Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross Stitch - Softcover

Aug 10 If you're always looking for new art styles to recreate in stitches, this book is just what you need. It's aimed at modern crafters looking to try something new, so the pages are packed with graphic designs, tattoo-style images and quotes from famous songs and films. Heather encourages readers to create everything from jackets to handbags and even to stitch a fly squatter! Her witty comments and unique designs maek this paperback an absolute pleasure to stitch from. * Cross Stitch Crazy * Aug 08 This fun and funky new book gives a modern twist to cross stitch. Stitch Graffiti has 26 innovative and entertaining designs, including the 'Whitled Peas' design. There are interesting projects to make up - hangings, clothes, embellishments, bags and even a fly swatter! It's a refreshig and inspiring book to liven things up. * Cross Stitch Collection *

Gone are the days of the old-fashioned stitch samplers and cross stitch baby animals. The next generation of stitching has arrived! Stitch Graffiti: Unexpected Cross-Stitch puts a new twist on this classic craft with a collection of twenty-six stylish, witty, and playful designs with the modern crafter in mind. Heather Holland-Daly, owner of cross-stitch design company Monsterbubbles, livens up the craft with her graphic designs, tattoo imagery, and quotations found in song lyrics, literature, movies, and even truck stops and bathroom walls. Begin with an introduction to cross stitch with patterns that follow for decorating clothes, accessories, home accents, and gifts. Heather's playful approach to cross stitch is showcased on everything from wall hangings and jean jackets to fly swatters and handbags. In addition, Heather offers "Liner Notes", which are creative sidebars throughout the book on designing original projects, embellishing designs with beads, tips for dyeing fabric backgrounds and fantastic framing ideas using found objects, hardware, and more. Plus every project features Heather's funny, offbeat take on what inspired the design, and how to personalize it. Whether you're an experienced needleworker looking for a fresh take on cross-stitch or complete beginner, Stitch Graffiti has everything you need to stitch with success.