Customer Reviews
UGLY and CRASS 
2008-09-03
How delightful: hang on your wall or give someone you like a picture that says "Go F**k Yourself?" Classy!
If someone gave me one of these disgusting items, I'd throw it back in her face for the crass insult it is.
Like you, I also can't stand sickly-sweet Precious Moments drivel and have never stitched anything like those. But, apparently amazing, I have found hundreds of patterns that allow me to display skill in stitching and learn how to design. I'm proud to display these. I don't have to run around my house and hide them when children or people I respect come over.
If your maturity level is that of a 12-year-old who secretly "gives the finger" or runs into the boys' bathroom on a dare, by all means get this book and do all the projects.
Or grow up.
If you have any self-respect or dignity--don't even look at it.
Finally! 
2008-08-18
All the women in my family are very creative and artsy, every single one of them, except me, I tried every craft that looked remotely interesting and not a one panned out for me. And then I found this book, and I fell in love. My grandmother had done cross stitching for as long as I can remember, but died before she had a chance to teach me. So now I finally have my craft, its perfect for a tattooed domestic goddess such as myself!
Kick-butt cross stitch 2008-07-21
This books rocks my socks. I'm a novice cross stitcher and this book has some fun, basic designs you can make right away. It also has a great resource guide and other ideas to further you on your cross stitching career once you've got the basics. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to pick up cross stitching or those who are sick of stitching cutesy bunnies and flowers and such and are looking for something new and fun.
Subversive Cross Stitch 
2008-01-19
Subversive Cross Stitch makes a good gift for the cross-stitch enthusiast with a quirky sense of humor. The book includes patterns for cross-stitch projects with a twist, as well a helpful guide to making your own projects.
A word of caution, however, this book may not be appropriate for young viewers as it does contain some profanity. Otherwise, it's rollicking good fun!
Ann Coulter approved!!! 2007-11-28
(New Hallmark slogan)
"If it's good enough to send to Ann Coulter, that's good enough for me!"
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2007/1127071coulter1.html
(the police report mentions this book, because some fool sent a card to her!)
(on pages 3 & 4)
Ann Coulter approved!!! 2007-11-28
In this wicked little book, Julie Jackson reinvents the age-old craft of cross-stitch, finally putting an end to all that saccharine sentimentalism and giving modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds. Stitch up
Bitch in Kitchen for a heartfelt housewarming gift. Spread cheer with the ever-festive
Bite Me. Or whip up
This Place Sucks for a cherished co-worker. This fully illustrated book includes 33 of Jackson's best patterns and easy-to-follow directions. Jackson outlines the simple tools and techniques needed and even offers encouragement and tips on how to create one-of-a-kind revolutionary designs from craft-store patterns with subversive sentiments all your own.
Everything I Didn't Know I Wanted 2007-10-25
If you're easily offended, surrounded by people who are, or simply lack a sense of humor entirely, this is simply not the book for you. Clear, informative instructions and patterns make this a great book for a beginner, while the freedom to change the charts as you please will make the adept smile. Then there's the content: Oh lord, how I have suffered through the ghastly aisles of Precious Moments and sappy angels and babies! Finally a book for those of us who need a little salt with our otherwise wholesome obsession with stitchery. And it's so cute, sitting there on your table, and your mother-in-law will pick it up, and wonder, and then read, and then howl (perhaps in delight?)...
BRILLIANT!! 2007-10-16
The best thing to ever happen to cross stitch!!! Easy, cute, and most importantly, funny designs! Might not be appropriate for little kids or Grandma. I'm just waiting for her next book, hint, hint!
Best cross-stitch book ever 2007-10-10
I've been an embroiderer since I was 7. In all that time, it never occurred to me to even try counted cross-stitching. It just looked, for lack of a better phrase, like "baby stuff".
Not this. Julie Jackson has cured me, I think. Her cross stitching kits and charts mix pretty boring, traditional stuff with some eye-scorching language. I love them. I don't think I'd put any of these up until my little one is older - she's 5 1/2 now - but I'd make 'em. Oh yes. I would.
Ms. Jackson even gives charts for a few different alphabet styles, to allow you to make up your own in case these don't go quite far enough for you. If you're like me and haven't even bothered with counted cross-stitch, you owe it to yourself to at least give this book a try.
Cross Stitch: Not Just for Old Ladies Anymore 2007-09-23
When I started cross stitching to assist with my quitting smoking, my husband didn't really make fun of me because he knew it would help. When I continued to do it, he told me I was a 65-year old woman trapped in a 25 year old's body . . . . until this book came and I started stitching the patterns in it.
One of the downfalls is that lettering is all more or less the same "font" throughout the various sayings or patterns with little variation. However, the patterns are simple enough for a beginner, but fun enough that a seasoned pro would have the desire to revert back.
The best part of the book overrides all of it's (few) faults: Julie Jackson encourages you to go beyond the patterns. As a still relatively new stitcher, I bought the little packs at the craft store and was terrified to change or deviate from them for fear of being "wrong." This book encourages you to not only stitch the words you think or say when you make a mistake, but to personalize the craft and make the project your own.
Subversive Cross Stich has changed my husband's mind about cross stitch being just for old ladies, because if any old lady stitched any of the patterns in here, she'd be pretty damn cool in my book. And if she were appalled at the patterns, I'm sure Julie Jackson would tell her to "Kiss My Grits."
