Colorful Floral Bookmark with Rainbow Flowers
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Flowering plants have inspired needleworkers for centuries, from medieval tapestries to modern cross-stitch collections. Each bloom depicted here—rendered in a simplified pixelated style—captures the essential form of a garden flower with its characteristic layered petals and sturdy stem and leaves. Flowers symbolize growth, beauty, and joy across cultures, making them timeless subjects for decorative embroidery and personal keepsakes.
- Stitch count: 29 x 91
- 9 colors in the palette
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29 x 91 stitches 9 colors
Pattern description
A vibrant rainbow of stitched flowers runs down the spine of this beginner-friendly bookmark, featuring six blooms in red, yellow, cyan, magenta, and pink tones set against a crisp white background. The checkerboard green border frames the design with classic charm, while the repeating flower motif creates a cheerful, symmetrical composition perfect for any book lover's collection.
At just 29×29 stitches, this counted cross-stitch pattern is highly accessible for those learning the craft. The nine DMC thread colors are manageable in quantity, keeping material costs and thread changes minimal—ideal for a quick project that still delivers satisfying visual impact.
Stitch this design on white Aida fabric to let the saturated jewel tones and warm pastels shine, then back it with cardstock to create a durable bookmark. Its botanical theme and bright palette make it an excellent gift for readers, teachers, or as a cheerful pick-me-up in your own daily reading routine.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 29 x 91 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.1 x 6.5 inches or 53 x 165 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8 x 12.4 inches or 203 x 315 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
