Subversive Cross Stitch: 33 Designs for Your Surly Side
by:
Bill Milne (author)
Julie Jackson (author)
In this wicked little book, Julie Jackson reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. Stitch up Bitch in Kitchen for a heartfelt housewarming gift. Spread...
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In this wicked little book, Julie Jackson reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. Stitch up Bitch in Kitchen for a heartfelt housewarming gift. Spread cheer with the ever-festive Bite Me. Or whip up This Place Sucks for a cherished co-worker. This fully illustrated book includes 33 of Jackson's best patterns and easy-to-follow directions. Jackson outlines the simple tools and techniques needed and even offers encouragement and tips on how to create one-of-a-kind revolutionary designs from craft-store patterns with subversive sentiments all your own.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780811853477 (0811853470)
Publish date: April 13th 2006
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Pages no: 96
Edition language: English
I haven't tried any of the patterns, but I like this lady's spunk and attitude! She's got a great sense of humor. The book is just a jumping off point for getting started on your own snarky concoctions. She gives suggestions for creating your own designs or just changing the wording in those oh-s...
I worked in picture framing for half my life, which is no mean feat, given that I'm 35. For the first seven years or so, across the street from the shop, was a small business called Our Friends Count. This business catered to the embroidery crowd, surprise surprise. Next door, and I promise this is ...