3 Valentines Day Bookmarks

This set of three Valentine bookmark cross stitch patterns is designed for quick, enjoyable stitching and thoughtful handmade gifting. Each bookmark is slim, elegant, and perfect for slipping into a favourite book, journal, or card as a small but meaningful Valentine’s surprise. These designs are ideal for last-minute gifts, stitch-along evenings, or relaxed weekend projects. With full cross stitches only and a narrow bookmark format, they’re satisfying to complete without feeling overwhelming — just simple, calming stitching with a romantic touch. THE TOP CROSS STITCH TERMS YOU NEED TO KNOW 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.