Cross-Stitch Mandalas

20 Unique Projects Celebrating Color Stories from Around the World

By Isabelle Haccourt Vautier
Published by Stackpole Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Immerse yourself in serenity with 20 stunning mandalas for cross-stitch, each inspired by global destinations, blending intricate designs with color symbolism to create beautiful, calming art for your home!

Mandalas are intricate circular designs used around the world to invoke calm through reflection. In recent times, drawing, coloring, and painting mandalas have become popular ways to seek out this inner serenity. It is in this spirit that the talented embroiderer Isabelle Haccourt Vautier offers 20 mandalas inspired by cities and countries she dreams of visiting. Using her imagination and knowledge of the places’ histories and traditions, she has created breathtaking mandalas that celebrate the spirit of each destination.

Completed pieces are shown finished in a variety of ways: wall hangings and banners, pouches and totes, pincushions, tea towels, and more. Each design includes a list of fabrics and embroidery floss colors used and detailed cross-stitch charts. Both stitching and admiring these stunning mandalas will transport you to a place of calm and joy!
  • 20 beautiful cross stitch patterns from Bulgaria, Moscow, Bora Bora, Botswana, Pondicherry, Santorini, Helsinki, Osaka, the Sahara, Texas, Kuala Lumpur, Belfast, Ibiza, Romania, France, Casablanca, Papeete, Finland, Delft, and Kharkiv
  • Each pattern has a section with information about the country or city of origin 
  • Patterns include finished dimensions, a supply list, strand counts, a color and notated chart, and a large color photo of the finished piece
  • Use these beautiful mandalas anywhere! Finished pieces are shown on pillows, wall hangings, purses, tablecloths, and more to spark your creativity
  • Each pattern also has an associated stone like rhodochrosite and red jasper with information about its mental and physical properties
  • 8in x 10in pages and large color charts make it easier to keep track of your place
  • Written and designed by humans, for humans!

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Stackpole Books (April 1, 2025)
  • Length: 112 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780811776844

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Raves and Reviews

I got Cross-Stitch Mandalas to do with my 11-year-old daughter, and it’s become one of our favorite weekend activities. The designs are absolutely beautiful—bright, balanced, and just mesmerizing to look at. My daughter immediately picked the “Osaka” mandala because of the pinks and violets that reminded her of cherry blossoms, and she’s been so proud watching it come together stitch by stitch.

We’ll often sit at the kitchen table with some music on, stitching side by side, and it’s honestly such a peaceful way to spend time together. The patterns have a lovely cultural and color-story theme, so it’s sparked little chats about travel, creativity, and meaning behind colors. It feels like more than just a craft—it’s a shared experience.

I found some of the designs are a bit detailed for me at this point, but that’s what makes them feel special. The instructions are clear enough for us to follow, and the results are stunning. If you’re a parent looking for something mindful and creative to share with your preteen (or even just to unwind yourself), this book is a true gem.

– Michelle Smith, KidsR.Us

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Cross-Stitch Mandalas

20 Unique Projects Celebrating Color Stories from Around the World

By Isabelle Haccourt Vautier
Published by Stackpole Books
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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