Gudetama Cross-Stitchcombines cross-stitching fun with 30 easy-to-follow patterns inspired by everyone's favorite lazy egg with a can't-be-bothered attitude.
Gudetamas name literally translates to lazy egg, and its how we all feel sometimes when it comes to, well, pretty much anything. But if youre the kind of person who doesnt have time for complicated crafts or dealing with other people, then this collection of 30 Gudetama-inspired designs are just for you.
First, youll learn cross-stitching basics including tools and techniques and how to read a cross-stitch chart. Then youll apply your new skills to a range of hilarious and lovable patterns organized into chapters like Lazy, Medium-Lazy, and Pay Attentiondepending on how sluggish or motivated youre feeling. Finally, youll be able to apply your masterpieces to projects like gift tags, greeting cards, and ornaments.
Whether youre an experienced cross-stitcher or new to the craft, youll find a variety of poses and patterns in this book that are accessible and easy to learn. With a little patience and practice, anyone can bring these Gudetama-inspired masterpieces to life. And if not, just take a nap.
Sosae and Dennis Caetanoare a wife and husband design team based in California, specializing in all things cute. For more than eight years, they've been designing for Trellis & Thyme, their popular needlecraft and quilt pattern company. Their kawaii cross stitch designs appear regularly in the UK's
World of Cross Stitchingmagazine, and they have over 100 published cross stitch and felt-embroidery patterns in
Cross Stitch Crazyand
Mollie Makesmagazines. They are the authors of
Kawaii Craft Life(Running Press, 2019), the
Kawaii Cross-Stitch Kit(Running Press Minis, 2019), and
Cute Kawaii Cross Stitch(David & Charles, 2023).