🐝 Be the Bee – a counted cross-stitch bookmark pattern (PDF Download)

Looking for a meaningful little project to stitch?

The theme of this sweet bookmark is one of St Paisios’ most-loved sayings:

“Be the bee, not the fly.” 🐝

It’s a gentle nudge to look for the good in every day — a reminder you can keep tucked inside your Bible, prayer book, or favourite read. Designed to be beginner-friendly, this pattern is a lovely way to start stitching with purpose and prayer. If you know how to stitch cross-stitch, backstitch and how to read a pattern chart, you're very capable of stitching this bright and colourful little project.

✨ What you get:

• Printable PDF pattern with supplies list, notes, and basic finishing instructions
• A peaceful, simple project to get your hands moving and heart praying

Whether you're a novice stitcher who has only learnt basic stitches so far, or you have been stitching for years and are seeking a smaller piece or a quiet moment between bigger projects, this tiny bee brings a big message: seek sweetness, share goodness, and stitch your Orthodox Christian faith into daily life. 💛