From the Back Cover An official Pokmon Cross Stitch book! Stitch your own adorable Pokmon characters including Pikachu, Eevee, Squirtle and more, with simple cross stitch patterns and step-by-step instructions to guide you. About the Author Maria Diaz has enjoyed over 20 years as a needlecraft designer, beginning her career as the first ever in-house designer for DMC Creative World. She is the author of numerous books and is a regular contributor to the cross stitch press. Excerpt. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. I have always been a creative person and just love making things. I dont think there are many crafts I havent tried over the years. Although I am slapdash and messy, I have never lost my childish delight in learning something new.