Download or read book Cross Stitch Celebrations Bundle of Joy written by Mollie Johanson and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create a personalized cross stitch baby announcement with Bundle of Joy!-includes 12 patterns with mix-and-match border designs, alphabets, and color schemes to make a truly special gift for every bundle of joy.

Download or read book Inspiration in Cross Stitch written by Dorothea Hall and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing solid, technical information on everything from thread types to frames and framing techniques to the different kinds of stitches, this book includes step-by-step instructions, plus materials and thread lists, stitching charts, and patterns for finished garments. Five complete alphabets complement the projects. Over 140 color photos and drawings.

Download or read book Cross Stitch Celebrations Bundle of Joy written by Mollie Johanson and published by Walter Foster Publishing. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! you can continue the generations-old tradition of stitching a birth announcement and other keepsakes for a new baby. Whether you are completely new to cross stitch or already skilled in the craft, Cross Stitch Celebrations: Bundle of Joy! teaches you how to create highly giftable personalized keepsakes for a new baby. This step-by-step guide includes all of the basics you need to learn the art of cross stitch. Following a brief introduction to tools and materials and an overview of basic cross stitch techniques, you will be treated to: 20+ charming patterns that reflect baby and nursery aesthetics A range of mix-and-match fonts, border designs, color schemes, and baby animal motifs Techniques on how to compose a DIY design Tips for framing and displaying finished projects Baby animals include a bear, bunny, dinosaur, duck, elephant, owl, and a whale, and small motifs include hearts, clouds and moons, flowers, paw prints, and rainbows. Create the perfect personalized gift for every new parent and grandparent in your life. With the ability to mix and match, the possibilities are endless! Whether you are new to cross stitch or already skilled in the craft, the Cross Stitch Celebrations series teaches you how to create personalized pieces that celebrate life’s major milestones. Including all of the basics you need to start stitching, and with the ability to mix and match the fonts, border designs, color schemes, and motifs featured inside each book, the possibilities are endless!

Download or read book Jo Verso s Cross Stitch Year written by Jo Verso and published by . This book was released on 2002-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exciting collection of more than 1000 cross stitch motifs is inspired by the seasons and the many events that make up a year. Individual months offer inspiration for portraying an astonishing range of subjects in stitches - from the weather, customs and festivities, to national holidays, fauna and family days out. From the snowdrop to the rose there's a flower for every time of year. Comprehensive advice is given on materials and equipment, on how to stitch the motifs, and with step-by-step instructions on how to create a personal sampler to record the year's events. Superb colour charts are provided throughout.

Download or read book Cross Stitch Like a Queen written by David Hastings and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get stitching with this first-of-its-kind collection of creative and colorful patterns inspired by drag queens, pride, and the LGBTQ+ community! Cross-Stitch Like a Queen is a celebration of drag and queer culture, perfect for queens, kings, and everybody in between. Crafty queens and drag enthusiasts alike will love this book with twenty-five illustrated designs ranging from sexy pumps to iconic quotes. Plus, with an alphabet template and extra design elements, you can make your own custom cross-stitch patterns and personalized quotes. Patterns include: Nails, wig, and lipstick Crown and gown Disco ball “Not today, Satan" “Don't get bitter, just get better" Pride flag And much more! This is not your grandma’s embroidery book! Perfect for fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and allies, this craft book is a celebration of the mantra “love is love.” Go forth and stitch!

Download or read book Celebrations in Cross Stitch written by Lisbeth Perrone and published by Better Homes & Gardens Books. This book was released on 1988 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides patterns and instructions for special projects for Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Passover, Easter, Mother's and Father's Days, and weddings.

Download or read book 120 Celebration Cross Stitch Cards written by Gillian Souter and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text contains over 120 cross stitch greetings card and tag designs to mark any occasion. Ideas and instructions are provided for mounting your work into cards, and even for decorating the card mount to ensure a special and polished finish.

Download or read book Cross Stitch Celebrations Graduation written by Mollie Johanson and published by Walter Foster. This book was released on 2023-03-14 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to create personalized graduation announcements, congratulations, and additional keepsakes for education-related accomplishments with Cross Stitch Celebrations: Graduation—with mix-and-match design elements and more than 20 patterns.

Download or read book Improper Cross Stitch written by Haley Pierson-Cox and published by St. Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Christmas Cross Stitch written by Claire Crompton and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2010-06-30 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch through the season with hundreds of holiday projects! This book includes a wealth of over five hundred fabulous, festive cross-stitch designs to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Be inspired to create a variety of wonderful cross-stitch projects, ranging from beautifully detailed Christmas keepsake pictures to last-minute hand-stitched cards and tags for when time is short. With clear color charts and photographs, easy-to-follow stitching instructions, and a huge variety of motif designs, you will soon be on your way to stitching unique cross-stitch projects this Christmas.

