{"product_id":"customize-your-cross-stitch-friends-family-learn-to-customize-prepare-stitch-and-finish-your-very-own-personalized-cross-stitch-creations-9780760385357","title":"Customize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends \u0026 Family: Learn to Customize, Prepare, Stitch, and Finish Your Very Own Personalized Cross-Stitch Creations","description":"\u003cb\u003eMake your very own personalized cross-stitch pieces by combining these \"ready-to-go\" patterns with the included tips and tricks for customization.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCustomize Your Cross-Stitch: Friends \u0026amp; Family\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eLizzy Dabczynski-Bean and the team at Stitch People\u003c\/b\u003e is the perfect how-to guide, whether you are an experienced cross-stitcher who wants to create personalized pieces or a beginner who has never before held a needle and thread.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This helpful guide introduces you to the basics of the craft with \u003cb\u003eeasy-to-follow written directions\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ephotographic instructions\u003c\/b\u003e. You can learn everything from using the tools of the trade to reading a pattern, creating basic stitches, and tweaking an already-existing design. The beautiful, modern designs in this book are accompanied by simple instructions appropriate for\u003cb\u003e all skill levels\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The easy-to-follow lessons--complete with patterns, detailed instructions, and photographs--ensure success in \u003cb\u003ecustomizing patterns to create your very own unique pieces\u003c\/b\u003e. Discover how to swap out colors, alter hairstyles, change clothing, and much more, to make your scene depict you and your own friends and family! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn to stitch and \u003cb\u003ecustomize patterns of these adorable scenes: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A couple sitting on a porch \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A family portrait with a pet \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Friends on a road trip \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A meeting for coffee at the cafe \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A baby birth announcement \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A family sledding scene \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A family in the garden \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A pool party \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A family picnic at the park \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e An \u003cb\u003einspiration gallery\u003c\/b\u003e at the end includes full-color images of additional finished pieces to inspire you to continue your learning with even more patterns from\u003cb\u003e Stitch People\u003c\/b\u003e, which has offered patterns and instruction for do-it-yourself cross-stitched family portraits since 2014. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Create custom cross-stitch art that will be treasured for generations with this easy-to-follow guide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Walter Foster Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/05\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760385357\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/18\/2023\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Lizzy Dabczynski-Bean, The Team at Stitch People","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43166058512565,"sku":"9780760385357","price":19.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_e834aad0-30bf-4f7d-bf31-bc7d66276d12.jpg?v=1696919452","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/customize-your-cross-stitch-friends-family-learn-to-customize-prepare-stitch-and-finish-your-very-own-personalized-cross-stitch-creations-9780760385357","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}