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Stitch a greener future with this stunning collection of 20 environmentally friendly designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Featuring easy-to-read full-colour charts and step-by-step guidance for beginner stitchers, this book is printed on sustainable FSC paper, and every purchase includes a donation to green charities.
List of contents
Introduction
Tools 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
About the author
Emma Congdon's designs are featured in magazines in the US and UK such as Cross Stitcher, World of Cross Stitch and Cross Stitch Crazy. She also runs her own business, Stitchrovia. She is the author of Cross Stitch for the Soul.
Summary
Stitch a greener future with this stunning collection of 20 environmentally friendly designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Featuring easy-to-read full-colour charts and step-by-step guidance for beginner stitchers, this book is printed on sustainable FSC paper, and every purchase includes a donation to Friends of the Earth.
Foreword
5% of net receipts will be donated to Friends of the Earth.
