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Robot Bookmark

Cross-stitch a bookmark featuring 4 little robots in bright holographic threads. This bookmark is a great way to encourage kids to read. 
 

Robot Bookmark


Materials:

  • 14-count Provence Lavender Aida (from Wichelt Imports)
  • Kreinik holographic metallic threads: 
    -1/16”Ribbon in Solar Silver 001L
    -Blending Filament in Chromo Gold 002L, Solar Silver 001L
    -Fine #8 Braid in Robot Red 003L, Dyelectric Blue 029L, Kinetic Green 008L, Solar Silver 001L, Orangeruptus 027L
  • several needles - beading needle, #22 Tapestry to use with the ribbon, #24 Tapestry to use with the braids
  • eight small black seed beads
  • felt for backing
  • Pattern (pdf)

Instructions:

Cross stitch and backstitching following the color key and the main graph on the PDF. (You will need to download the PDF file.)

Finishing

We cut a piece of purple felt slightly larger than our bookmark, using pinking shears for a decorative cut edge. Using a running backstitch and Fine #8 Braid 027L, sew both layers together (your bookmark and the felt backer). Fringe edges of the Aida cloth if desired.

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