Feminist Cross-Stitch: 40 Bold & Fierce Patterns

I love this book and Stephanie’s work!This is the first book I bought when I started cross-stitching less than a year ago and it has been a perfect introduction to the craft. The patterns are clear and easy-to-read. I also really love the difficulty scale for each pattern that allows you to choose projects based on your skill level. The tips, tricks, and resources Rohr shares also help to navigate cross-stitch more effectively.My favorite part has been bringing these gorgeous and affirming designs to life, and gifting them. I’m slowly making my way through each pattern in the book and loving every minute!

This has well written instructions with great patterns. I will also have fun gifts for my friends once I finish these hilarious patterns.

Every strong person NEEDS this book.Since I have been self-isolating and quarantining myself, I figured I should try something I have always wanted to try - cross stitching! I found a tutorial at Walmart: it was a baby fox with the words "BE BRAVE LITTLE ONE" on it. I think it was made for a nursery (it was either that or "God Bless this House" oof). While it turned out nice and cute, I wanted something more... me! And this book is definitely me. It's probably the best thing I've purchased all year, and I've bought a lot of things... (you're welcome daddy Bezos).I followed the To-Do List pretty much exactly how it is in the book. I didn't have her colors specifically, but made do with what I had and how I wanted it to look. I also used her design for the flower border in the second pic, but customized the inside as I wanted it to be a gift for my grandma. This was my first time free handing letters tho, so please don't judge!!ANYWAYS: buy the book! Its worth every penny. The directions are nice and thorough. I love that she recommends what, where, and whom to buy from, and all of the extra detail she put into this. It's great for beginners, intermediate, and probably advanced cross stitchers too!!

I adore this novel. It’s full of pretty, simple cross stitch patterns. They are all updated for our time, and apropos to today’s societal issues. The how-to section is thorough and concise. The only people who don’t like this book are whiny snowflakes who cry whenever anything changes (for the better), in order to be more relevant to the times, or pearl clutchers who faint at the sight of the ‘f-word’. (There are maybe four swear words in this novel, to be stitched in these patterns. But since we are grown ups and can handle these ‘naughty’ words, that shouldn’t be a problem, should it...?). Me and my family love the patterns in this novel, as do all my stitchy friends!

I've already made 3 projects from the book as I got back into cross-stitching over the summer. I am a huge fan of this book! I had checked it out from the local library and then I just had to order my own copy! Very nice hardcover book with full-color charts and terrific and encouraging instructions for beginners. Projects from easy to advanced are rated with helpful tips and inspiration. Most designs are stitched on 14-count (or 16-count) white Aida cloth. And yes, some of them have adult words. Let them hear you Roar!

I'm excited to try out some of the patterns, they look quick enough to get me back in the cross stitching habit. I also appreciate the information in the beginning about the different stitches.The only draw back in the information on one of the patterns. It's a quote from A Midsummer Night's Dream, "Though she be but little, she is fierce". Unfortunately they misrepresented this as being a description of Helena, when it is in fact Helena describing Hermia. Oh well, it's not the end of the world. This pattern was the reason I bought the book, and thought that was funny.Doesn't detract from the patterns, so don't let it stop you from buying!

I really love how the patterns are the perfect blend of smaller but also have a lot of detail. I feel like many cross-stitch patterns are either huge and super detailed (which takes forever) or small and simple (which can be too quick). This book is full of patterns that are the perfect size with the perfect amount of detail. I can’t wait to make gifts for my friends.

Comprehensive writing and instructions on cross stitching, from getting started on a project to framing the finished piece. Ms. Rohr offers lots of helpful tips in the opening and closing chapters of the book. The 40 patterns she has created hold true to the aesthetic that she has upheld in her Etsy shop over the years. They are fun and thoughtful pieces covering a wide range of ideas and feminist expression. Everyone will find something to love about this book and the pieces to be created, whether a person new to the art form of cross stitching or a seasoned stitcher.

Very easy to follow and I’ve made some cute things already! 😊

Loved it

Love this book! First time I've had a pattern book that I want to do nearly every piece! The instructions are clear and easy to follow - big pictures of the finished pieces and close to scale patterns with really clear keys to follow. There a few pieces I won't do due to their sweary nature, but they have nice borders that I want to try to adapt for other pieces.

Ich lieebe dieses Buch. Enthält bessere Anleitung zum sticken als Bücher die ich aus dem Bastelladen habe. Süße Motive mit jeweils Erklärungen dabei. Auch für Anfänger wie mich super geeignet

Buy it for all the crafty women you know!