Stitch three “ombre” style hearts (or
solid, mix ‘n match, etc.)
on a 6” long bookmark, then tuck it between tabs
inside this A6 card.
Assemble the window card with accent front overlay –
use
print & cut machine and software tools
to prepare overlay with “THINKING OF
YOU
with every stitch” printed sentiment, if desired.
Tie bookmark tassel
through punch hole
(through all layers), with slash that allows card
to be
opened to display bookmark held inside.
Design includes standard one-shape
companion
A6 envelope. Requires 12x12 stock and
cutting capacity for one-piece envelope.
ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes:
A card main shape with window cut out
B front panel overlay with window cut out and
printed phrase
C bookmark stitched panels (2 for strength)
D bookmark back "buffer" panel
E bookmark solid back panel
F envelope one piece body
(recommend using print paper weight 65 lb or lighter)
G opt. envelope flap "seal" to assist closure
2. Obtain other supplies and equipment for cross stitching,
including 6-strand floss (sample uses DMC 221, 347 & 3712) . . .
. . . and blunt-tipped tapestry needles,
size 22 or 24.
3. Prepare the two bookmark stitching panels by
making sure that all "crumbs" are removed from holes.
One way to do this is to prepare a poking tool by
bending out the outside end of a standard paperclip.
4. Assemble the bookmark stitching panel by
layering the two cut panels and attaching together
to form one bookmark with stitching holes.
Immediately (while glue is still pliable), check to ensure
that ALL holes are aligned by poking the paperclip tool
through random holes at edges, within design,
and adjusting as necessary.
Place glued-up bookmark on flat surface, then press
flat with a heavy flat object such as a thick book
volume, possibly with something else heavy placed
on top. Leave heavy objects in place until panels glue
is completely dried - this could require a few hours
or overnight. Pressing will help minimize or prevent
warping or curling caused by use of liquid glue.
5. Prepare to stitch by cutting a 24-26 inch
length of 6-ply floss for the right edge portion (lightest).
Following sub steps will describe how to separate single strands
from the 6-ply group to minimize knotting:
(NOTE that these images are from a different but similar
project being demonstrate using darked floss)
A) Separate 2 plies by holding the grouped floss length
somewhat firmly between fingers of offhand, isolating one
ply to pull away, then . . .
. . .pull it gently away from others
while the twists of the group begin to bunch up behind it.
B) Place the two plies side by side and line up the ends.
Bring end pairs together to create a loop opposite end.
C) Thread the ends through
the needle eye.
Pull the loop through so that it is
the long end.
6. Study this diagram to understand how to form
cross stitches for uniform appearance and tension.
NOTE that the RIGHT SLANT stitches are generally
placed across the row first, followed by the LEFT SLANT
stitches placed coming back across the row.
7. For this project, begin at the bottom center where
the first cross stitch will be created, and will
complete row 1.
Each square on the pattern chart represents 4 holes that
would be needed to create both the right and left slants.
A) Insert the needle with thread UP from backside
in the TOP LEFT HOLE where the first X will be made.
B) Pull the floss through UNTIL about 3-2 inches
of the loop end remains, then insert the needle
diagonally to complete the first right slant stitch.
On the backside of work, insert the needle
through the loop and . . .
. . . pull the loop tight to remove all slack.
This is the "tying on" process.
8. Insert the needle through to front of work, in
the top right hole exactly above the last hole where
needle passed.
Move down and left to complete the left slant
stitch that will complete the first cross stitch
as well as the entire row 1 of this design.
9. Move up to row 2, but skip in past the first hole
which is NOT used in row 2, and create the three
right slant stitches across that row, then return
across the row with the three left slant stitches
to complete row 2.
10. Continue to move up to successive rows in order,
following chart, for the first color block. When the floss
on needle is depleted as stitching progresses, or
at the end of the section, draw the needle through to
backside of work, then pass under 3-4 nearby stitches
as shown here with a different project.
. . . slide the needle off, and . . .
. . . trim the tails close
to the surface of the work.
This is the "tying off" procedure.
11. Prepare a needle load with the second color block
floss and tie on as described in step 7.
Follow the chart to complete the rows in order
for the middle section, then tie off in usual manner.
12. Prepare a needle load with final color block floss
and tie on as before.
Add the stitches for the final area then tie off.
Below is the completed first heart.
13. Complete the other two hearts following
the same process and steps.
Here is the fully stitched bookmark front panel.
14. Add glue to buffer layer, then position on backside
of stitched panel, with outer edges and hang hole
edges aligned as precisely as possible.
Slight thickness of stitching on backside will fit
within the window.
15. Position and attach the solid back bookmark panel
in same manner. Press under heavy flat weight
until completely dry.
16. Prepare the card by positioning and attaching
the front panel overlay onto folded card front,
matching up the window cut out as preciisely
as possible.
17. Add the bookmark to the inside panel of card
by sliding long edges under the holding tabs
and pushing bookmark into position until ends
are between the card side edges . . .
. . . where the hang holes of all layers will line up.
18. Obtain or prepare a tassel for the bookmark,
then use it to hold the bookmark in place and
the card closed by looping it through the hang hole
then passing tassel head through loop and cinching.
(NOTE that a diagonal slice through card front layer
will allow the card to open with tassel still in place.
A temp closure "assist" may be needed at lower left
card front corner, such as a light-hold sticky dot.)
Recipient of bookmark card can unloop the tassel
to remove the bookmark, then re-attach tassel
through its hang hole.
19. Prepare the companion envelope by bending back
on all perforation lines.
Bend side flaps inward and bottom flap up and
attach to side flaps in the narrow margin where
these overlap.
20. Insert card contents, then bend top flap down
into position and use temp adhesive to hold in place.
Position and attach heart seal (with temp adhesive too)
over the top flap tip).
Here are the two projects, completed card with
envelope.
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