Lit Stitch: 25 Cross-Stitch Patterns for Book Lovers

by Book Riot

Overview

Clever and quirky cross-stitch patterns that proudly show off your love for all things literary

Inside Book Riot’s Lit Stitch, you’ll find a number of badass, bookish cross-stitch patterns. Some of these are for bookmarks, others are for wall decor, and still others can take on a whole host of finished outcomes. What they have in common is their literary bent—the patterns speak to all manner of literary-minded book lovers, who are happy to display their nerdier sides. And what better way than through your own cross-stitch art to hang on your wall, prop on your desk, or even gift to friends and family. And most, if not all, are beginner friendly and can be completed in a few hours—instant stitchification! So grab yourself some excellent embroidery floss, hoops, and needles, and pick out one or more of these great cross-stitch patterns for your next project.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781419743177
Publisher:	Abrams
Publication date:	05/12/2020
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	412,230
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Book Riot is an independent community for book lovers with a significant following in North America, the UK, and Australia. Book Riot provides news, reviews, commentary, and advice for readers through many channels, including its website, podcasts, newsletters, social media, and more.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

About This Book 8

Cross-Stitch Explained 10

The Stitches 22

Making a Piece 30

And Now, the Projects 40

Resources & Acknowledgments 142

Editorial Reviews

04/20/2020

Tang, of the Etsy store Jim Jam Crafts, savvily combines literary themes and cross-stitch designs in this visually appealing collection of projects. Early on, Tang defines this slightly idiosyncratic embroidery form’s quirks and requirements, one of which is to use Aida fabric, which (on average) has a count of “14 squares per inch.” Other useful introductory sections concern how many plies of embroidery floss to use, how to cut and place patterns, and how to mount them when finished. While the patterns aren’t organized by difficulty, it’s pretty easy to suss out the simpler and harder ones. Bookmarks make up the fastest projects, and among these, the cross-stitched Book Riot motto “Read Harder” and the “Books!” bookmark, patterned after a college sports logo, offer simple cross stitching options. Some of the most striking patterns are more elaborate, such as the tattoo-inspired “Book Life” project, which will “let the edgier side of your bookish identity out for a joyride.” The ample crossover between book lovers and crafters should ensure a sizable audience for Tang’s delightful resource. (May)

Publishers Weekly