Download or read book Creepy Cross Stitch written by Lindsay Swearingen and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Cross Stitch for the Earth written by Emma Congdon and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch for a greener future with this stunning collection of environment and nature focused designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Whether it’s a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time. Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart. Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used – and the beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross you can sew all these designs! The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, so there are options to suit everyone – and they all share Emma's skill with colour, typography and design which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers. Sentiments include: We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time Live gently on the Earth Never underestimate the difference you make The Earth has music for those who listen All good things are wild and free Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you Between two pines is a doorway to a new world The world is full of magic Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on FSC paper, is recyclable, and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaigning community dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of the natural world.

Download or read book Feminist Icon Cross Stitch written by Anna Fleiss and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2017-10-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trailblazing women take center stage in Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch, a collection of stylish patterns and capsule biographies that celebrates some of our favorite lady heroes. Feminism is back in the spotlight, and powerful women, from Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Malala Yousafzai to Gloria Steinem and Michelle Obama, have inspired a whole new generation to smash the patriarchy. With an introduction on the rise of modern feminism, and instructions on the basics of cross-stitch, this book features patterns for embroidering twenty iconic women -- like suffragette Susan B. Anthony, author Virginia Woolf, political icon Hillary Rodham Clinton, and pop superstar Beyoncé -- and ten empowering feminist sayings. This charming book gives today's nasty women everything they need to begin crafting hip, feminist works of art.

Download or read book Celebrations of Stitching written by Krause Publications and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-01-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stitch For A Good Cause! This one-of-a-kind compilation features needlecraft creations donated by more than 70 designers from around the world. Proceeds from the sale of this book will go toward the Copyright Protection Fund, which was created to help protect the needlecraft industry from copyright violations, as well as increase awareness of copyright issues. Designs include a wide range of styles and motifs, from animals, landscapes, and fantasy, to beautiful geometric designs. You will enjoy the versatility of the squares, whether stitched individually o r incorporated into larger designs. This well-organized book features: • More than 70 original projects, from both well-known and new designers • Squares that include counted cross stitch, drawn thread, hardanger, blackwork, and other specialty stitch techniques • "Universal" color and stitch keys, used for all of the projects in the book, including both DMC and Anchor choices

Download or read book Whimsical Cross Stitch written by Cari Buziak and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 2019-02-13 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Book of the Month Club's Crafter's Choice! Cross-stitch is a traditional hobby — but your designs don't have to be! These more than 130 patterns reflect a modern sensibility, with motifs ranging from trendy to vintage to kitschy, so there's something here for everyone. All are designed to fit into a 6-inch or smaller embroidery hoop, making them quick projects that can be finished in an evening or weekend. If you're feeling ambitious, the small designs can be assembled to form a larger piece. Patterns are organized according to theme: animals; designs, including flowers and snowflakes; home and hearth, consisting of more than 40 patterns that range from a patchwork heart and an antique sewing machine to teapots, a watering can, and variations on "home sweet home"; nature; and charming patterns for special occasions. A brief introductory section offers advice on getting started, tools and supplies, and stitching. "A treat! Cross-stitchers will love this book." — Christian Fiction and More

Download or read book Feminist Cross Stitch written by Stephanie Rohr and published by Union Square + ORM. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make a statement—and smash the patriarchy, one stitch at a time—with these forty feminist-themed cross-stitching patterns! Crafty activists will love this snarky book with its forty irreverent, vintage-inspired cross-stitch patterns. Whether you want to proudly announce to the world that you’re a nasty woman or remind others that a woman’s place is in the revolution, you’ll find edgy slogans, sharp one-liners, and cheeky images that make fabulous wall art or wonderful handmade gifts. An illustrated basics section will get you started, with information on materials, tools, techniques, and framing your finished pieces. “[Rohr] truly understands the therapeutic value of reclaiming what was once traditional ‘women’s work’ as a modern, empowering medium. Her designs are spot-on and well executed with clear, encouraging instructions. There are very few people who really ‘get’ subversive cross-stitch the way Stephanie does.” —Julie Jackson, founder of Subversive Cross Stitch The patterns, ‘bold and fierce’ indeed, will speak to stitchers who share Rohr’s spirit and convictions.” —Publishers Weekly “Standouts here include a folk-art inspired ‘Don’t Tell Me to Smile’ and a sweet, floral pattern that proclaims ‘A woman’s place is in the Revolution’ . . . Feminist Cross-Stitch is very much on-trend as a new generation discovers the joys of needlework.” —Booklist

Download or read book A Cross stitch Christmas written by and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Within the pages of this collection, you'll find inspiration to add to your holiday decor, create the perfect gift, and build memories to last a lifetime. Varied skill levels, eye-catching finishing ideas, and styles ranging from traditional to modern keep your stitching brimming with joy! The hardest part will be choosing your first project to kick-start your holiday stitching!" --