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Sometimes nature can inspire us, give us that extra little incentive to get out there and do what needs to be done. Whether by example or simply providing the pick-me-up of seeing its beauty, we can go about our business with a quicker step and a lighter heart just from the merest exposure.
Design Details
Stitch Count: 39 high x 113 width including 1 inch fringe each end.
Fabric and Approximate Finished Design Sizes
9 ct. Aida 12 1/2" high x 4 3/8" wide
11 ct. Aida 10 1/4" high x 3 1/2" wide
14 ct. Aida 8 1/8" high x 2 3/4" wide
18 ct. Aida 6 1/8" high x 2 1/8" wide
For other sizes, let our handy stitch count table do the calculations for you.
I embroidered "Garden Treasures Bookmark - Tulip" on 14-count Aida using DMC 6-strand cotton floss. Selected stitches are then highlighted with Kreinik Metallics Blending Filament. See our 5 Tips for Stunning Results with Metallic Floss.
Features
- This bookmark is made by stitching a front and back design on two separate pieces of fabric, then sewing them together.
- The front features a tulip in full bloom.
- The back uses our Floral Alphabet pattern to stitch our Aunt Elizabeth's knickname, "Bitsy." Use a name or favorite saying here.
- Pale colors dot the background, and the edges are stitched in a mock lace pattern.
- Opalescent metallic floss stitches add a subtle shimmer to the background and edges.
- The inch-long white fringe on both ends is accented with dark green strands. See Bookmark Accents to learn how to add floss for this effect.
- This design can also be adapted to stitch on precut bookmarks.
- Some areas are overstitched with metallic floss.
Stitch Complexity
- full cross stitches
- 1/4 cross stitches
- half stitches
- 3/4 cross stitches
- backstitches
Click here for a printable Tulip Bookmark with instructions, stitch count and floss numbers. A new window will open so you can continue browsing here.
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