Released July 25, 2010
created by Bonnie
Once again Bonnie has come up with a clever way to create a project which requires very little fabric, are quick-to-stitch, and all fit the 4 x 4 hoop!
These delightful bookmarks are begging to be made for stocking-stuffers, the upcoming school year or perhaps just to be tucked into an envelope and sent to the avid reader in your life! I can see them being included when a book has been given as a gift as well!
I have a feeling this is going to be one of those projects where - you can’t make just one! (searching through my stash now finding small 6 x 6 scraps! Oh, this is going to be SO much fun!)
To see the Butterfly Corner Bookmark Set, please click here.
~rob
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please read all instructions before starting
SUPPLIES:
Tear-away or Wash-away Stabilizer
Thread of your choice
Fabric pieces
Note: CC – Stands for Color Change
Prepare fabric pieces as follows:
Cut 3 6×6 blocks for each bookmark.
You can mix and match your fabrics or have them all one pattern or color. It’s up to you.
DIRECTIONS FOR TOP OF BOOKMARKS
Note: All Bookmark tops have the word “top”after the number. All bottoms have a the word “bottom” after the number.
TOP Bookmark
STEP 1 - Take one of the blocks and fold in half diagonally making a triangle and press a nice crisp fold making sure the wrong side of the fabric is to the inside.
STEP 2 - Hoop your stabilizer and place hoop on machine.
Stitch out first CC.
This is a placement mark for your triangle. See Below:
STEP 3 - Place your triangle over the placement stitching and line it up so that the fold is along the center diagonal line. See Below:
STEP 4 - Stitch next CC. This will tack the piece in place.
Follow the CC chart to finish the design. When finished remove from hoop and remove all the stabilizer from the back.
Trim around leaving about ½” of fabric, also cut across the corner as close to the stitching line as possible with out cutting the thread.
BOTTOM Bookmark
STEP 1 - Hoop your stabilizer and place hoop on machine.
Stitch out first CC.
This is a placement mark for your square. See Below:
STEP 2 - Next place your square over the placement stitching making sure the line is covered by the fabric all around.
Stitch next CC this tack down the fabric and then continue with the stitching the design.
STEP 3 - After stitching design place your back fabric under hoop right side facing down.
Stitch next CC — this will tack back in place.
STEP 4 - Now place your triangle over top. Set the edge back away from the corner a little bit as pictured below where the scissor point is pointing and then stitch the tack down stitch.
By cutting the top corner away you can use this to help line up triangle over top.
STEP 5 - After tacking the top in place remove hoop and trim fabric from top and bottom.
STEP 6 - Place hoop back on machine and finish with the satin stitch.
Remove Bookmark from hoop and you”re finished.
ENJOY! Bonnie
Very nice! Instructions were very clear and concise — thank you!
Comment by Joyce — July 25, 2010 @ 9:35 am
Hi, I read the instructions 2 or 3 times & don’t see where the 3rd square gets used… did I miss it? THANKS… Love the pattern & see me making lots of these!
Comment by sandra — July 25, 2010 @ 9:52 am
THEY LOOK GREAT I WILL TRY THEM
Comment by HAZEL — July 25, 2010 @ 9:55 am
Can these butterfly designs be used with mylar?
Comment by kittyjo — July 25, 2010 @ 9:56 am
Would like to see a picture of how it is used on a book.
[Ask and ye shall receive! I just added a pic of one of Bonnie's other corner bookmarks to the bottom of the instructions ~rob, editor ]
Comment by Rita Campbell — July 25, 2010 @ 10:07 am
I’m going to make some of these-not only for myself but for my friends who read a lot. Thank you.
Comment by Charlet in Idaho — July 25, 2010 @ 10:15 am
Can’t wait to try these! They will make great Happy’s for friends.
