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Cross Stitch Project - Create a Quick and Easy Cross Stitch Bookmark

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Iron the Fabric Flat

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Iron the Cross Stitch Bookmark
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After the design is centered, iron the fabric to form the bookmark shape.
  1. Gather Supplies and Determine the Size of Fabric Needed
  2. Clip Any Stray Floss Ends and Straighten Lose Stitches
  3. Fold the Excess Fabric to Cover the Back of the Cross Stitch Bookmark
  4. Iron the Fabric Flat
  5. Fringe the Edges (Optional)
  6. Hold Bookmark Together With Glue or Interfacing
  7. Example of a Completed Straight-Edged Cross Stitch Bookmark
  8. Example of a Fringed-Edge Cross Stitch Bookmark
  9. Materials and Stitches Used for Cross Stitch Bookmark Project
  10. More Stitches Used for Cross Stitch Bookmark Project

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