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 Cross Stitch in the Forest written by Max Pigeon and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2024-07-30 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore Your Crafty Nature Let needle and thread transport you with 25 one-of-a-kind cross-stitch projects that evoke a peaceful, invigorating walk in the forest. Max Pigeon, cross-stitch designer and founder of Pigeon Coop, beautifully captures light, depth and color in these modern designs that celebrate the majesty of nature. Stitchers can let their creative side go wild with patterns that range from minimalist tree motifs to detailed landscape masterpieces. Spend time creating the elegant beauty of The Mighty Oak or play with silhouettes in the two-hoop Eagle Ravine. Try your hand at stitching on black Aida cloth with the impressive Aurora, or challenge yourself to complete a more intricate scene with the stunning Sequoia Falls. With Max’s expert guidance and these inspiring, thoughtful cross-stitch patterns, the serene world of the woods is at your fingertips.
Download or read book The Magic of the Forest in Cross Stitch and Watercolour written by Jan Woodman and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides 50 cross-stitch charts of Australian wildflowers, birds and butterflies. Wildflower emblems for each state are also included.
Download or read book Fables and Fairy Tales to Cross Stitch written by Véronique Enginger and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-02 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create lovely new "once upon a time" keepsakes with these 44 cross stitch patterns, blending the traditional style of France with a charming contemporary simplicity. The designs are eye-catchingly lovely with their subtle colors, gentle humor, and delicate lines. They're all here: wily foxes, big bad wolves, city mice and country mice . . . not to mention princesses, enchanted worlds, and fun rhymes. Many include multiple scenes and motifs, offering you dozens more components to use in a myriad of ways. Along with the patterns, enjoy instructions for 22 projects to show off your stitchwork: luggage tags, mobiles, cookie tins, quilts, a cuddly toy with its own sleeping bag, and more.
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 The Art of William Morris in Cross Stitch written by Barbara Hammet and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author presents a stylish collection of over 30 cross stitch designs inspired by those of William Morris. A section devoted to basic techniques section provides step-by-step instructions for the needleworker.
Download or read book The Cross Stitch Journal written by It's Sew Emma and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cross Stitch Journal allows you to record details, such as pattern, designer, time spent, floss and cloth used, for 50 projects, as well as keep inventory of all your thread.
Download or read book Cross Stitch for the Soul written by Emma Congdon and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Craft your own comfort with these uplifting cross stitch projects featuring spirit-boosting quotes. Cross Stitch for the Soul is a collection of beautifully designed motivational and inspirational quotes rendered in easy cross-stitching techniques that will raise the spirits, both during the making process and beyond, as gifts for loved ones or as treasured pictures on the wall. Cross stitch is a wonderfully calming and mindful occupation, a chance to slow down, embrace the process, and create something beautiful. The twenty designs in this collection feature quotes that will resonate with anyone in need of a little boost. Designed by leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon, aka Stitchrovia, whose modern styling appeals to crafters of all ages and abilities, these inspiring quotes will provide comfort, motivation, and an all-around positive spin on life, reminding us that we are brave, we are strong, and we have the power to make our own futures—one stitch at a time!
Download or read book Celtic Cross stitch written by Mike Vickery and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1996 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents cross-stitch designs inspired by Celtic symbols including swords, birds, crosses, serpents, and sacred beasts
Download or read book Better Homes and Gardens 101 Best Loved Design from Cross Stitch and Country Crafts written by and published by Batsford. This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Picture Your Pet in Cross Stitch written by Claire Crompton and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2005-09-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cats, dogs, horses, rabbits, budgies, guinea pigs, goldfish, rats and ferrets are just a few of the popular animals featured in this parade of pets in cross stitch. Over 40 popular breeds of dog and cat alone give the stitcher plenty of choice, whether they want a detailed portrait or a nose-to-tail likeness. Additional themed alphabets, fitting sentiments and cute motifs reflect the humorous side of being a cat or dog lover. Other pets are also represented, from the tiniest mice and goldfish to wide-eyed reptiles, mischievous ferrets and familiar farmyard friends. Advice is given on changing thread colour to match your subject, and many chart keys feature alternative colour combinations. Gift and keepsake ideas suggest how to display your prized pet's pictures
Download or read book The Ultimate Tissue Topper Collection written by Vicki Blizzard and published by DRG Wholesale. This book was released on 2004 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features 60 designs to choose from, including designs for the kitchen, family room, bathroom, living room, dining room, and more.
