Traditional, nostalgic patterns. Ideas for any occasion, full-colour graphs, sumptuous photographs of finished products, and a wide variety of alphabets.
This book is the second in a series of annual publications, just for people who love cross-stitch. Here are charming designs, careful chartings, detailed and clear instructions and wonderful drawings, which combine to capture the purity and innocence of "country". Also included is a superb collection of witty sayings, personal reminiscences, and little gems of folklore wisdom -- all perfect to ponder, as you stitch your favorite design.
Every one of these adorable works of art can be done in just 2 hours or less. Garden motifs, seasonal styles, children's designs, friendly animals, classic story themes, and unique letter forms set the stage for this fantastic source of creative inspiration. Hundreds of full-color, fully charted patterns can be stitched singularly, like a charming pincushion, or combined to create a look that's totally you for a sampler, pillowcase, bedspread--anything that needs a little spark of imagination. 128 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.
Turn the art of cross-stitching into a year-long endeavor with this beautiful collection of country-flavored designs. For every season -- Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter -- they feature lively gardeners, farmers, angels, patchwork animals, farm and garden motifs, and a wide array of bunnies and bears. Learn to dress your work in handsome, hand-painted, wooden frames. You'll want to decorate your house or your friends' homes with these easy-to-make crafts. The full-color graphs, codes and photos will provide you with enough inspiration and insight for a whole year, while the finished project will offer warmth and character for an eternity.
Sometimes it's good to be a little improper. Profane, funny, and smart, Haley Pierson-Cox's book invites the modern crafter to bring personality and humour to their cross stitch projects. Her easy to follow instructions and colourful designs can make a cross stitcher out of anyone.
"Excellent instructions augmented by clear illustrations, graphics, and photographs."—Booklist. "This unique book is highly recommended."—Library Journal. "Whether you're looking to create keepsakes for yourself or for a friend, you're sure to cherish the creative ideas offered by Evershed."—Country Victorian. Take your cross-stitching skills into the third dimension. All these imaginative and attractive finished pieces do more than just hang on the wall. Some, including a jewelry box and flower vase, can serve very practical purposes; others, such as the amazing decorative cross-stitch country village with an array of buildings, should be picked up and viewed from all four sides. Stitch colorful, scented town houses, keepsake clocks, charming dolls’ house furniture, and more.
From the OG of the Subversive Cross Stitch movement (and brand of the same name) comes Super Subversive Cross Stitch. Featuring 50 easy-to-make designs—both brand-new patterns and fan favorites—stitched together with trademark wit. Don't freak out. Don't make this about you. May your life be as amazing as you pretend it is on Facebook. What fresh hell is this? Not today, Satan. Super Subversive Cross Stitch is here to provide crafters with the snarky inspirations they love to stitch. The book features 50 patterns—23 brand-new designs and 27 fan favorites—along with easy-to-follow instructions for the beginner and fonts and designs for adventurous crafters looking to customize their creations. It recasts a traditional, dare we say "sentimental," craft into a modern, relevant art form. It's the latest offering in the Subversive Cross Stitch brand, beloved by legions of DIYers. Less messy than graffiti, Super Subversive Cross Stitch allows crafters to adorn walls with political pith and irreverent twists on classic quotes ("I think, therefore I drink," "Let the good times be gin"). “This book reminds me that I'm not alone in being crafty and sweary all at the same time. Pass the gin.” —Jenny Lawson, New York Times–bestselling author of Furiously Happy, Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, and Broken "Julie is the true OG of the subversive cross-stitch movement. Modern cross-stitch design would not be what it is today without her. She is a positive and supportive force in the cross-stitch community, providing mentorship to other designers and welcoming new stitchers into the hobby. I am so excited about her new book!" —Stephanie Rohr, author of Feminist Cross-Stitch
Julie Jackson is back and more subversive than ever! This new anniversary edition of her classicSubversive Cross Stitchcelebrates more than 10 years of delightfully snarky, in-your-face cross stitch with 50 full-color patterns including17 brand-new designs, such as "Don't Be Such A Baby" and "Cheer Up, Loser." Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs For Your Sassy Sideinvites stitchers of all levels to fully express their bad-ass crafty selves, whether they need to release their inner curmudgeon or let fly with a witty insult. With alphabet charts and easy-to-follow instructions for every design,Subversive Cross Stitch: 50 F*cking Clever Designs For Your Sassy Sideincludes everything you need to get your craft on from the original instigator of subversive stitching.
"First published in 2011 in the United Kingdom by Future Publishing Limited in magazine form under the title 'The ultimate Maria Diaz collection'"--T.p. verso.