Fun & Funky Cross Stitch: 160+ Designs, 5 Alphabets, 30 Bonus Gift Ideas

By Immediate Media

Hand stitch funky designs!

A fabulous collection of fun and funky cross-stitch designs. Cross-stitch animals, nature, and so much more with helpful guides to each project. Designs range from beginner-friendly to more advanced, and with 160+ designs there is plenty to keep you reaching for this book again and again. Customize your colors or match the ones given, each project includes color numbers from DMC, Anchor, and Madeira. Sit back and enjoy the process of hand stitching bold and bright designs from some of the most popular cross-stitch designers!

• Stitch an eclectic collection of funky designs from top cross-stitch artists around the world
• Includes a beginners guide to the basic stitches, the stitch chart, and supplies lists
• Each design has a skill level suggestion and an estimated time of completion

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Nov 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9781644031544

Book preview

Fiesta Forever

Celebrate Mexico’s Day of the Dead with a collection of gorgeous stitches inspired by sugar skulls!

DESIGNS BY CHERYL MCKINNON

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Stitching time: Approx. 50 hours for the set

Type of stitches: Whole cross stitch, backstitch

Ease of stitching: Intermediate

DURING DÍA DE MUERTOS, or the Day of the Dead, legend has it that those who have passed away return to earth once again ... and spend a few days celebrating with the people they love most! Sounds like a great reason to throw a party. Inspired by the brightly coloured sugar skulls that are used as decorations for the holiday, called calaveras, as well as Mexico’s vibrant folk art, these fun and modern designs will brighten up your home with their jolly colours and fresh yet mysterious style!

For all printable patterns or digital content: https://tinyurl.com/11464-patterns-download

For all printable patterns or digital content: https://tinyurl.com/11464-patterns-download

TOP TIP

When using dark aida, place a white blanket on your lap to see the holes better.

Light’s Lustre

Dare to dazzle with this trio of fancy chandeliers in the sparkliest shades of silver, copper, and gold.

DESIGNS BY FIONA BAKER

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Stitching time: 8–15 hours each

Type of stitches: Whole cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch, beads

Ease of stitching: Intermediate