Finally finished a bookmark UFO

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Finally finished a bookmark UFO

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As part of my stitching rotation, I'm trying to get to my UFOs. Last week, a bookmark I started years ago was up, and I got it finished.

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(Sorry the picture is so big and not cropped - my trial version of the photo editor program I've been using is done, and I haven't gotten the full version in the mail yet.)

The design came from a DMC Light Effect booklet:

http://www.joann.com/dmc-light-effects- ... /prd32721/

What I didn't notice when I started the bookmark was that the design is by Joan Elliott!

I did end up using the DMC light effects floss, but at least I had already read on this forum that it's hard to work with, so I just tried to be patient.

After I finished the bookmark, I realized that read books on my Kindle now instead of a paper copy, so now I don't know what to do with the bookmark! Guess it shows times have changed. I decided to send it to my Mom with her Mother's Day card.

BTW - I got curious as to whether there were e-book covers available to cross-stitch, and did find this blank one: http://www.onlinestitchkits.com/catalog ... 194996.htm. Unfortunately, I have a newer (smaller) Kindle, so the cover is too big. Looks like most of the kits are for needlepoint.
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Nice, why did it become a UFO? I know we all have them, often I have them if something goes wrong and I have to unpick or just became bored with it. Hoping one day I will get back to it.
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Tonystitcher wrote:Nice, why did it become a UFO?
I think I quickly got bored with it, then lost my stitching bug. One of those weird mood things. I did enjoy stitching it when I picked it back up.
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Very pretty bookmark, and nice to finish it. :applesauce: I'm finding a sense of relief as I finish these old WIPs. Hope you enjoyed the finishing despite the light effects floss.
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:wub: :applesauce: beautiful!! So glad you managed to finish it!! It's so pretty!!
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That is a very pretty bookmark :applesauce:
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Beautiful bookmark! Congratulations on finishing the UFO.
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:applesauce: very pretty bookmark. I'm sure your mom is going to love it, especially of she still reads books the old fashioned way.

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Well done for finishing its very pretty :applesauce: :applesauce:
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It is gorgeous and such nice bright colours too. Good on you for finishing it :thumbsup:
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Such a pretty pattern and I am sure your mom will love it!!!!!!! :applesauce: :applesauce:
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I found a lot of blank tablet covers, kits and such on ebay. I picked up a bunch of "stitch and zip" eyeglass cases as well as kits. It's a good place to watch for stuff like that.
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Very pretty - congrats on your finish!
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Its really pretty, :wub:
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lovely... j'aime beaucoup.
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lovely... j'aime beaucoup.
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Oooohhh that is so pretty :wub: :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Lovely work! It's always wonderful to hear a UFO having a happy ending :dance:
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Very pretty! :applesauce: :applesauce:
Mentioning the word UFO reminds me of the one I have sitting neglected! :oops:
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You are all so wonderful! Thank you for words of encouragement. :D
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