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Cross Stitch for the Earth: 20 Designs to Cherish

Cross Stitch for the Earth: 20 Designs to Cherish

Table of Contents: IntroductionTools and materials 1. Unplug and go outside 2. We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children 3. Pardon the weeds,...

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Table of Contents:
IntroductionTools and materials
1. Unplug and go outside 2. We don't inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children 3. Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees 4. The world is full of magic 5. Enjoy all the little things 6. Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time 7. Between two pines is a doorway to a new world 8. Little ways to help the Earth 9. The great outdoors 10. Sea creatures 11. Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you 12. Love the Earth 13. Live gently upon this Earth 14. All good things are wild and free 15. Be kind to all that live 16. Earth day mini hoops 17. The Earth has music for those who listen 18. Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air 19. Seasons sampler 20. Never underestimate the difference you make
Techniques Thread conversion chart About the author Acknowledgements Index

Biographical Note:
Emma Congdon is a multidisciplinary designer based in London. Her cross stitch designs are featured extensively in magazines in the US and UK such as Cross Stitcher, World of Cross Stitch and Cross Stitch Crazy. Alongside her commission based work she also owns and runs her own cross stitch design business, Stitchrovia. She is the author of Cross Stitch for the Soul.

Brief Description:
"Stitch for a greener future with designs that celebrate the majesty of Planet Earth. These 20 cross stitch patterns serve to remind us of the things we cherish in the natural world, and gently encourage us to change our habits to protect the environment"--Page 4 of cover.

Publisher Marketing:
Stitch for a greener future with this stunning collection of environment and nature focused designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon, better known as Stitchrovia.
Whether it's a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or unplug from technology, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time.
Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes.
This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart. Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used - and the beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross you can sew all these spectacular designs!
The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, so there are options to suit everyone - and they all share Emma's skill with colour, typography and design which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers.
Sentiments include:

  • We don't inherit the Earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children
  • Pardon the weeds, we're feeding the bees
  • Leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
  • Live gently on the Earth
  • Never underestimate the difference you make
  • The Earth has music for those who listen
  • All good things are wild and free
  • Take care of the Earth and she will take care of you
  • Between two pines is a doorway to a new world
  • The world is full of magic
  • and many more...
Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on sustainable FSC paper, is fully recyclable, is printed using plant-based inks and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth, an environmental campaigning community dedicated to the wellbeing and protection of the natural world and everyone in it. Whether it's a plea to save the bees, clean up the oceans, appreciate nature, or Greta's powerful message that no one is too small to make a difference, this celebration of the green movement in thread will remind us of the need to come together to build a brighter future, one stitch at a time.
Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans who have bought over 40,000 of her patterns on Etsy, and who have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes.
Featuring easy-to-read full-colour charts and step-by-step guidance for beginner stitchers, Cross Stitch for the Earth is printed on sustainable FSC paper, is fully recyclable and every purchase includes a donation to environmental charities.


Contributor Bio:Congdon, Emma
Emma is a multidisciplinary designer based in London. Her cross stitch designs are featured extensively in magazines in the US and UK such as Cross Stitcher, World of Cross Stitch and Cross Stitch Crazy. Alongside her commission based work she also owns and runs her own cross stitch design business, Stitchrovia.


Author: Congdon, Emma
Publisher: David & Charles
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2021-04-27
BISAC: Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Cross-Stitch|Crafts & Hobbies / Needlework / Embroidery|Crafts & Hobbies / Decorating
Subjects: Cross-stitch|Nature in art|Words in art|Patterns (Instructional works)
Weight: 1.0 lbs
ISBN: 9781446308653
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781446308653

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