Note from the designer - "Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Elisabeth Hoover and one other student of the former Mrs. Galligher of Lancaster are known to have named Mrs. Leah Bratten on their samplers in 1803. The twin Bratten sisters, Leah and Rachel, both married schoolmasters, kept schools with them,... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Patriot's Brew with DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 161W x 182H. Finished size: 9" x 10 1/8".
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".
"God Bless America." "Land That I Love." Model stitched over two on 36 Ct. American Chestnut using Gentle Art Sampler floss. Stitch count for Elephant is 68x56 & for Donkey 66x61.
"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"
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Beige linen from Weeks Dye Works, using Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch count for Needlebook 49x101. Design Size: 4" x 7" & for Scissor Fob 31x31. Design Size: 2" x 2"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Serenity Jobelan from Silkweavers with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, DMC floss, and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 135x64. Design Size: 9" x 4".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Cafe Mocha linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 47W x 73H. Cut Size: 9" x 11". Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company.
Model is stitched over two threads on 28 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Cashel linen using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 31x73. Design Size: 3" x 6"
"You're a grand old flag." Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Stars Hollow Blend by R&R Reproductions with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 98W x 99H.
Model stitched over two on 28 Ct Light Mocha by Zweigart using Gentle Art Threads. (DMC alternates are (839, 937 932 310 B5200 355 930 3827 3023 644 3859. Linen to be cut into all the pieces for pincusion, top of box, thread keeper, needle book and scissor fob. Templates & instructions included for... Read more
Model stitched over 2 threads on 35 Ct. Classic Homespun linen by R&R Reproductions with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 126x72. Finished Size: 7" x 4"
"I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place is proud of him. Abe Lincoln." Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85x144. Design Size: 6" x 9"
Votes for Women model stitched two over one on 32 Ct. Natural Linen and Vote Button stitched on 32 Ct. Gray by Weeks Dye Works using DMC floss. Finishing instructions for buttons are included.
Stitch Count for Votes for Women - 195W x 43H. Design Size: 12" x 3".
Vote Buttons Stitch Count: 45W x 47H. Design Size: 3" x 3".
Model stitched on 36 Ct. Old Mill Java from R&R Reproductions using Weeks Dye Works. Recommended additional materials are 3 fat quarters of different coordinating cotton fabrics and 2 feet of 1/2" Hug Snug "Navy" Seam Binding. Stitch Count: 247W x 71H. Design Size: 14" x 4" Finishing instructions included.
"A stitch for sweet freedom and one for being kind, two more for diversity, the last for a humble mind." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Sterling Belfast linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Art sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 104W x 139H. Design size is 6.5" x 8.7"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Raw using Gentle Art Sampler Threads and DMC floss. Stitch count is 87W x 87H. Design size is 6.25" x 6.25". Embellishments included.
Model stitched two over two on 28 Ct. Summer Clouds Stoney Creek Hand Dyed fabric using DMC floss and Glissen Gloss Rainbow Blending Thread. Stitch Count: 151W x 107H. Design Size: 10 3/4" x 7 3/4"
Lighthouses are the quintessential seafaring icon and a majestic sentinel for sailors coming into port. The striking border has nautical theme motifs surrounding the seascape to create a uniquely beautiful design which will fit into any coastal decor. The chart is in full color with DMC floss colors... Read more
A schoolgirl sampler that exemplifies the distinctive style indicative of the Mary Balch School, from the architectural arrangement to the moral sentiments expressed right down to the authentic stitches used.
This design appeared in Treasures in Needlework: Spring 1993, Vol. II, No. 1 and... Read more
Part 4 of the 7 part Celebrate with Charm Series. Can be stitched individually or all together. Model by itself was stitched over two threads on 32 Ct. Light Mocha Belfast linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch count: 43W x 58H. Comes with star charm. If stitching the entire 7 part series together, stitch count will be 343W x 58H.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Light Blue/White Gingham linen (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 42W x 43H. Shown with a button from Just Another Button Company.
"O beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of grain. America, America God shed his grace on thee. For purple mountain majesties above the fruited plain." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Platinum Lugana with Weeks Dye Works floss. stitch Count: 115x147
"Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. He hath loosed the fateful lightning of His terrible swift sword, His truth is marching on....". Model stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Country French Latte linen with Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 139W x 255h.
Models stitched on 32 Ct. Antique White linen with DMC floss, Caron Waterlilies, Kreinik #4 Braid and Mill Hill beads. Stitch count: 72W x 62H each. Fabric and floss listings are for both designs.
"Stars Stripes Freedom 1776". This patriotic design is shown finished as a pillow. Model stitched on 32 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 137x49. Finished size: 8 1/2" x 3". Comes with Silver Star Charm.
"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 32... Read more
"God shed His grace on Thee" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. French Vanilla by R&R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 128W x 120H. Finished size: 7" x 6.6"
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 129 X 89. Finished size: 8 x 5.75".
"The best thing about the future is it comes one day at a time." Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Bramble linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 137W x 137H. Design Size: 9.25" x 8.75"
Model was stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Cocoa Weeks Dye Works linen with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 193W x 153H. Finished size: 12" x 10".