Anyone who knows me knows that not only do I love history, but I love the General's history in particular! This design was really fun for me because my favorite color is pink (it's such a happy color!), and the idea of George presenting Martha with a bouquet of heart balloons seemed charming. She's... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Colonial Brown linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, DMC, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 178W x 99H. Finished size: 9.8" x 5.5"
This is a reproduction of an antique European sampler, circa 1790. Model stitched over 2 threads on 40 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 326W x 186H. Finished size: 16 1/4" x 9 1/4".
Martha is galloping off to accept George Washington's marriage proposal. That is why she's saying "I do." But you can replace the lettering with one of the red flowers for a more generic look. She's wearing a gold damask dress from London with purple shoes, which is what... Read more
My bestselling Martha Washington irregular-shaped pillow can be displayed year round, not just for July 4th.. It can also be framed. Finished pillow is approx. 5" x 8.75" tall. Easy pillow sewing instructions included. Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Lambswool Linen using Gentle Arts, Weeks Dye... Read more
The dates mark not just time passed, but time endured-winters survived,
hopes postponed, futures imagined long before they were guaranteed.
Flowers bloom along the bottom edge, softening the scene, because even
revolution needed tenderness to survive. Beauty, after all, is what
makes sacrifice... Read more
A collaboration piece with Twin Peak Primitive. Includes Sampler, George and Martha pin cushions, and Martha Washington drum.
Pattern is stitched on 28ct Jobelan Lambswool and 14ct Jobelan Lambswool(Drum). Stitch Counts are 114W x 192H (Sampler), 63W x 78H (Pin Cushion), 152W x 71H... Read more
Model stitched over two on 37 Ct. Sotema "Mistletoe" from Tabbycat Linen using Au Ver A Soie - Soie d'Alger Thread (or DMC floss 300, 152, 167, 347, 422, 452, 498, 975, 745, 746, 3362, 3052, 3053, 3712, 3726, 3787, 3811, 310, 3687, 729, 225, 823). Specialty Stitches Used: Algerian Eyelets,... Read more
Note from designer: George Wishart Creighton was born 22 June 1856 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The words Native American (with emphasis on the capitalization of the N and A) on the sampler refer not to George's lineage but rather to a group of Protestants. We believe that the motif immediately to... Read more
"Needlworker - thread, linen, pins." Model stitched on 28 Ct. Light Examplar Linen from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks Stitch Count: 91W x 123H.
"O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
I've just finished working on my latest addition to 'The Littles Series' with none other than 'George'...in honor of America's 250th birthday, and here is our first President: he is carrying a cherry and an axe, as history tells us that he 'could never tell a lie' ~ referring to him chopping down... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Hands Across The Sea Samplers featuring a sampler with the phrase "Thou faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life"!
Pattern is stitched on linen of your choice using Soie 100.3 threads. Stitch count is 249 x 246.