Take a Book, Leaf a Book

A cross stitch of a bookshelf carved directly out of a large tree stump on green and blue aida. Several books are on the shelves, mushrooms and leafy vines surround the bookshelf, and a steaming purple mug sits on top. The cross stitch is framed by plastic twigs, leaves, and blue flowers.
A cross stitch of a bookshelf carved directly out of a large tree stump on green and blue aida. Several books are on the shelves, mushrooms and leafy vines surround the bookshelf, and a steaming purple mug sits on top. The cross stitch is framed by plastic twigs, leaves, and blue flowers.
A snippet from the upper left corner of the full colour grid with symbols cross stitch pattern chart for Take a Book, Leaf a Book.
A snippet from the upper left corner of the full colour grid with no symbols cross stitch pattern chart for Take a Book, Leaf a Book.
A snippet from the upper left corner of the white grid with colour symbols cross stitch pattern chart for Take a Book, Leaf a Book.
A snippet from the upper left corner of the white grid with black symbols cross stitch pattern chart for Take a Book, Leaf a Book.

The travelling bookshelf shambles along, steady on its mission to deliver new worlds to those in need.

Pattern Information

This item is a digital PDF pattern, and is only available for downloading and printing.

It is not a completed project or cross stitch kit. It does not contain any physical materials, including those shown in the listing imagery.

To view or print this pattern, you will require a PDF reader.

The provided download includes a ZIP file containing the following pattern styles:

  • A full colour grid with symbols
  • A full colour grid with no symbols
  • A white grid with colourized symbols
  • A white grid with black symbols

These are provided in both full page (ideal for tablets) and multi-page layouts.

Additionally, each PDF contains:

  • A cover page with a reference image
  • A pattern information page, with the symbols, colours, and estimated thread requirements
Important Information

All listing images are for demonstration purposes only. Final product may vary from person to person.

Colours shown may differ based on individual monitor settings.

All patterns are for personal use only, and may not be redistributed, sold, or shared, in its original or any altered form.

Due to the nature of digital goods, no returns, exchanges, or cancellations will be accepted. If you experience any difficulties or issues with your order, please contact me for assistance.

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Pattern Details

  • Pattern Details
    Stitch Count
  • 1269 stitches
  • Pattern Details
    Colour Count
  • 9 colours (DMC)

Pattern Dimensions

  • Stitch Dimensions
    Stitches
  • 47w x 46h stitches
  • Fabric Dimensions
    14 Count Aida
  • 3.4 x 3.3 inches
  • 8.5 x 8.3 cm
  • Fabric Dimensions
    16 Count Aida
  • 2.9 x 2.9 inches
  • 7.5 x 7.3 cm
  • Fabric Dimensions
    18 Count Aida
  • 2.6 x 2.6 inches
  • 6.6 x 6.5 cm

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