Friday Finds: Game of Thrones

I have just finished book 4 of A song of ice and fire, an extremely popular series by George R.R. Martin. You may know it as Game of Thrones, which is the title of the first book in the series and the HBO TV Series. I am definitely not alone in being a fan of the series. For those of you who haven't read/ seen it, I highly recommend it, for those of you that are reading it currently, keep going! I can't wait to find out more about the characters. And for those fans who have already read and seen al they can, Check out some of the awesome Game of Thrones paraphernalia on Etsy!

Beneath Glass have made these dark and dramatic Stark Direwolf Sigul earrings. Check out the rest of their shop too, for plenty of other fantastic Game of Thrones Jewellery.

 

Daenerys is one of my favourite Characters. She transforms from a young girl being bullied by her brother into a strong, proud, determined young woman, and this cross stitch kit from The World in Stitches shows her beauty, strength and fear superbly.

It is extremely apt to use a Game of Thrones bookmark while reading the series, there's a fantastic choice for everyone by Bijoux Malou - which one will you choose?

'You know nothing, Jon Snow' is fast becoming one of the many catch phrases of the series, and is a part (also one of many) that I particularly like. Not only is the saying a good one, but the hoodie looks nice and snug too! Thanks 21st Century Clothing!  

Pandora charm bracelet fans will love this Game of Thrones charm bracelet by Kawaii Candy Couture. with all the books, a variety of potions, and various Siguls/ charms what more could a girl want? Other than dinner with her favourite character...

I love this drawing of Sansa. She is a character who I didn't particularly like in the beginning, but has grown on me immensely. She learnt the hard way how to play the game, and this portrait by Crystal Chara captures that perfectly.

Back to the books now!

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Free Chart: Dad Bookmark

It's fathers day on 16th June, so that gives you plenty of time to stitch this free oak leaf dad bookmark chart. It would also make a great birthday present or Christmas present for your father. This cross stitch bookmark pattern is perfect for a beginner as it only uses whole cross stitches, click for a cross stitch tutorial.

You will need

At least 8.5" length of a 2.5" wide 14 count aida band. (Design size is 7.1" x 2.1")
Needle
Felt (for backing the cross stitch)
Fabric Glue
Tassel (Optional)

Embroidery Threads

Stitch the design and trim the aida band to 4cm longer than the size of the bookmark, ensuring that the design is centralised.

Carefully fold over a seam of 2cm at each end, stitch or glue (using a clear drying craft glue or fabric glue) to secure.

Trim the felt to the size of the bookmark.

If you want your bookmark to have a tassel, carefully position it in the middle of one end of the bookmark and stitch to secure it in place.

Glue (or carefully stitch) the felt backing in place. Congratulations! You've just made your dad a lovely cross stitch bookmark.

Happy Stitching!

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Free Chart: Mum Roses Bookmark

As it's the festive season I've got a little present for you, a Mum cross stitch bookmark with Roses. It makes a lovely gift, mum's in particular always appreciate something that you yourself have lovingly spent time making for them. Even better, This design can be stitched in a variety of different colours; I have made a pink one, yellow one and purple one for various people to give to their mum as a present. If you've never tried cross stitch before, you can find a tutorial here.

What do you think?

The finished bookmark is 2"x7" (5cm x 18cm) approx with the tassel as extra. It was stitched onto a 2" wide 14 count Aida band, available from a range of suppliers (I tend to use sew and so but there are plenty of others). I have used 2 strands of DMC threads for the stitching, and you will be pleased to know that only full cross stitches are used, making it perfect for beginners. Here's the chart in colour symbols.

 

Simply print out the chart and start stitching!

Happy Stitching


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