Blue and Navy Floral Bookmark with Checkered Border
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Small clustered flowers have long symbolized care and remembrance in decorative arts. Delicate blooms arranged in repeating patterns evoke the tradition of pressed-flower bookmarks and botanical illustration, creating a timeless association between flowers, literature, and quiet, reflective moments with books. The cool blue palette adds a sense of calm and contemplation, emotions naturally paired with reading and learning.
- Stitch count: 35 x 107
- 2 colors in the palette
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35 x 107 stitches 2 colors
Pattern description
A repeating floral motif in cool navy and periwinkle tones creates an elegant vertical composition perfect for marking your place. The design features small clustered blooms arranged in a cascading pattern down the center, framed by a distinctive checkered border in bold navy blue that gives the bookmark structure and visual weight.
At just 35 × 35 stitches on two DMC thread colors, this counted cross-stitch pattern is ideal for beginners seeking an achievable first project. The straightforward color palette and geometric border simplify pattern reading, while the repeating flower clusters build confidence through rhythm and repetition.
Gift this handstitched bookmark to book lovers, or create a set in coordinating threads for a coordinated library collection. The narrow vertical format works beautifully on 14-count Aida fabric and finishes quickly, making it perfect for gifting or as a personal reading companion that brings needlework charm to everyday moments.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 35 x 107 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.5 x 7.6 inches or 64 x 194 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.4 x 13.5 inches or 214 x 344 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
