Sugar and spice and everything #&%@! That's what Subversive Cross Stitch is made of. In this wicked little book, Julie Jackson, the creator of subversivecrossstitch.com, reinvents the age-old craft of cross stitch. Inside you'll find her most popular patterns along with all-new equally snarky designs. Stitch up "Bitch in Kitchen" for a sassy housewarming gift. Spread cheer with the ever-festive "Bite Me." Or whip up "This Place Sucks" for a cherished co-worker. Jackson outlines the simple tools and techniques you'll need to get started, and gives modern stitchers the chance to say what's really on their minds.

Julie Jackson was not cut out for the rat race. Stuck in a stifling workplace with an idiot boss, she discovered the sassy side of traditional needlework and began selling cross stitch kits online. Within a year, her kits began selling in retail outlets such as Urban Outfitters and Target.com's Red Hot Shop. She lives in Dallas, Texas, with her charming husband. Visit her online at www.subversivecrossstitch.com.