Bookmark: Colorful Butterflies 2

A cheerful bookmark with colourful butterflies flitting among flowers and swirls, worked in counted cross stitch on Aida. The long, narrow shape stitches up quickly: it is easy to carry around and can be finished in a couple of evenings, so it suits anyone who has tried cross stitch before or wants a small project to practise on.

You will also need a tapestry needle and, if you like to keep the fabric taut, a hoop or frame. The edges need finishing once the stitching is done, for example by fraying the fabric into a fringe as shown or backing it with ribbon. A small, thoughtful gift for a keen reader.