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Summary
Summary
Maximize the fun of needlework and minimize the stress!
Discover how relaxing and satisfying crafting can be! In Cross-Stitch to Calm you'll stitch away your stress with this simple, yet meditative craft. Only a bit of embroidery floss, a needle, and fabric are needed.
40 unique, yet simple cross-stitch patterns are featured, along the themes of Creatures, Nature, Symbols, and Words. Plus, author Leah Lintz has included an introductory chapter that that explains the basics of cross-stitch, as well as easy techniques for finishing and displaying your project.
Through beautiful imagery and easy-to-stitch shapes, Cross-Stitch to Calm will help you enjoy a new pastime while creating beautiful art for yourself and others.
Author Notes
A dual citizen of both the United States and the United Kingdom, Leah Lintz was first introduced to the art of cross-stitching while awaiting the birth of her eldest daughter. She quickly developed a keen eye for the elegant yet simple designs. Thousands of her patterns have been purchased by stitchers from over 35 countries.
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Library Journal Review
Cross-stitch is having a moment-Etsy is full of homegrown designers peddling cross-stitch charts inspired by everything from contemporary design to TV, film, and literary fandoms. Lintz is one of those Etsy sellers, and her graphic, minimalist patterns are ideal for crafters who use the technique as a way to unwind. Lintz began designing her own charts because she was bored with the fussy, frilly styles that were on the market, and the charts in her collection include everything from hipster motifs (anchors, stags' heads, a bird on a branch) to cute designs appropriate for a child's room (a stylized ice cream cone, a moon and stars, a series of minimalist wild animals including an elephant, a tree frog, and a flamingo), with a few outliers, such as a sunshine that looks like it came straight out of late-1990s clip art. Many designs use only one or two colors of floss, making them an inexpensive way to attempt something new without investing in a lot of supplies. The directions, presented at the beginning of the book, provide a walkthrough of the basic stitches and techniques, with large illustrations that clearly show how the needle travels through the fabric. VERDICT This collection is ideal for beginners looking for no-fuss patterns that don't require a rainbow of floss colors, or for experienced cross-stitchers seeking a quick, easy-to-finish, small project. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. 4 |
Tools & Materials | p. 6 |
Patterns | |
Creatures | p. 16 |
Bird on a Branch | p. 18 |
Butterfly | p. 20 |
Crab | p. 22 |
Elephant | p. 24 |
Flock | p. 26 |
Giraffe | p. 30 |
Hare | p. 32 |
Pink Flamingo | p. 34 |
Pretty Kitty | p. 36 |
Red-Eyed Tree Frog | p. 38 |
Scallop Shell | p. 40 |
Seahorses | p. 42 |
Stag Heads | p. 44 |
Nature | p. 46 |
Abstract Dandelion | p. 48 |
Bonsai | p. 50 |
Cabbage Rose | p. 54 |
Calla Lily | p. 56 |
Cherries | p. 58 |
Cherry Blossom | p. 60 |
Falling Snowflakes | p. 62 |
Fossil | p. 64 |
Pink Rosebuds | p. 66 |
Simple Pear | p. 68 |
Symbols | p. 70 |
Anchors Aweigh | p. 72 |
Eiffel Tower | p. 74 |
Geometric Heart | p. 76 |
Guitars | p. 78 |
Hearts in a Heart | p. 80 |
Ice Cream Cone | p. 82 |
Knotted Hearts | p. 84 |
Moon and Stars | p. 86 |
Om | p. 88 |
Paper Crane | p. 90 |
Pineapple | p. 92 |
Striped Star | p. 94 |
Sunshine | p. 96 |
Words | p. 98 |
Eat | p. 100 |
Family | p. 102 |
Home | p. 104 |
Smile | p. 106 |
About the Author | p. 108 |
Materials | p. 108 |
Metric Conversion Chart | p. 109 |
Dedication & Acknowledgments | p. 109 |