Forget the fair young maiden painstakingly embroidering pillowcases for her hope chest. Picture a liberated lass (that would be you) creating chic fashions and accessories while sipping a glass of whatever and saving the planet. "Not Your Mama's Stitching" lets you choose from more than twenty projects to make or embellish home decor items, garments, accessories, gifts, and more.It covers: The tools and materials that no stitcher should be withoutBasic stitching skills such as starting a thread, tying off, and finishing your pieceA myriad of embroidery, cross stitch, and needlepoint stitchesProjects ranging from a tattooed tank top to cheeky stitched sayings and from a Gucci-inspired wallet to a drinks recipe boxVariations and ideas for customizing every projectMake everyday items one-of-a-kind, or whip up your own creations from scratch. With a savvy, sassy attitude and fun, funky projects, "Not Your Mama's Stitching" will have you in stitches in no time.