Vintage Book Cross Stitch Pattern (Digital PDF)

📜 Capture the charm of a timeless book with this beautifully detailed Vintage Book Cross Stitch Pattern! Featuring an old, open book lying flat with gently curled pages, this design evokes the nostalgia of well-loved stories, antique libraries, and cozy reading nooks.

This pattern is perfect for book lovers, literary enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates vintage aesthetics. Stitch a piece of literary magic for your home or as a heartfelt gift for a fellow bookworm!

This instant downloadable pdf is comes in color and mono versions and Pattern Keeper, Markup R-XP and iBook compatible patterns are also included.

BONUS – STASH-FLEXIBLE MULTI-BRAND FLOSS CHART
Includes conversions for 14 brands, 3 kit palettes, and Diamond Dotz®—perfect for stash usage and substitutions.

If you wish to substitute threads, then use our handy DMC conversion tool HERE.

Please note this Vintage Book Cross Stitch Pattern is a digital item and does NOT include fabric or threads.

🪡 Design Details:

• Stitch Count: 212 x 145 Stitches
• Used Area: 14 ct (38,5 x 26,3 cm) (15,1 x 10,4 in.)
• Coverage: Partial
• Palette: DMC – Used: 27 colors (2 strands)
• Fabric Suggestion: 14ct Aida (works on 16/18/20/25ct as well)
• Stitches: Full cross stitches
• Skill Level: Beginner / Intermediate

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📦 What’s Included:

Color Printing PDF file for printing (“ColPrint”):

• Cover page with image of complete design
• Color block chart with symbols
• Design size details
• DMC thread list and color symbol key
• Thread keeper

Black & White PDF file for printing (“BWPrint”):

• Cover page with image of complete design
• Black and white block chart with symbols
• Design size details
• DMC thread list and symbol key

Pattern Keeper, Markup R-XP & other markup app file (“PK”)

Tablets file for iBook (“Tablet”):

• Cover page with image of complete design
• 1 full page PDF Color block chart with symbols

Bonus “Stash-Buster” Chart:

• Includes floss conversions for 14 major brands, 3 kit color sets, and Diamond Dotz® equivalents — so you can stitch using what you already own.

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