Sew Mindful Cross Stitch is the first book by Sophie Crabb, who goes by Sew Sophie Crafts in cross stitch circles. I own many cross stitch books but Sew Mindful Cross Stitch is much more than just a collection of patterns with some basic instructions included.

Sophie has included an incredible amount of detail in this book. She covers not just cross stitch basics but tried and true methods like the loop start (something every stitcher should know), multiple finishing methods (which is always the trickiest part and somehow never covered in books). and even how to get your fabric onto a q-snap (not the easiest thing to do the first time you do it).

What I loved most about Sew Mindful Cross Stitch is that the text portions of the book were informative and really spoke to the peace and wellness that Sophie is trying to help stitchers find by making art and taking time to be with something slow and beautiful.

The patterns were of course beautiful, well-designed, and clearly written. There were a variety of motifs all within the theme of the book, and I enjoyed how Sophie broke the sections up. There is something here for everyone, from mini stitches with just a few colors, to larger projects with more negative space and technique involved. Stitchers old and new will love these patterns. As we make our way towards the hurried second half of the year, I know many will find calm while working up these pieces.

What a stunning, beginner friendly, cross stitch book, with a wonderful message.
I am so excited to pick up some coloured cottons after work today and start some of these designs.

Cross stitch is a wonderful way to wind down, to focus on one thing at a time. Adding the element of mindfulness to the practice is fantastic.

This book is bright, easy to follow and easy to read. A wonderful idea.

This is a lovely cross stitch book. The author talks of her own issues with her mental health and how sewing has helped her relax and all the designs are around motivation, kindness and relaxation. All the patterns are fairly simple and the author gives a very detailed background on what to do at every stage so it's suitable even for the complete novice. The designs are lovely - modern, graphic and fun and would make excellent gifts for friends as well as fun to make for yourself. For anyone who finds crafting therapeutic or needs to make.more time for themselves to relax, this is the ideal boom.

Thanks to NetGalley for the copy.in return for an honest review.
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This was beautiful and unique cross stich book. I have been doing cross stitch for years and I still learned a thing or two from this one. Mindfulness was well written and helpful. Patterns were well made, easy to follow and super cute. This one is a must have.