Enjoy cross-stitching your favorite people and create high-quality, fun, personal works of art Stitch all the most important people in your life with this one-of-a-kind method that solves technical challenges for you but thrives on your creative input-only you know how to bring these characters to life. Using the PixlPeople method, select from a huge swath of elements that go beyond generic patterns and exact replicas-body types, skin tone combinations, hairstyles, outfits-and just follow the provided templates for each element. Add pets, hobby and career accessories, facial expressions, and even zodiac signs to round out your PixlPeople. This method works as a great introduction to cross-stitch, as well as a fun new type of project for those with more experience. Tips on design techniques will help your finished work stand out as a high-quality craft and charming gift. John-Michael Stoof is a cross-stitch pattern designer who's carved out a unique style that draws in new stitchers. His successful cross-stitch pattern shop, PixlStitch, can be found on Etsy.