Red and Green Floral Vine Bookmark
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Flowering vines have adorned textiles and decorative arts for centuries, symbolizing growth, renewal, and natural beauty. The clustered bloom arrangement seen here—with small flower clusters nestled along a winding stem—reflects botanical motifs popular in Victorian needlework and folk embroidery traditions across Europe. Such patterns celebrate the ornamental abundance of flowering plants in garden settings.
- Stitch count: 81 x 33
- 3 colors in the palette
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81 x 33 stitches 3 colors
Pattern description
A classic pairing of ruby red and forest green creates a warm, festive mood in this compact bookmark design. The repeating vine pattern with clustered blooms evokes traditional holiday décor and needlework heritage, making it ideal for stitchers seeking a project with immediate visual impact on modest fabric yardage.
This 81×81-stitch bookmark works beautifully on 14-count Aida using just three DMC thread colors, striking an approachable intermediate skill level. The symmetrical floral chain and geometric red border frame the composition with satisfying structure, while the project's small scale makes it perfect for gift-giving, seasonal decoration, or as a springboard to test techniques before tackling larger counted cross-stitch pieces.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 81 x 33 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 5.8 x 2.4 inches or 147 x 60 mm
Suggested Material Size: 11.7 x 8.3 inches or 297 x 210 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
