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There’s a pile of unfinished cross stitch projects in a box in my house. It’s not that I don’t want to do them. It’s just that I’m getting a little too ambitious in what I can and can’t do, and those projects seem to get dropped more than others. Cross stitch and embroidery, however, are two amazing crafts for readers who enjoy doing something with their hands while they read – and more, there are so many great cross stitch and embroidery designs books to try.
Find in this overview a multitude of bookish cross-stitch and embroidery designs. All of these are instant downloads, which means you can do them on your own schedule and have the flexibility to choose the colors you prefer for the final project. Also? One good thing about patterns like this is that you can make them multiple times. Maybe one of these projects will be the perfect fit for everyone in your book club.
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, below you’ll find the perfect bookish cross stitch or embroidery patterns to download. I’ve included a bit of everything from general book-themed pieces to ones related to a well-known book or author.
Let’s be stung.
Bookish cross stitch and embroidery patterns to download
This pair of cross stitch patterns is perfect for beginners. They would look great in a youngster’s bedroom or, you know, in your own home library. $7
Another take on the “just one more chapter” cross stitch pattern. This one is a bit more challenging and features a beautiful nature scene. $5
Not only do you get this lovely model to practice some bookish embroidery, but this download also comes with a YouTube tutorial to learn. $11
One of the best parts about using a pattern, as opposed to a kit (although there are tons of benefits there too!) is that you can choose your canvas color and the colors of your threads. This “Read more. “Read often” in cross stitch is a great example. $4
Good, do you? $4
Fear not, comic book lovers. There are tons of fun cartoon cross stitch patterns, including this prisoner of war! a. $4
Marrying a love from all things Batman with a love from when they sold chewing gum. $7 for this nifty cross stitch pattern.
It’s a sparkly rainbow cat on a stack of books. Purrfection! $6
If, like me, you thought it was about a “strong female leader” and were excited, imagine how exciting it is to see that it says “strong female reading”. This embroidery pattern is $10.
IYKYK. $7
I do hope there will be as much time to read when I am dead as there is to sleep when I am dead. Amusing, skeleton cross stitch pattern. $6
Do you have a head made of books? $9
Embroider a colorful shelf and place it on your own shelf. $6
Calling all book dragons. Cross-stitch a beautiful dragon at the top of its lair: a shelf. $13
This may be the corner of my dream book here, and I’ll climb in cozy cross stitch if I could. $5
This sweet book stack embroidery design would give you a great beginner project and allow for a ton of color customization. $5
Finally, sometimes it pays to keep it short, sweet, and simple. This cross stitch books is more than enough to declare your love for the written word. $3
For more literary crafts, try these DIY kits for book lovers.
