The United States of America has been called "The Great Experiment". It is more than a mere federation of loosely connected states, it is a diverse but unified Nation that is dynamic-growing and changing through the years. This pattern was created as a reminder that diversity and unity are... Read more about Many & One - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
Recently, I was reading Katherine Lee Bates' poem "America the Beautiful" and was struck by the third stanza, which speaks of heroes and nobleness. That lead me to think about all of the heroes in my own life (both known and unknown), all the people who gave up their time, talents, and... Read more about Noble & True - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
All of my life I have associated the phrase "sweet land of liberty" with a romantic view of the family farm. (I grew up in the midwest on a farm, though not as a farmer, so maybe that's why.) This pattern is a nod to that association.
Celebrate the red, white, and blue with this festive lobster dressed in stars and stripes! Surrounded by fireworks, seashells, and a lighthouse by the shore, this whimsical design is a perfect stitch for summer, the 4th of July, or anyone who loves coastal charm with a patriotic twist!
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Light Examplar from Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 93 x 93. Shown finished in a frame from The Family Tree - Style: Marshall, Finish: Fleamarket, Color: Blackbird.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. White Jobelan with DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss. Shown with Apple Blossom & Robin's Egg Magnets from Stoney Creek (not listed). Stitch Count: 63W x 91H.
"Land of the free". All three stockings were stitched on 36 ct Vintage Meadow Rue using Weeks Dye Works floss. Each stocking is 49x124 including the outline, which serves only as a cutting guide and is not stitched.
Long Flag model stitched over two on 32 ct Natural Linen. Stitch Count: 91 x 35. Cut size: 12" x 9".
"Free" is stitched on 32 Ct. Touch of Gray. Stitch Count: 34 x 36. Cut size: 9" x 9".
Liberty is stitched on 32 ct French Polka Dot Natural. Stitch Count: 49 x 49. Cut size: 9" x 9". All use Gentle Art Sampler Threds and Weeks Dye Works floss.
"Twas eighteen hundred sixty-one, the Civil War had just begun. - In eighteen hundred sixty-three Lincoln declared all the slaves free. - In eighteen hundred sixty-five few good men were left alive. - I'll pay respects to all I owe & help their Seeds of Freedom grow."
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count 48x48. Design Size: 4" x 4"
Pattern by Chessie and Me featuring a vintage inspired design with the quote, "Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others."
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Cedar Plank by Lakeside Linens with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 82 x 147. Finished Size: 6" x 10".
"During the time allotted me, grant my health and my liberty." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Vintage Pear linen with Belle Soie and Gloriana Silk floss. Stitch Count: 82x112. Finished Size: 6" x 7"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Vintage Buttercream by Lakeside Linens with DMC floss and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 149x102. Finished size: 10 5/8" x 7 1/4".
"America - Land that I love." Model stitched over 2 on 32 Ct. Lambswool Linen with DMC and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 112W x 112H. Design Size: 7" x 7"
"Let Freedom Ring." Model stitched on 36 ct. Liberty Gathering Gray by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 71x69. Shown finished in a 4.75" mini tart pan.
"Free from sea to sea". Model stitched on 28 Ct. Natural Cashel linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 60wx44h. Comes with flag button.
"Liberty". Model stitched on 30 Ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works with Classic Colorworks & DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 61H. Finishing instructions included. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company (3 of #3513M)