Bookmark: Books

A pile of books stacked one on top of the other, framed by a narrow red border: a bookmark worked in counted cross stitch, ideal for keen readers and for a small handmade gift. The size is modest enough to finish in a few evenings, which makes it a good way to get used to working from a symbol chart.

The kit holds everything needed for the stitching itself: fabric, threads already sorted on the organiser, needle and instructions. For the finishing you will want a piece of card or felt to back the bookmark and a length of ribbon for a tassel; the embroidery can also be mounted in a bookmark blank with a mount.