Two bookmarks telling the same story: shelves packed with brightly coloured book spines and cats that have found the best sleeping spot in the house. The long, narrow format stitches up quickly, even in short sessions, and makes an easy gift for a keen reader.
The design is worked in counted cross stitch from the chart, with a few long stitches for the details; threads, needle and red ribbon are all in the pack. To finish, trim the fabric around the stitched border and, for a firmer bookmark, glue a piece of card to the back. Small embroidery scissors and, if you like, a little hoop are handy to have.