Download or read book Love Kills Slowly written by Ed Hardy Licensing and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-30 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross-stitch patterns from iconic tattoo artist Ed Hardy, design inspiration for the fashion brand beloved by celebrities, millennials and now Gen Z. This ain't your grandmother's cross-stitch. Ed Hardy's Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch is a counted cross-stitch book for a new generation of crafters. From pierced hearts to images of skulls and crossbones, Hardy's colorful, tattoo-inspired designs are perfect for stitchers looking for something bold and graphic. Each pattern comes complete with a full-color illustration of the original art, an illustration of the final product, and a full-color pattern and key. A how-to section teaches the basics of counted cross-stitch.
Download or read book Crafting by Concepts written by sarah-marie belcastro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-04-19 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the editors of the popular Making Mathematics with Needlework, this book presents projects that highlight the relationship between types of needlework and mathematics. Chapters start with accessible overviews presenting the interplay between mathematical concepts and craft expressions. Following sections explain the mathematics in more detail,
Download or read book 101 Cross stitch Patterns for Every Season written by Needlecraft Shop and published by DRG Wholesale. This book was released on 2001 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first spring blooms. The warm summer breezes. The trees ablaze with fall color. The winter frost on the windowpanes. Each has a special enchantment all its own. Now you can celebrate the unique beauty of the seasons in timeless cross-stitch keepsakes that will be admired for years to come.
Download or read book Butterfly Charted Designs written by Lindberg Press and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1988-01-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the most colorful of nature's creatures, the butterfly has long been a source of artistic inspiration--not only in works of art and literature, but also in jewelry, stained glass, textiles, and a host of other ornamental and decorative areas. Now from one of Europe's most respected publishing houses comes this delightful and inexpensive collection of 45 butterfly charted designs. Available in a number of sizes and often framed by floral and foliate motifs, these delicate patterns can be worked in a variety of needlework forms: counted cross-stitch, needlepoint, latchhook, and more.Create such exquisite beauties as the copper, blue and yellow peacock butterfly, the red-dotted brimstone butterfly, and the bright yellow sulphur butterfly. Also included are patterns for these species: monarch, alfalfa butterfly, cabbage butterfly, old world swallowtail, tiger moth, red admiral, ctenuchid moth, giant swallowtail, ornithoptera paradisea, swallowtail, checkered skipper, mourning cloak, tortoiseshell butterfly, red lacewing, and many more! Add exotic, personalized touches to table linen, pillows, cushion covers, and other domestic accessories, or create delicate motifs for wall hangings and samplers. Clear easy-to-follow instructions, detailed charts, and color keys enable needleworkers at all levels to create a treasure chest of beautiful items that will be cherished for years to come. Original Dover (1988) publication. 45 black-and-white line illustrations, plus 16 how-to diagrams.
Download or read book Snow White Lucks Out Grimmtastic Girls 3 written by Joan Holub and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2014-06-24 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snow White might be jinxed -- but at least she has the other grimmtastic girls to count on! Once upon a time, in faraway Grimmlandia. . .No matter how many lucky charms she wears, Snow White can't catch a break. She's especially worried that her stepmom, Ms. Wicked, is a member of the E.V.I.L. Society. Snow and her friends Red, Cinda, and Rapunzel are trying to stop E.V.I.L.'s plans to destroy Grimm Academy, but Snow seems to be jinxing all their efforts. Her luck might change if she can find her own truly magical charm -- before it falls into E.V.I.L. hands!
