Books and an Apple for Teacher

As you might have noticed from posts earlier this week, I’m not ready for school to be starting up again yet (though we still have a couple of weeks where I live). Still, it’s hard to deny that season is right around the corner, and it’s time to start stitching something to celebrate, if you want to.

This stack of books with an apple on top would be a sweet (if slightly cliched) back-to-school gift for a teacher in your life. It’s a free pattern from Free Patterns Online designed by Carrie’s Creations.

It’s pretty simple because the books make for big blocks of color, and there are just seven colors used in the whole pattern.

Are you ready for back to school or hoping for summer to last a little longer?

[Photo: Free Patterns Online.]

Looking for more Bookmark charts and cross-stitch patterns? Check these out on Etsy

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Stitch a Sweet Pencil for Back to School – the perfect back-to-school project that combines creativity with education! This delightful cross-stitch design features an adorable pencil, symbolizing knowledge and learning, making it an ideal gift for students and teachers alike. Embark on this stitching journey and let the joy of learning infuse your needlework as you craft a charming masterpiece to kick off the new academic year!

Stitch a Book for Back to School – Celebrate the love of reading and knowledge with this captivating design that beautifully captures the essence of learning adventures. Whether you’re a bookworm yourself or looking for an exceptional gift for a fellow scholar, this pattern promises to fill your stitching moments with delightful literary magic.

Back To School Cross Stitch – Embrace the spirit of learning and growth as you immerse yourself in the art of cross-stitching with this vibrant design. From the iconic symbols of education to the nostalgia of school days, this pattern encapsulates the essence of starting a new chapter. Stitch, create, and commemorate your educational journey with this charming cross-stitch masterpiece.

School Days, School Days – Relive the magical memories of laughter, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge with this nostalgic design. Whether you’re stitching it as a keepsake for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a dear friend, this pattern encapsulates the essence of those unforgettable school days that shaped us into who we are today.

Teacher Name Cross Stitch Pattern – This personalized design allows you to stitch a heartfelt tribute to the teachers who inspire, support, and guide us on our educational journey. Craft a token of appreciation that they’ll cherish forever, showcasing their name in a beautifully crafted cross-stitch artwork that celebrates the impact they make in shaping young minds.

Teacher Word Art Cross Stitch Pattern This unique and intricate design combines the power of words with the beauty of cross-stitch, allowing you to create a visual ode to the teaching profession. With words like “inspire,” “educate,” and “nurture,” this pattern reflects the essence of being a teacher

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I came across the Etsy shop Bad Stitched when I was looking for bookmark cross stitch patterns and found their adorable pride bat bookmark, which I didn’t share then because I was going for more of a back to school vibe, but it’s definitely worth checking out if you love rainbows and bats.

This Etsy shop is big on whimsy and color, but not on organization, as there are not categories. Still, as of this writing there were only a little more than 60 patterns, so it’s small enough to scroll through.

In keeping with the theme of the bat bookmark, there are a lot of designs with animals and insects in different colors. Another one that caught my in this neon cicada with a crescent moon and stars. This one is 85 by 70 stitches and uses 16 colors. On 14 count fabric it comes out to 6 by 5 inches, or 15.4 by 12.7 cm.

You’ll also find patterns with animals such as mice, a snail, a jellyfish, a wolf, a corgi in a birthday hat, a fat seal and other bat designs. There are several mushroom designs, a pirate frog, and a scuba diving ghost (among other ghostly designs). You’ll find cats and mythical characters, a mouse thinking about eating strawberries and more.

There’s also an ebook full of mushroom designs, and another of creepy creatures for Halloween and beyond. There’s also a Pantheon bundle, full of gods, goddesses, characters from mythology, three amphora designs and a Greek inspired font.

If these sorts of designs sound like something you’d like to stitch, check out Bad Stitched on Etsy.

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