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. 
 

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.