Subversive Cross Stitch (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Like many creative endeavors, Subversive Cross Stitch was launched in the face of staggering mediocrity..." (more)
Key Phrases: workplace expressions, everyday sentiments

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Product Description

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.

About the Author

Julie Jackson's best-selling designs have been featured in the Washington Post, ReadyMade, and BUST. She is a native of Dallas, Texas, where she lives with her charming husband and menagerie of pets.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (April 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811853470
• ISBN-13: 978-0811853477
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 6.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #174,741 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's A New World!!, February 8, 2007

By	B. Teti (NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been cross stitching for 25 years and samplers have been my main interest for most of them. I mostly wanted this book for my library as it is certainly not your typical sampler. When I got the book I browsed through it and found the cross stitching ordinary. Of course the 'interest' is that the sayings are shocking on these sweet little designs. I wasn't so impressed. However, all 4 of my kids who were home for Christmas thought this book was HILARIOUS and my daughter needed to know -immediately- how to cross stitch! A month later my book is well used and real hit at my house!!

23 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I was disappointed, May 13, 2007

By	DGKinVA "DGKinVA" (Williamsburg VA USA) - See all my reviews

I like the idea of Subversive Cross Stitch. However, there's nothing in here that you couldn't do with a generic alphabet and motif pattern book.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Old-fashioned and EDGY!, April 1, 2006

By	Nancy A. Anderson "fansynancy" (Harrisburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love to Cross Stitch, but the cutesy patterns you find in most stitch shops and craft stores just aren't my thing. Wasn't I lucky to stumble upon ths awesome book where my homey side can meet my inner b*tch. My workmates are fighting over this one. All I can say is if you stitch- - get it!!! Instructions are included and they are terrific.