Blooming Ukraine — Counted Cross Stitch Bookmark Kit

Blooming Ukraine — a cross stitch bookmark kit: a blue Ukrainian trident with golden wheat ears and cornflowers growing from it. A blooming coat of arms for a country that lives and grows.

At a glance: 2.36 × 7.70 in (6 × 19.5 cm) · 6 colors · 16-count Aida · partial coverage

Who this kit is for

• you love Ukrainian culture or want a meaningful gift from a Ukrainian maker;
• you’re looking for a gift to go with a book — compact and truly personal;
• you’re stitching for the first time: the compact 2.36 × 7.70 in format and clear chart let you comfortably reach the finish line;
• you collect stitched bookmarks.

Why you’ll succeed

• Detailed instructions in the kit — step by step, from the first cross to the finished bookmark, edge included.
• Color chart with symbols — one square equals one stitch, so it’s easy to keep your place.
• About 50% extra floss — so you can redo a stitch without worry.
• Video lessons: how to make a cross stitch bookmark, 3 tips for your first project, how to stitch the bookmark together and backstitch.
• We’re here for you — if you have a question, just message us, we’re always happy to help. For caring for the finished piece, see How to Care for Embroidery.

Kit contents

• color chart with symbols;
• two pieces of white 16-count Aida fabric, for the front and back of the bookmark;
• Peri embroidery floss in 6 colors (about 50% extra);
• embroidery needle;
• detailed instructions.

What makes this design special

• Distinctive design: a trident, wheat ears and cornflowers in blue and yellow.
• Partial coverage: the white fabric works as the background and keeps the composition airy.
• Compact format: the finished bookmark, 2.36 × 7.70 in, sits comfortably between book pages.

Did you know?

The Ukrainian trident, the tryzub, goes back more than a thousand years to Prince Volodymyr the Great, who stamped it on his coins. It became Ukraine’s official coat of arms in 1992.

Frequently asked questions

Will there be enough floss?

Yes, the kit includes about 50% extra floss.

How do I finish the edge?

Edge-finishing instructions come with the kit. The second piece of Aida covers the back, so the bookmark looks neat on both sides, and the video on stitching the bookmark together shows every step.

What else do I need?

Just scissors. You can add crane embroidery scissors to your order.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide.

Who designed the chart?

Lyudmyla Yermilova, designer at Povitrulya, a Ukrainian brand of embroidery kits.

Kit details

• SKU: KSK2-185
• Chart designer: Lyudmyla Yermilova
• Brand: Povitrulya (Ukraine)
• Finished size: 2.36 × 7.70 in (6 × 19.5 cm)
• Number of colors: 6
• Stitches: full cross stitch with two strands, backstitch
• Coverage: partial
• Fabric: white 16-count Aida

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