TY - BOOK ED - Weldon Owen Inc., TI - Maybe swearing will help: relax and curse your ass off in cross-stitch SN - 9781681889351 PY - 2023///] CY - San Rafael, CA PB - Weldon Owen KW - Cross-stitch KW - Patterns KW - Swearing in art KW - Patterns (Instructional works) KW - lcgft N1 - Introduction -- The basics -- The patterns -- Meet the artists N2 - "The idiots got you down? Get a needle and thread and stab your stress away with this collection of wash-your-mouth-out-with-soap cross-stitch patterns. Cursing a blue streak has never been so satisfying! There are times when just hollering obscenities won't do--you need to stab something. Now you can do both. Maybe Swearing Will Help combines two of the best stress-relievers--cursing, and cross stitch--into one of the most irreverently enjoyable crafting experiences you'll ever have. With 25 patterns from the crafting world's most bad-ass cross-stitch designers, this book has everything from a modern take on the traditional sampler to retro comic book designs, all with snarky to downright foul-mouthed phrases. It is definitely not your grandmother's cross stitch! No previous experience is required. In addition to simple instructions and clear, easy-to-follow patterns, the book includes a guide to basic lesson in cross-stitch techniques, so anyone can start swearin' and stabbin' right away. Whether you want the world to know that they need to wash their damn hands or you want to stitch a gift for your favorite potty mouth, Maybe Swearing Will Help has just what you need to find your way to inner f*cking peace."--Publisher ER -