How Do You Make A Cross-Stitch Bookmark?
This is a quick and easy cross-stitch project. Make a bookmark for yourself or make several to give as gifts or stocking stuffers. Step 1 Purchase a blank, Aida fabric bookmark. These blanks are made especially for cross-stitch and embroidery and come with either plain or lacy borders. Step 2 Choose a design for your bookmark. If the bookmark is a gift, try to find designs that fit in with the gift-giving occasion. Look online for cross-stitch designs and charts. Step 3 Keep your design simple. The amount of usable space is small and you want to avoid crowding your design with too many elements. Initials make a wonderful personalized bookmark and take up very little space. Make sure your design will fit onto the bookmark. Step 4 Choose embroidery floss for your project and an embroidery needle. If you are unhappy with the suggested colors given by a chart or pattern book, choose colors you like and use those instead. Step 5 Transfer the design onto your bookmark and reduce or enlarge t
