So Many Books

Title So Many Books So Little Time Cross Stitch Pattern Clock and Book Stack Wall Art for Readers and Book Lovers Reading Embroidery Design Description Bring your love of books to life with this colorful and playful cross stitch pattern featuring a whimsical clock surrounded by vibrant book spines and the joyful phrase "So many books, so little time." A true celebration of every book lover’s reality, this design blends charm and color in an eye-catching display. Perfect for avid readers, book club gifts, or cozy reading nook decor, this pattern captures the warm nostalgia of getting lost in a good story. With its balanced combination of typography and imagery, it makes a thoughtful handmade project that speaks directly to the heart of bibliophiles. Designed for stitchers of all levels, this pattern is easy to follow and enjoyable to complete. The bold colors and clean lines result in a stunning finished piece that’s perfect for framing and displaying in any room where stories are cherished. Pattern Details Design Area: 300 x 300 stitches (21.4 x 21.4 inches on 14-count Aida) Fabric: 14 Count Aida (recommended) but can be stitched on any fabric count of your choice. Just remember to adjust the fabric size and number of threads used accordingly / to your preference. Stitch Types: Full cross stitches only Colors Required: 18 DMC colors Color Palette: Bright and bold tones with rich oranges, teals, greens, and purples create an energetic, cheerful feel What’s Included PDF Full-color chart with DMC color codes PDF Black & white chart with DMC color codes PDF optimized for Pattern Keeper SVG Pattern files in color and black & white Why You’ll Love This Pattern Easy to follow and relaxing to stitch Beautiful as a gift or framed home decor Ideal for book lovers, teachers, and reading spaces Includes multiple chart options for all preferences Bursting with color and personality Skill Level Suitable for all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced Instant Download This cross stitch pattern PDF is available instantly after purchase via download — no physical product will be shipped. SOME COMMON CROSS STITCH TERMINOLOGY Aida – the most popular fabric to use for cross stitch with brands including DMC, Zweigart and Charles Craft. Threads are woven evenly to form squares and the most popular counts are 14 and 16 (see Count below) Back Stitch – a method of stitching to outline a cross stitch piece, usually in a dark colour. Beads – can be stitched onto a project to add depth, colour and detail. Blending – (also called Tweeding) using two or more colours of thread (usually one strand of each) in the same needle at the same time to blend the colours together when stitching. Confetti – single stitches of different colours looking like little confetti being thrown! Chart – the cross stitch pattern to work from when stitching. Count – the number of holes per inch. Often you will hear ’14 count’ meaning 14 holes (or squares) in one inch of the fabric. Counted Cross Stitch – the fabric is plain and you use a printed or digital pattern as a guide to help you place each stitch. DMC – one of the most popular brands of thread (or floss) used for embroidery and cross stitch. It comes in hundreds of different colours and effects. © Copyright littlethingsbyjoe By purchasing this cross stitch pattern you agree to use these patterns solely for your own crafting projects. Any copying, sharing or selling of the digital files is prohibited.