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Giveaway-Improper Cross-Stitch: 35+ Properly Naughty Patterns

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Giveaway-Improper Cross-Stitch: 35+ Properly Naughty Patterns

Leave a comment in today’s post by Aug 23, 2018 and you are in the running for this fun and snarky cross-stitch book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

A fun, witty, nerdy, and irreverent craft book for the modern cross-stitcher.

Sometimes it’s good to be a little…improper. Profane, funny, and smart, Haley Pierson-Cox’s IMPROPER CROSS-STITCH invites the modern crafter to bring personality and humor to their cross stitch projects. From a fully designed “Damn it feels good to be a crafter” to the beautiful Art Deco inspired “fuck,” Haley’s patterns are fresh, lively and just what the crafter ordered.

In this book, she’ll introduce readers to the joys of stitching the naughty, the profane, the irreverent, and the just plain awesome. First, she starts with a basic lesson in cross-stitch technique, no previous experience required. Then, once readers know your way around an embroidery hoop and a skein of floss, the books moves on to the designs?35 in total, ranging from hip, to nerdy, to ironically domestic?where Haley encourages crafters to embrace their inner snark with gleeful abandon.

Her easy to follow instructions and colorful designs can make a cross stitcher out of anyone. In all her years of crafting, Haley’s learned many things, but this simple fact remains one of the most important: There is absolutely nothing in this world quite so satisfying as enshrining something deeply inappropriate within the delicate stitches of a cross-stitch sampler. It’s truly one of life’s great delights!

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Comments

  7. I’ve been wanting to start cross-stitching… This book sounds like the perfect way for me begin! Thank you so much for this opportunity!!

  22. My friends and I love to gather together and stitch different snarky sayings. We would love to look through this book for inspiration.

  23. This book sounds like a good time. Been cross stiching since I was 5 years old. Hope I win.

  25. This would make a great gift for my sister. And a completed project would be perfect for my brother.

  26. This is the cross stitch book I have always needed but didn’t have. I wish we could all win. So much fun!

  31. I have a new obsession with this old tradition. This book will help me decorate my walls which are already filled with other sarcastic cross stitches. They are great conversation pieces and I can’t wait to add to them.

  35. I am out of work and totally bored. This would keep me busy creating some interesting Christmas gifts for my witty family members who seem to be difficult to buy for. Great idea to create something like this. Very unique!

  37. I absolutely love this! My grandma taught me cross stitch and it’s been a while since I’ve done it, would love to get back into it with this,!

  38. Should I NOT be a lucky winner, where can I buy this? Christmas gift list done.

  43. Oh how funny and fun!! I’ve loved cross stitch since I was a kid…more years than I like to admit!! ?

  45. If I won this book, I would definitely give it to my daughter–she loves cross stitch and makes her own patterns for most stuff. But she would the snarky, irreverent patterns promised here.

  47. This looks like a fun book. Would definitely put a smile on your face while stitching! Thank you for a chance to win.

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Book Review: Upcycle – Transform Everyday Objects into Stylish Sustainable Home Decor

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If you’re passionate about upcycled home decor, eco-friendly crafts, or simply love giving old items a new life, Upcycle: 24 Sustainable DIY Projects to Turn Everyday Objects into Home Decor   is a book that’s sure to spark your creativity.

This beautifully designed book is a treasure trove of clever ideas for turning the mundane into the magical. From old T-shirts and tin cans to wooden crates and glass bottles, Upcycle offers 24 hands-on projects that are equal parts stylish and sustainable. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just starting your upcycling journey, the instructions are clear, accessible, and often surprisingly simple.

What I love most is that each project doesn’t feel like a “craft”—it feels like decor you’d proudly display in any modern home. Think chic recycled storage solutions, creative lighting with a handmade twist, and even repurposed wall art that doesn’t scream DIY. The photography is gorgeous, making this book just as inspiring as it is instructional.

It’s a great resource for zero-waste living, creative reuse, and recycled crafts for the home—perfect for crafters who want to make a positive environmental impact without sacrificing style. Plus, most of the materials can be found right at home or sourced for free, making it a budget-friendly way to refresh your space.

If you’ve ever looked at an empty jar or an old ladder and thought, “What could I make with this?”—this book will give you the answers.

Upcycle is perfect for anyone looking to reduce waste while creating beautiful, functional items. It’s ideal for eco-conscious decorators, DIY enthusiasts, and creative souls who love a good before-and-after. If you’re on the hunt for inspiring sustainable crafting projects, this book is definitely worth a spot on your shelf (or coffee table!).