Cross stitch does not have to be traditional, old school, or belong to your grandmother.
There are beautiful cross stitch patterns of all different kinds, samplers with witty sayings, amazingly intricate dragons, and yes, there are even zombie cross stitch patterns!
And if you can't find something you like in a premade cross stitch pattern you can always chart your own cross stitch patterns
and really unleash the creativity!Here are a few of my favorite books that are helping to bring cross stitch to the masses in style....
Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch: 30 Cross-Stitch Patterns from Ed Hardy
Love Kills Slowly Cross-Stitch: 30 Cross-Stitch Patterns from Ed Hardy
Amazon Price: $6.95 (as of 06/02/2012)
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.
Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch
Stitch Graffiti (Unexpected Cross Stitch)
Amazon Price: $13.50 (as of 06/02/2012)
Old-fashioned ABC samplers are nowhere to be found in this collection of 26 stylish and witty designs that give cross-stitch a forceful new look. Unconventional wall hangings fill the first section of the book and dazzle with their bold colors, unusual lettering, and offbeat quotes from songs, books, movie dialogue, and even truck stop bathrooms. A second group of patterns features intriguing, small designs called "tattoos" to sew on T-shirts, jean jackets, bracelets, and handbags, and a final section shifts to the decoration of household items such as pillows, dish towels, and a cloth-wrapped money jar.
Not Your Mama's Stitching: The Cool and Creative Way to Stitch It To 'Em
Not Your Mama's Stitching: The Cool and Creative Way to Stitch It To 'Em
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. Not Your Mama's Stitching lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.
Subversive Cross Stitch
Subversive Cross Stitch
Amazon Price: $117.80 (as of 06/02/2012)
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.
New Cross Stitcher's Bible
a little reference material is always a good thing
New Cross Stitcher's Bible (Cross Stitch (David & Charles))
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 06/02/2012)
This essential guide to cross stitch and other counted thread embroidery techniques includes an extensive illustrated stitch library. Inspiring new projects present exciting stitching challenges, ranging in size from cards to cushions. Versatile motifs and sampler picture designs are all clearly charted and can easily be adapted for other projects. This is the must-have, easy-to-follow companion for all cross stitchers to bring them up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques and materials.
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naheedahsan
Feb 18, 2012 @ 1:46 pm | delete
- Thanks for sharing.
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theraggededge
Feb 15, 2012 @ 1:02 pm | delete
- I have a friend who has just taken up the art of cross stitching - she'd love this!
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sushilkin Oct 30, 2011 @ 6:14 am | delete
- nice lens with Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.
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marianne_sequeira
Oct 21, 2011 @ 3:49 am | delete
- ahhh your stitching is beautiful
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NancyOram
Oct 8, 2011 @ 2:25 pm | delete
- I love cross stitch. I need to get back to it.
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phoenix-arizona-friends
Jul 26, 2011 @ 6:49 pm | delete
- Cool stitch designs.
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Tipi
Jul 26, 2011 @ 3:16 pm | delete
- Your modern cross stitch designs rock!
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TeamSTM
May 13, 2011 @ 11:56 am | delete
- It's a Family thing, well sort of, my Grandmother taught my Mother and that's as far as it went.
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Senora_M
Dec 22, 2010 @ 10:49 pm | delete
- Cool lens! I have a cross stitch lens too--Name Blessings and then my I Done My Best is stitching too.
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LemonTreeDesigns
Nov 23, 2010 @ 7:15 am | delete
- Stitch Graffiti is an excellent book filled with fresh, modern designs. I checked it out of the library-and loved it!
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