Cross-stitch is one of the oldest forms of embroidery having been used by the ancient Egyptians and Phrygians. In Colonial America, it was taught at girls' schools.

This Quilt Cross-Stitch Bookmark depicts the quilt patterns Checkerboard Blocks, Bear Paw, Pin-Wheel, and Shoo-Fly. It includes a 14-count bookmark, floss, needle, a counted cross-stitch chart, and complete instructions.
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