Printable pdf version of the Band Sampler Bookmark chart - refer to the numerical key for stitching instructions.
Stitch this band sampler bookmark design with the floss colors of your choice. I choose to use red, blue, and green. To recreate the look of my bookmark, refer to the color images of the stitched models.
Stitches Used (Top to Bottom:
Back Stitch
Rice Stitch two-color
Smyrna Cross Stitch
Three-Quarter Stitch
Elongated Cross Stitch
Long-Armed Smyrna Cross Stitch two-color
Couched Cross Stitch
Underlined Cross Stitch
Laced Cross Stitch
Boss Stitch two-color
Rice Stitch
Four-Sided Stitch
Back Stitch alphabet letters
Smyrna Cross Stitch two-color
Four-Sided Stitch
Cross Stitch
Back Stitch
Design Size: 26w by 114h
Stitching Level Required: Advanced
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):
Stitching Tips: Use one-two strands of floss for back stitch and two-three strands of floss for cross stitch and variations. For higher count fabric, use additional strands of floss as needed.
Helpful Cross Stitch Information: This free Cross Stitch pattern is protected by copyright laws. If someone wants a copy, please direct them to this URL - http://crossstitch.about.com/od/specialtystitchpatterns/ig/Band-Sampler-Bookmark-Chart/index.htm
Stitch this band sampler bookmark design with the floss colors of your choice. I choose to use red, blue, and green. To recreate the look of my bookmark, refer to the color images of the stitched models.
Stitches Used (Top to Bottom:
Back Stitch
Rice Stitch two-color
Smyrna Cross Stitch
Three-Quarter Stitch
Elongated Cross Stitch
Long-Armed Smyrna Cross Stitch two-color
Couched Cross Stitch
Underlined Cross Stitch
Laced Cross Stitch
Boss Stitch two-color
Rice Stitch
Four-Sided Stitch
Back Stitch alphabet letters
Smyrna Cross Stitch two-color
Four-Sided Stitch
Cross Stitch
Back Stitch
Design Size: 26w by 114h
Stitching Level Required: Advanced
Finished Design Size:
For commonly used fabric counts (in inches):
- 11-count, 2 1/4w by 10 1/4h
- 14-count, 1 3/4w by 8 1/8h
- 16-count, 1 5/8w by 7 1/8h
- 18-count, 1 3/8w by 6 1/4h
Stitching Tips: Use one-two strands of floss for back stitch and two-three strands of floss for cross stitch and variations. For higher count fabric, use additional strands of floss as needed.
Helpful Cross Stitch Information: This free Cross Stitch pattern is protected by copyright laws. If someone wants a copy, please direct them to this URL - http://crossstitch.about.com/od/specialtystitchpatterns/ig/Band-Sampler-Bookmark-Chart/index.htm