Improper Cross-Stitch

Improper Cross-Stitch
Author: Haley Pierson-Cox
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2018-08-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1250088984

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.

Cross Stitch My Home

Cross Stitch My Home
Author: Tania Santarelli
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-06-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9786057834645

Joyful moments at home, time for gardening, baking sweets. All the little pleasures in life are between these pages, waiting to be embroidered. Let some flour and cookies, an old English cup full of tea, and a bouquet of flowers inspire you. Let your needle and thread design magic moments of everyday life. These cross stitch charts are for every creative, the beginner or the advanced. From these charts, everything can be created: from cushions to runners. The secret ingredient is just to enjoy your embroidery.

The Book of Cross Stitch

The Book of Cross Stitch
Author: Durene Jones
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-03
Genre: CRAFTS & HOBBIES
ISBN: 9786057834539

The Book of Cross Stitch is an essential guide for stitchers of all abilities, from an absolute beginner just learning a new craft through to the more experienced stitcher looking to expand their knowledge. It covers all aspects of the craft from a brief history through materials and tools available and techniques used to creating your own chart all straightforwardly explained. Also provided in the book are a selection of projects for various abilities, that grow in complexity as they cover the various techniques outlined in the book, so your craft and skills can grow as you progress through the projects, making it an informative and inspirational book for all stitchers to enjoy.

All Through the House

All Through the House
Author: Vanessa-Ann Collection (Firm)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1985
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 9780848706814

Offers forty-four charted cross-stitch designs, each with a color key and easy-to-follow instructions, that will make unusual gifts, indoor and outdoor decorations, and many other Christmas momentos.

Subversive Cross Stitch

Subversive Cross Stitch
Author: Julie Jackson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2006-04-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780811853477

Needlework is America's most popular craft, with about 38 million stitchers according to the Hobby Industry of America. Subversive Cross Stitch puts a 21st-century spin to this age-old art. Step-by-step instructions for 35 hilarious projects are sure to appeal to the savvy stitch-n-bitch generation.

Stitching Pretty

Stitching Pretty
Author: Carol Dahlstrom
Publisher: Better Homes & Gardens Books
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9780696214271

A collection of cross-stitch patterns featuring step-by-step instructions.

Ultra Mini Cross Stitch Makes

Ultra Mini Cross Stitch Makes
Author: Susan Bates
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-07-19
Genre: Cross-stitch
ISBN: 9786059192484

This book contains lots of little cross stitch motifs which are quick and easy to stitch. It was inspired by the trend for making very small cross stitch items which can be used to adorn jewelry, such as pendants, bracelets and earrings. You could also make them into little pictures by mounting them into a small hoop or a tiny picture frame. There are designs which can be used to decorate mobile phone cases too. The designs cover a variety of themes, including flowers and cacti, gardens, birds and butterflies, seaside motifs, tropical motifs, and animals. The designs are colorful and pretty and will take crafters no time at all to stitch!

The Victorian Home in Cross Stitch

The Victorian Home in Cross Stitch
Author: Barbara Thompson
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1996
Genre: Canvas embroidery, Victorian
ISBN: 9780715304303

Cross-stitch lovers who live in Victorian homes, or just enjoy the style, will welcome this imaginative project book that translates each room in a Victorian home into a design for a cross-stitch project. And, as a special attraction, connect all the pieces into one huge wall hanging. Get in on the fanciful fun! 128 pages, 30 color illus., 50 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 10 1/4.

Creepy Cross-Stitch

Creepy Cross-Stitch
Author: Lindsay Swearingen
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2021-09-28
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1645674290

CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNS From spooky skulls to ghoulish graveyards, Lindsay Swearingen of Tusk and Cardinal gives cross-stitch a dark yet whimsical update. Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces. Fun and easy to learn, cross-stitch is an art form that truly anybody can master. Lindsay gives you a crash course in the basics to ensure you have all the materials and techniques you need to start off on the right foot. Then, dive into her incredible patterns and stitch yourself some oddities that range from quirky to downright eerie. Anyone with an appreciation for the macabre will swoon for patterns like Lovers’ Graves, which features twin headstones and a heart-shaped weeping willow. Meanwhile, the ghosts, ghouls and ghastly bats of Trick or Treat and Haunted Wings are perfect pieces to hang on your wall to keep the spirit of Halloween in your home year-round. With moody tones, muted hues and spooky subjects, this collection of bewitching patterns makes it easy to add a little subversive charm to your cross-stitch repertoire.

Modern Cross Stitch

Modern Cross Stitch
Author: Hannah Sturrock
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-10-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781782492405

Pick up a needle and thread and be inspired by these delightful, contemporary cross stitch designs. Cross stitch is a traditional craft that allows beginners and experts alike to enjoy the experience of creating something, whether it's for themselves or a gift for a loved one. As you stitch, you gradually see something pretty come to life and, once it's finished, you can think, “I made that.” Hannah Sturrock loves to stitch and wants to help you to love it, too. Here she shares over 30 beautiful patterns with you. Discover five chapters of fabulous ideas: For a Beautiful Baby; For Big Kids; For a Special Occasion; For a Nature Lover; and For the Home. Make an adorable barnyard scene picture for young ones, or a comic-book style cross-stitched cell phone case. Add an extra handmade touch to presents with stitched gift tags, and create a Christmas toy sack that will be treasured throughout the years. Bring the beauty of nature into the home with the flower burlap tote and the stunning floral finch pillow. You can even take cross stitch to a new level, decorating walls with washi tape birds and stitching velvet ribbon onto woven chair seats. Make use of other innovative materials, too, including soluble canvas—which allows you to cross stitch on any fabric—and glow in the dark embroidery floss. Hannah’s designs are a little bit different from what is available elsewhere. She uses simple outlines with striking patterns and clean, fresh colors, and takes inspiration from new interior fashions, vintage textiles, nature, toys, and more, always striving to be contemporary and stylish.