Teacup Bookmarks

14 ct, stitched over 1

Put your feet up, reach for your needle and thread, and relax with a lovely mug of tea - cross stitched, of course! Spending a lazy Sunday afternoon on the sofa curled up with a good book and a hot drink is almost as much of a treat as spending the day stitching. So why not combine these two delightful pastimes in one fabulous project? These clever bookmarks are such an ingenious idea, we guarantee you'll be making them for all your friends and family. Made up of a beautifully patterned mug, which you tuck inside your book, then a matching teabag motif, which hangs outside like the real tag of a fancy teabag, it'll mark your current chapter in style. Each mug has a different style and pattern, but all five use clever shading to create a 3D feel. Choose from florals, polka dots or stripes, then pick a 'teabag' sentiment or motif to accompany it. Worked in whole stitches and backstitch, then backed with white felt, these bookmarks won't take you long to complete. Just like the real mugs in your cupboard, you'll want to collect them all! Stitching Time: Approx. 18 hours each Type of Stitches: Cross stitch, fractionals, backstitch Ease of Stitching: Beginner/advanced beginner Shopping List: - Zweigart 14-count white aida measuring 15x15cm (6x6") for the cups and 10x10cm (4x4") for the teabag tags - Stranded cotton as listed in the key - Size 24 tapestry needle - White felt and narrow white ribbon of your choice from local stores

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