Snowman Bookmark

Snuggle up on a cold winter evening with a favorite book and mark your spot with this whimsical bookmark.

Skill Level: Easy Materials

• 14" x 8" piece 28- count light gray

Jobelan from Wichelt Imports Inc.* • One skein each DMC® or Sullivans

USA® six-strand embroidery floss* • Size 24 tapestry needle *See Where to Find It on page 59. DMC® Sullivans® 3760 45380 Wedgwood, med. 519 45116 sky blue 3761 45381 sky blue, lt. B5200 45002 snow white 350 45074 coral, med. 605 45140 cranberry, vy. lt. 741 45182 tangerine, med. 701 45181 green, lt. 704 45164 chartreuse, bt.

Backstitches

310 45053 black B5200 45002 snow white Stitch Count: 112H x 26W Design Size: 8" x 17/8" Instructions: Cross stitch over two threads using two strands of floss. Backstitch over two threads using two strands of floss.

Finishing Materials & Instructions:

• 10" x 3" piece coordinating backing

fabric • Coordinating sewing thread Press stitched piece from reverse side, straightening as much as possible. Trim stitched piece to 1/2" from stitching on all sides. Using trimmed stitched piece as a template, cut backing fabric to same size. Measure out 1/4" from stitching on all sides and finger-press seam allowances to back, mitering corners. Repeat for backing fabric.

Place stitched piece and backing together with wrong sides facing. Blind-stitch around edges using single strand of sewing thread. Press to flatten edges and corners.