I knew there was no way that I would be able to finish this bookmark in time for Christmas so I tried to get it to a point where my hubby might be able to figure out what I was doing. He recognized the FF save screen but since this is going to be huge for a bookmark he didn't quite get that. He did say that he would start reading bigger books. (How can I not love a guy who gets me.
So thanks to Lord Libidan for the pattern he worked up for me and the advice on a higher count fabric (never even occurred to me
Here's the original bookmark that inspired me.
http://www.spritestitch.com/?p=3114
And Lord Libidan's pattern
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