# Subversive Cross Stitch Sewing Gets Rude By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subversive-cross-stitch-sewing-gets-rude References: [subversivecrossstitch](http://www.subversivecrossstitch.com) Julie Jackson is the person behind the truly brilliant Subversive Cross Stitch. You can order a variety of patterns or [full kits online](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit), and there are even templates so you can work out your own phrases in [cross stitch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals). There is also a series of books which contain all the info you need to craft insults to your hearts content. **Implications** - The return of cross-stitching reflects a desire for traditional forms of design and a love of all things retro. At the same time, consumers wish to customize their own [home decorations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloise-collection) and add a goofy and cheeky touch to all things conventional. Corporations can meld the old with the rebellious, in order to strike a balance between what is considered customary and what is considered contemporary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Design:** Corporations can capitalize on the desire for traditional forms of design and incorporate a retro aesthetic into their products or services. - **Customization:** There is a growing demand for consumers to personalize their home decorations, presenting an opportunity for businesses to offer customizable options. - **Humorous Touch:** Adding a goofy and cheeky touch to conventional items or experiences can attract consumers who are looking for playful and lighthearted elements in their lives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can tap into the trend of retro design and offer customizable options for customers. - **Craft Supplies:** Craft supply companies can provide materials and patterns for consumers to create their own customized cross-stitched designs. - **Book Publishing:** Publishers can seize the opportunity to release books containing patterns and instructions for subversive cross-stitching. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [DIY Crafts Subscription Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampler-club.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Gen Z Crafting Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafternoon.md) - [Crafty Yearly Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2022-phenology-wheel-stitch-journal.md) - [Custom Crossword Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crosscraft.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Astronomy Embroidery Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-map-11-hoop-kit.md) - [Reverse Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-coloring-book.md)