Cross Stitch for the Heart

Stitch a kinder world with this stunning collection of heartfelt designs from leading cross stitch designer Emma Congdon. Whether it's a declaration to a soulmate, gratitude for a true friendship, or compassion for the whole of humanity, this celebration of love in all its forms will heal your heart, one stitch at a time.

Emma's iconic designs are universally loved by her fans, who have purchased over 50,000 of her patterns on Etsy and have set up a dedicated fan group on Facebook, where they share their work in progress and proud finishes. This collection features 20 exclusive designs, each with an easy-to-read full colour and symbol chart.

Alongside the designs, Emma shares her thoughts and inspirations for each one, complete with a detailed materials list and instructions for stitching. Beginners to cross stitch will find a helpful guide to the stitches and techniques used. The beauty of cross stitch is that if you can sew one cross, you can sew all these designs!

The designs range in size from mini hoops to larger scale samplers, offering options for everyone. They all share Emma's skill with colour, typography, and design, which have made her one of the world's best-loved cross stitch designers.

Books in the series:

• 9781446308080 Cross Stitch for the Soul: 20 Designs to Inspire
• 9781446308653 Cross Stitch for the Earth: 20 Designs to Cherish
• 9781446309209 Cross Stitch for the Heart: 20 Designs to Love
• 9781446310571 Cross Stitch with Cattitude: 20 Pawsome Designs
• 9781446315019 Merry Stitchmas: 24 Fun and Festive Cross Stitch Designs

Author: Emma is a multidisciplinary designer based in London. Her cross stitch designs are featured extensively in magazines in the US and UK such as Cross Stitcher, World of Cross Stitch, and Cross Stitch Crazy. Alongside her commission-based work, she also owns and runs her own cross stitch design business, Stitchrovia.