Böcker av Lindsay Swearingen

CROSS-STITCH GOES WITCHY WITH DARK AND ELEGANT DESIGNSFrom spooky skulls to ghoulish graveyards, Lindsay Swearingen of Tusk and Cardinal gives cross-stitch a dark yet whimsical update. Curious creatures like phantom felines, legendary fixtures from folklore like Baba Yaga and all manner of haunted houses make the perfect subjects for these needlework masterpieces.Fun and easy to learn, cross-stitch is an art form that truly anybody can master. Lindsay gives you a crash course in the basics to ensure you have all the materials and techniques you need to start off on the right foot. Then, dive into her incredible patterns and stitch yourself some oddities that range from quirky to downright eerie. Anyone with an appreciation for the macabre will swoon for patterns like Lovers' Graves, which features twin headstones and a heart-shaped weeping willow. Meanwhile, the ghosts, ghouls and ghastly bats of Trick or Treat and Haunted Wings are perfect pieces to hang on your wall to keep the spirit of Halloween in your home year-round.With moody tones, muted hues and spooky subjects, this collection of bewitching patterns makes it easy to add a little subversive charm to your cross-stitch repertoire.

With projects depicting poisonous plants destined for the witch's cauldron, celebrations for Samhain, black cat companions and a host of other imagery reminiscent of witchcraft, Lindsay brings the occult to life using her signature style. An easy and accessible craft, cross-stitch is the perfect medium to explore witchy aesthetics and create projects that will add an air of dark whimsy to your home. Featuring peeks into a witch's home, aesthetic depictions of divination tools, scenes from witch holidays and celebrations and more, these easy-to-follow patterns include all of Lindsay's best tips and techniques for creating bewitching cross-stitch art.