Author(s): SOPHIE CRABB

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Sew Mindful Cross Stitch combines bright and modern cross stitch projects with the calming benefits of mindfulness. Throughout her debut book, Sophie Crabb explores the idea behind crafting for calm and why it can have such a profound and positive impact on our mental wellbeing. With a total of twenty-two brand new cross stitch projects to choose from, you can stitch your way through Positive Affirmations, Mindful Messages and Self-Care Quotes. Not familiar with cross stitch? We've got you covered. Learn from the beginning with an introduction to what you'll need, detailed step-by-step guidance and some top tips to help you get started. Throughout the book, Sophie shares an honest and thoughtful account of her own wellbeing journey, reflecting on topics such as depression and anxiety to overthinking and imposter syndrome, with an aim to open up the conversation linking mindfulness and crafting for calm. Learn how to mindfully cross stitch and transform how you destress for good. AUTHOR: Sophie Crabb is a cross stitch designer, maker and small business owner from Norfolk. Having previously worked as a broker, Sophie changed career path and launched her creative business Sew Sophie Crafts, shortly after becoming a mum in 2019. Through a combination of cross stitch and mindfulness, Sophie has overcome her own mental health challenges, and by designing colourful, modern and uplifting cross stitch designs, she aims to help others discover the mindful benefits of crafting too. Sophie has sold thousands of her own cross stitch kits around the world and has been featured in titles such as Crafts Beautiful, Cross Stitcher and Sew Magazine. 150 colour illustrations