Comment by Lollie — July 25, 2010 @ 10:33 am
MYLAR ANSWER — Most likely they can, you just have to determine where to stop it and trim the Mylar. You can use the Mylar with most any design, you just need to experiment with it, do a test stitch of what you want to use it with first before you put it on the actual item you want it on.
Comment by Bonnie T.(digitizer) — July 25, 2010 @ 10:36 am
Thank you for the great instructions. I cannot wait to venture into this project. Such handy gifts and a pleasure to make up.
Comment by Debbie — July 25, 2010 @ 11:08 am
Great designs for a great idea! Sandra - the third piece of material is floated under the design and tacked down before the top triangle is put on (see step 3). I almost missed that one too!! The mylar is a fabulous idea also. Thanks for including.
Comment by Kim — July 25, 2010 @ 11:53 am
I love the book marks what a perfict little gift to give any time. Nice clear instructions.
Comment by Diana in Texas — July 25, 2010 @ 12:04 pm
Sandra,
1st piece is the triangle
2nd piece is the one at step two
3rd piece of fabric is used at step 3. Slide the backing fabric under the hoop right side down.
hope that helps!
Comment by stephanie-deliberately creative — July 25, 2010 @ 12:18 pm
Sandra, The 3rd square is the back of the design. Hope this helps.
Comment by Teresa — July 25, 2010 @ 12:45 pm
Sandra, perhaps the 3rd squares is placed wrong side to the underside of the stabilizer after the bottom design is stitched to provide a backing for the bookmark? I guess we just have to stitch it out & see.
Comment by gma pamela — July 25, 2010 @ 12:59 pm
WOW. . . I can hardly wait to get started!! Very clever, looks like a quick project without a lot of materials to purchase. . . USE those scraps!!
Comment by hark — July 25, 2010 @ 4:25 pm
These are such easy & useful items
Comment by pcsavant — July 25, 2010 @ 4:36 pm
I saw the butterflies when I was looking at the instructions for other corner bookmarks and I searched for the butterflies. I am so excited to see this set. I have made the others and they are wonderful. Can’t wait to make these. Thanks, Bonnie.
Comment by berrycrafty — July 25, 2010 @ 8:39 pm
Fabulous! I would love to make this with bees!!
Comment by Margaret — July 25, 2010 @ 9:38 pm
Hi Sandra - two squares are used as the front and back of the bookmark bottom (see step 3)with the third being used as the corner triangle.
Bonnie thanx for sharing this great idea, they will make fantastic Secret Santa gifts and stocking stuffers with the receivers Initial embroidered on them. I think I will make one change though - put the second embroidery on the back of the bookmark bottom so it isn’t hidden by the page when the bookmark is in use. Thanx again. Cheerz
Comment by Debra — July 26, 2010 @ 12:34 am
Love it!! What a great gift idea.
Comment by Julie T — July 26, 2010 @ 6:40 pm
I have not stitched these out yet but am wondering if one of these butterflies is cutwork. The one sample almost looks like it…
Comment by Kat Rahe — July 26, 2010 @ 10:22 pm
superbe idée !
je ne comprends pas le 3° ? on fait glisser les triangles SOUS le cadre ? ??? je vois mal avec le tissu fleuri.
merci pour les indications
amitiés
[translation: superb idea! I do not include/understand the 3°? one makes slip the triangles UNDER the framework? ??? I see badly with flowered fabric. thank you for the indications amitiés]
Comment by Elizabeth — July 26, 2010 @ 11:13 pm
None of the Butterflies are cut work, sorry.
Comment by Bonnie T.(digitizer) — July 29, 2010 @ 9:51 am
Step 3. How do I get the square to stay in place when I place it under the hoop. What keeps it from moving and gathering?
Thanks
Comment by Patricia — July 30, 2010 @ 1:22 pm
As long as your fabric is smooth it should not gather. If your machine does not cut the bobbin thread you will have to cut then slide the fabric under the hoop.
Comment by Bonnie T.(digitizer) — July 31, 2010 @ 3:22 pm