Overview

Cross Stitch for the Soul is a collection of beautifully designed motivational and inspirational quotes rendered in easy cross-stitching techniques that will raise the spirits, both during the making process and beyond, as treasured pictures on the wall. Designed by leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon, aka Stitchrovia, whose modern styling appeals to crafters of all ages and abilities, these inspiring quotes will provide comfort, motivation and an all-round positive spin on life, reminding us that we are brave, strong and have the power to make our own futures – one stitch at a time! Books in the series: 9781446308080 Cross Stitch for the Soul: 20 Designs to Inspire 9781446308653 Cross Stitch for the Earth: 20 Designs to Cherish 9781446309209 Cross Stitch for the Heart: 20 Designs to Love 9781446310571 Cross Stitch with Cattitude: 20 Pawsome Designs 9781446315019 Merry Stitchmas: 24 Fun and Festive Cross Stitch Designs AUTHOR: Emma is a multidisciplinary designer based in London. After graduating from LCC (formerly LCP) in 2009, she has worked predominantly on design for retail & retail environments – with focus on branding, packaging through to shopper marketing and brand activation in-store. Emma is also a keen designer of cross stitch embroidery and designs extensively for 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'. SELLING POINTS: . The only cross stitch book to focus on motivational quotes and sayings, the perfect medium for this global phenomenon. . Created by a popular modern designer, with Etsy sales of over 30,000 patterns. . Features 20 brand new designs for a wide variety of sentiments, with full-colour pattern charts.

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Author:   Emma Congdon (Author)
Publisher:   David & Charles
Imprint:   David & Charles
Dimensions:   Width: 21.20cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 27.40cm
Weight:   0.456kg
ISBN:  

9781446308080

ISBN 10:   1446308081
Pages:   112
Publication Date:   24 April 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Tools and Materials  1. Start Each Day With a Grateful Heart  2. Be Not Afraid of Going Slowly, Be Afraid Only Of Standing Still  3. Bloom Where You Are Planted  4. When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade  5. A Smooth Sea Never Made a Skillful Sailor  6. Every Day May Not Be Good But There Is Some Good In Every Day  7. Believe in Yourself  8. No Act Of Kindness However Small Is Ever Wasted  9. When It Rains Look For Rainbows, When It's Dark Look For Stars  10. A Good Companion Shortens The Longest Road  11. Good Thing Come to Those Who Wait, The Best Things Come To Those Who Do  12. Always Be Yourself Because The People That Matter Don't Mind And The People That Mind Don't Matter  13. The Best View Comes After The Hardest Climb  14. Love All, Trust A Few, Do Wrong To None  15. Do What Makes You Happy  16. There Are Always Flowers For Those Who Want To See Them  17. Do Small Things With Great Love  18. Worry Does Not Take Away Tomorrow's Troubles, It Takes Away Today's Peace  19. The Best Is Yet To Come  20. It Always Seems Impossible Until It Is Done  Techniques  About the Author  Acknowledgements Index

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Emma is a multidisciplinary designer based in London. After graduating from University of the Arts London in 2009 she worked as a graphic designer for a variety of advertising and packaging design agencies before rediscovering her love of cross stitch design. She now divides her time between her commercial design work and creating cross stitch patterns. Known for their typographic flair and bold use of colour, Emma's designs have featured extensively in magazines both in the UK and USA, including Cross Stitcher, World of Cross Stitching and Cross Stitch Crazy. Alongside her commission-based work she also sells her patterns to stitchers all over the world through her online Etsy store 'Stitchrovia'.

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