This project was stitched with two strands of DMC 3051 on Khaki-colored Aida fabric using the free Mini Heart C Cross Stitch pattern.
Stitches used for the last four hearts (top to bottom):
Cross Stitch
Star / Couched Cross Stitch
Smyrna Stitch
Cross Stitch
Cross Stitch Project - Create a Quick and Easy Cross Stitch Bookmark
By Connie G. Barwick, About.com Guide
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Stitched with Cross Stitch and Variations
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- Gather Supplies and Determine the Size of Fabric Needed
- Clip Any Stray Floss Ends and Straighten Lose Stitches
- Fold the Excess Fabric to Cover the Back of the Cross Stitch Bookmark
- Iron the Fabric Flat
- Fringe the Edges (Optional)
- Hold Bookmark Together With Glue or Interfacing
- Example of a Completed Straight-Edged Cross Stitch Bookmark
- Example of a Fringed-Edge Cross Stitch Bookmark
- Materials and Stitches Used for Cross Stitch Bookmark Project
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