Bookmark SAL - February

Welcome to the second part of the Bookmark SAL! Unfortunately it is late - this time because I went on a road trip with my fiancé who is finally home from working abroad (He spoiled me rotten - with any luck I'll have time to say more about it in another post) We got back about 30 minutes ago so I'm not making you wait any longer than absolutely necessary.

As you can see my illness prevented me from completing the stitching but I did manage to get a section of each bit of backstitch done so you can see what it looks like stitched. I used Jodyri Designs March 2018 Limited Edition 18ct Aida "Mother's Day Bouquet". While the thread looks white it's actually not, it's a very pale pink/purple thread called Princess Kari by Jodyri Designs, when you look at it up close you can see the colours are there, it's a bit of a trick of the eye and a nice surprise when you realise it's not shadows.

As with last month's pattern I have included two variations of the backstitched outline for finishing. It's assembled in the same way so if you need a bit more direction for assembly then have a look there. This time I have put both finishing outlines in the same file, just on separate pages so you can print off the one you need.

Fabric  

If you are only going to stitch the pattern once or finish it with the back split in two parts (option 2 outlines) you will need:

Size in inches:

• For 14ct Aida/28ct evenweave:
• The pattern is 2.4 x 5.6 inches.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 8.4 x 11.6 inches.
• For 16ct Aida/32ct evenweave:
• The pattern is 2.1 x 4.9 inches.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 8.1 x 10.9 inches.
• For 18ct Aida/36ct evenweave:
• The pattern is 1.8 x 4.4 inches.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 7.8 x 10.4 inches.
• For 20ct Aida/40ct evenweave.
• The pattern is 1.7 x 4 inches.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 7.7 x 10 inches.

Size in cm:

• For 14ct Aida/28ct evenweave:
• The pattern is 6 x 14.4 cm.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 21.2 x 29.6 cm.
• For 16ct Aida/32ct evenweave:
• The pattern is 5.2 x 12.5 cm.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 20.8 x 31.9 cm.
• For 18ct Aida/36ct evenweave:
• The pattern is 4.6 x 11.1 cm.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 19.9 x 26.4 cm.
• For 20ct Aida/40ct evenweave.
• The pattern is 4.2 x 10 cm.
• It requires a piece of fabric that is 19.4 x 25.2 cm.

Other fabric options:

• If you want to stitch the bookmark with the back on a separate bit of Aida/evenweave you will need the above sizes twice. On the second bit of fabric you will need to stitch the backstitched outline that goes around the main pattern. 
• If you want to stitch the bookmark with the back made from a cotton fabric then you will need that bit of cotton to be a bit larger than the bookmark with seam allowance.
• If you want to stitch the bookmark and the option 1 outlines you will need a bit of fabric that is 3 inches/ 7.6 cm wider than the sizes above. The height stays the same. Make sure that the centre backstitched line is the centre of your fabric.
• For perforated paper and plastic canvas you need to first work out the size of the stitches (mark out an inch or cm with pins and count how many bits between holes), then look above and choose the *pattern* size (top measurement of each count) to suit the count you found. You will need at least that size for your stitching (and perhaps a bit more so you have something to hold onto)

Threads:

You will need 0.3 skein thread. Use a contrasting thread for the stitching so it shows up nicely - a variegated thread will look great!

The patterns

The bookmark can be downloaded here
The outlines can be downloaded here

Have fun stitching and I'll see you Tuesday at the latest with my next post!