Here’s another geeky cross stitch project I found on etsy – it combines cross stitch and plushyness for a 3-D effect to create a Dr. Who-inspired geeky wonderfulness. See the Tardis Plush Pattern, available for purchase from Robin’s Designs. Be sure to check out the other geeky greatness in her shop too!
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Bookmark Cross Stitch Patterns
It seems like there’s no end to the available options when it comes to cross stitch bookmarks, which is a good thing because they’re perennially popular to stitch as well. This time I thought I’d share some colorful cross stitch bookmarks to get you ready for the new school year or to make meeting your reading goals a little more fun.
I love these retro floral designs from The Stitch Patterns. This set of four patterns is rated as very easy, and each bookmark measures 2.5 by 6 inches (or 6.35 by 15.25 cm) on 14 count fabric.
These cute ones that look like mosaic tile would also be fun to stitch. This set includes five designs from EmbroSTyle Designs, and they call them folk art but they mostly look like old mosaics to me. Either way, the bookmarks are 25 by 101 stitches, and to stitch the full set uses 12 colors.
If you’re looking for more of a challenge, you can stitch up a work of art with this set of 16 bookmarks designed to look like famous paintings. Stitch some sunflowers or a great wave or a starry night. Most of these are between 14 and 20 colors (the great wave is only 8) and the bookmarks are totally covered with stitching at a count of 35 by 100 stitches. Grab this set from Sunset and Sea Design.
Or how about some bookmarks inspired by books (or by movies inspired by books)? This set of Lord of the Rings bookmarks includes four landmarks from the books/movies. Each one is 35 by 115 stitches and uses between 8 and 17 colors. You can find them at byCountryMagicStitch.
These don’t quite all fit the description of being colorful bookmarks to cross stitch, but a few of them do, and speaking of book-themed bookmarks I had to share this set from Mama Geek inspired by Heartstopper. There are seven designs in all that should be quite familiar to readers (or viewers of the series).
Robin’s designs are wonderful, but this one is completely amazing!!! seriously, the detail and the shading and the shaping are incredible. I bought this pattern at once, and maybe someday I’ll find the time to stitch it. In the meantime, I’m just in awe of Robin’s ingenuity!! Oh, and I’m not sure if she shared the pic on Etsy or not, but by happy coincidence this TARDIS is perfectly to scale with her Doctor #4 action figure.
Thanks Kate! I love your patterns as well.
An update to my TARDIS. It now has a functioning light. My son made an LED to fit inside the light and it slowly flashes on and off, just like the real thing!