Warm Horizontal Stripe Bookmark Pattern
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Horizontal striping in textile and decorative arts has long served as a foundational pattern principle—simple, visually grounding, and infinitely versatile. This particular composition uses stepped color gradations, allowing the eye to travel smoothly across the bands rather than jarring between contrasts. Such warm, layered stripe work evokes the comfort of woven tapestries and painted folk traditions, where color harmony matters more than sharp geometric precision.
- Stitch count: 45 x 130
- 15 colors in the palette
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45 x 130 stitches 15 colors
Pattern description
Horizontal color bands in warm golds and oranges create a soothing, gradient-like composition perfect for a counted-cross-stitch bookmark. Using 15 DMC thread colors, this intermediate-skill pattern builds depth through gradual shifts from pale butter yellows to burnt orange, then back to golden tones. At 45×45 stitches, it stitches up quickly on Aida fabric—ideal for gift-giving or adding a handmade touch to your reading collection. The repeating stripe motif works equally well in a home library or as a personalized present for anyone who loves warm, autumnal color palettes.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 18/inch or 71/100mm
Design Size: 45 x 130 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 2.5 x 7.2 inches or 64 x 183 mm
Suggested Material Size: 8.4 x 13.1 inches or 214 x 333 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
