2008 Bookmark Challenge
Results

Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of stitchers across the country and worldwide, we collected and donated to libraries, schools, and literacy programs

638 hand-stitched bookmarks.

Techniques included cross stitch, Hardanger, paper embroidery, blackwork, canvas work, needlepoint, pulled and drawn thread, bobbin lace, tatting, crochet, knitting, machine embroidery, peyote beading, Bargello, Schwalm, and crewel, to name a few.

Bookmarks were received from at least thirty states, as well as Bermuda, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Trinidad/Tobago, and Finland.

Truly, the collection was amazing.

We’re already planning for next year. We hope you will join us for the Needle and Thread: Stitching for Literacy

2009 Bookmark Challenge

March 19 - May 7

Until then, come on over to the blog where we’ll be reading and stitching all year long because

Reading and stitching make the world a better place.

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Raising Money for Literacy

Independent designers donate to literacy projects at least 10% of profits from specially-designed bookmark patterns bearing a Needle and Thread: Stitching for Literacy logo. When you purchase these patterns, you, too, are supporting literacy.

Funk & Weber Designs