Mabel Lucie Attwell in Cross Stitch

You don't recognize her name, but her freshly innocent illustrations of cherubic toddlers, cheeky urchins, and cuddly pets graced an earlier generation's favorite fairy tale books, calendars, postcards, and tableware. Today they're collectors' items in great demand and soaring in price. Fortunately for the cross-stitcher, 24 original designs turn the Attwell magic into nostalgic practical projects such as inspirational stitched panels; layette vest, rattle, and baby shoes; get-well and good-luck gifts; bathroom accessories; stationery kits.