An Easy Way to Stitch a Bookmark

In a recent post I mentioned my love for stitched bookmarks and that I had made one recently that I kept meaning to share but hadn’t yet, so it seem like high time to do so.

I made this little 2018 bookmark toward the end of last year, using variegated thread and a scrap of cross-stitch fabric.

It measures about 2 inches wide and 5 inches long. I drew out the chart myself, making simple blocky numbers, then added a simple border.

I then used my favorite technique for turning a bit of cross stitch into a bookmark: I cut a piece of card stock to fit the back then secured the edges with washi tape.

This covers the back, hides the mess, keeps the edges from unraveling and gives it a nice finished look with stuff you probably already have in the house.

[Photo: Sarah White.]

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Valentine's Day Bookmarks to Cross Stitch

If you like seasonal samplers and cross stitch patterns with a primitive twist, you’ll enjoy the collection from Curious Carrie Designs.

You’ll find alphabet designs, biscornu, patriotic projects and more. The summer category is the largest on the storefront, with Americana and floral designs. There are also categories for the other seasons and more general designs.

One of my favorites is this pretty sunflower cross stitch pattern, which is shown styled as a biscornu but it wouldn’t have to be. The pattern features sunflowers and bees and a little beehive. It uses 12 colors of floss and each side of the pattern is 51 by 51 stitches, which comes out to 3.64 inches or 9.2 cm square.

I love the fabric she used for the sample, which she actually dyed purple herself, but it would also be pretty on a purchased light blue or other color if you don’t want to dye your own.

There’s also a whole set of themed biscornu with a four letter word on one side (crow, home, love and snow, to name a few) along with a seasonal pattern on the other side.

The shop has a rather small selection at around 90 patterns as of this writing, but it’s a nice collection of traditional looking designs heavy on samplers and biscornu designs, so if those are things you like you’ll want to be sure to check it out. Visit Curious Carrie Designs on Etsy to see all her pretty designs.

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[Photo: Curious Carrie Designs]

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