Cross-Stitch to Calm: Stitch and De-Stress with 40 Simple Patterns

by Leah Lintz

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781632504531
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/23/2016
Series:	Craft To Calm
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Tools & Materials 6

Patterns

Creatures 16

Bird on a Branch 18

Butterfly 20

Crab 22

Elephant 24

Flock 26

Giraffe 30

Hare 32

Pink Flamingo 34

Pretty Kitty 36

Red-Eyed Tree Frog 38

Scallop Shell 40

Seahorses 42

Stag Heads 44

Nature 46

Abstract Dandelion 48

Bonsai 50

Cabbage Rose 54

Calla Lily 56

Cherries 58

Cherry Blossom 60

Falling Snowflakes 62

Fossil 64

Pink Rosebuds 66

Simple Pear 68

Symbols 70

Anchors Aweigh 72

Eiffel Tower 74

Geometric Heart 76

Guitars 78

Hearts in a Heart 80

Ice Cream Cone 82

Knotted Hearts 84

Moon and Stars 86

Om 88

Paper Crane 90

Pineapple 92

Striped Star 94

Sunshine 96

Words 98

Eat 100

Family 102

Home 104

Smile 106

About the Author 108

Materials 108

Metric Conversion Chart 109

Dedication & Acknowledgments 109

Editorial Reviews

"Ideal for crafters who use the technique as a way to unwind. 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." —Library Journal

"We've long known that cross stitch helps us to relax, and now author Leah Lintz has produced a book to help us make the most of quality time with needle and thread! There are...some truly beautiful, unfussy designs you'll love to hang on your wall to add some serenity to your home." —Cross Stitch Collection Magazine

"This fantastic new book from publisher David & Charles is simply on-trend goodness!" —The World of Cross Stitching

From the Publisher

04/01/2016
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.

Library Journal