There's nothing like settling down with a good book and a cup of tea! We all know we can't stay there forever though (no matter how much we might like to) so a bookmark is called for. Discover our beautiful (and totally free) embroidered bookmark pattern exclusive to Gathered from the makers of Love Embroidery! This pattern features a colourful and wide-eyed owl perching amongst some flowers. We can confirm he will keep your page in your book.
This bookmark is finished using a sewing machine, so you will need one of those to hand, however, never fear if you do not have one but you're already a dab hand at sewing then you can do so by hand. The lovely thing about this bookmark is there are no set colours, you can use any colour you like for the fabric and likewise for the thread, meaning you could make a few (birthday present stash anyone?).
This embroidered bookmark design is suitable for beginners but it does use a variety of stitches, be sure to check out our helpful guide to embroidery stitches for beginners, if you need a hand getting started. If you are new to embroidery or simply need a little refresh, take a look at our embroidery for beginners guide which contains everything you need to get started on the embroidered wall hanging.
Design by Matilda Smith and stitched by Heather Nugent originally featured as part of the iron-on transfer cover gift from issue 21 of Love Embroidery.
Stitches key for the embroidered bookmark
- Backstitch - how to backstitch
- French knots - how to do a french knot
- Brick Stitch
- Lazy Daisy Stitch
- Satin stitch - how to do satin stitch
- Stem Stitch
- Straight stitch - straight stitch embroidery
Embroidered bookmark materials:
- Cotton fabric: 25x25cm, light blue
- Stranded cotton: 1 skein each of blue, brown, green, pink, dark red, white and yellow
- Embroidery hoop: 15cm diameter
- Sewing machine with matching thread
- Basic embroidery kit
Free embroidered bookmark template
You’ll also need the free embroidered bookmark template.
