found in high-end boutiques. See how easy it is to use simple crochet stitches to fashion wire and beads into glamor[...]

Designer Ruthie Marks for Kooler Design Studio combines the traditional craft of crochet with the modern and colorful styles of today. Jazz up your wardrobe with these 16 fashion accessories that include: scarves, leg warmers, hats, and wrist warmers.[...]

From head to toe and on pillows and throws, crochet flowers add blooming fun to everyday accessories for the home or fashion flair. Brighten winter scarves or summery flip-flops with ease. With the 16 simple flower patterns (from roses and mums to daffodils and forget-me-nots) and a bouquet of yarns[...]

Kooler Design Studio's award winning designers, Barbara Baatz Hillman, Linda Gillum, Sandy Orton, and Donna Yuen, have collaborated to bring you more than 80 clever, little, thought-provoking cross stitch designs. Each has a kind saying that is the ideal sentiment for someone you know who would appr[...]

Can't love them enough--the dogs and cats in our lives who bring us such joy. So why not celebrate your love for them with these whimsical projects? Some will keep your pet's gear organized and all will bring smiles. Enjoy painting them for yourself or as gifts for other pet-lovers.
Tabby Treats[...]

Using Grace Kaplan's variations on a simple stocking pattern, you can crochet fabulous Christmas stockings for everyone on your gift list. Different yarn sizes, weights, and textures change the look of the basic single crochet design, giving each stocking its own personality and flair. Added embelli[...]

Whether you're a cat person or dog person, or fish, turtle, bird, mouse, bunny, or frog person, there's something for every pet lover in this inspiring collection of cross-stitch designs. Expanding upon the pets published in her first book of "99 Cross-Stitch Luvable Pets, " Linda Gillum again captu[...]