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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

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a spool with the state flag of Arizona!

Stitched on 28 count Light Taupe using DMC threads. Stitch count is 45 x 43. Finished size is 3.21 in wide X 3.07 in high.

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a spool representing the state of Georgia!

Stitched on 28 count Light Taupe using DMC threads. Stitch count is 43 x 41. Finished size is 3.07 in wide X 2.93 in high.

"Betsy" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. Waving her home-sewn flag for her country, little Betsy lives next door to Parade Same, and loves to cheer him on as he marches in the parade - (rumor has it she adores him!)

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using DMC threads. Stitch count 46 x 53 and the finished size is 3" x 3.5".

"Patriotic Strawberry Pinkeep" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A 6" long and approx. 11" in circumference, this pinkeep will be the STAR of your sewing basket! Use it to hold your pins and needles, and threads too (see those little thread-rings there?)

... Read more about Patriotic Strawberry Pinkeep - Cross Stitch Pattern

This patriotic Betsy McCullough design features a red, white & blue heart!

The model was stitched on 14 Ct. Breeze Aida by Lori Holt with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 84W x 84H. Finished size: 6" x 6".

These little pin pillows are companions to Red Bull and Odd Bird. The "Happy 250th" pillow features a three-tiered birthday cake flanked by two birds that were inspired by a motif on the main sampler. The birds are happily waving sparklers, which are worked in a long-stitch.

The... Read more about Happy Birthday USA - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

I fell in love with the vases in the antique version of Ellen's sampler, and decided to incorporate them into this design. Who says a vase has to be filled? The little hunter on the antique sampler shows him with his hunting dog, but Miss Pilkington has her little cottage dog as her loyal... Read more about Miss Pilkington's Cottage - Cross Stitch Pattern

Inspired by the red and white petunias that my mama used to plant in the summer, this design celebrates America in flowers. Perfectly patriotic colors and a peeks of white lattice in the borders remind us of those lazy, hazy days spent on the porch in the good ol' summertime.

The model... Read more about Patriotic Petunias - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Antique Needleworkers featuring a rose and an American flag with the phrase "Be ye brave"!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct Straw from Weeks Dye Works using Valdani threads (Valdani Natural and Antique Gold not listed). Stitch count is 65 x 65. Finished size is 3.61" x 3.61".

This sweet bag from Shepherd's Bush features a quaker feel, sheep, flags and flowers. It will be so fun to stitch!

Pattern is stitched on Mad for Plaid mini bag Bluebell using Weeks Dye Works and DMC perle threads. Stitch count is 25 x 34. Finished size for bag is 6.5" x 9".

Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a patriotic summer home by the ocean getting ready for the 4th of July!

The next installment in the My Father's House Collection is stitched on 28 count Country French Cafe Linen with DMC floss and The Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. The stitch count is 120 wide by 45 high. Finished size is 8.57 in wide X 3.21 in high.

This patriotic pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features an American flag Turkey! Perfect for the summer or fall, this stars and stripes pattern will be a great addition to your collection!

This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. light mocha linen using DMC threads. Stitch count is 51w x 59h and finished size is 3.19" x 3.69".

Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring the phrase "Home of the Brave" with a red heart!

Pattern is stitched on 28 count Light Taupe Lugana by Zweigart. Stitch count is 45 x 44. Finished size is 3.21" X 3.14".

This cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts features MooLinda, a patriotic cow holding an American flag!

Model stitched on 36 count linen using Gentle Arts, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works floss with an included DMC Conversion. Stitch count is 109w x 175h and the finished size is 6.06" x 9.72".

Cross stitch pattern from Scarlett House featuring a patriotic alphabet with the phrase "My home sweet home!"

Pattern is stitched on 40 ct. linen using Classic Colorworks and DMC threads with DMC conversions. Stitch count is 79 x 110. Finished size is 3.95" x 5.5".

Cross stitch pattern from Shakespeare's Peddler featuring a lovely patriotic sampler with the phrase "This land was made for me and you"!

Pattern is stitched on 40 count linen using Classic Colorworks, Gentle Arts, and Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 125 x 101. Finished size is 6.25" x 5".

Kris Kringle 2024 is a Patriotic Old Style Santa. He is proud and ready for 4th of July celebration. He carries the Flag, an American Eagle, a Lantern and 1776 sign board.

Model was stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Lugana using DMC floss. Stitch count is 102w X 144h. Finished size is 6.37w X 9h.

Cross stitch pattern from Lucy Beam featuring a patriotic swan celebrating summertime!

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct linen using Gentle Art threads. Stitch Count is 91 x 58. Finished size is 5.06 in wide X 3.22 in high.

A patriotic stitch pattern by Needle Treasure Nook featuring a blue and red bicycle with two american flags!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. vintage blue using DMC threads. Stitch count is 67w x 48h. Finished size 5.32" x 3.81".

A patriotic stitch pattern by Needle Treasure Nook featuring "USA" themed strawberries.

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct. vintage mocha using DMC threads. Stitch count is 58w x 56h. Finished size 3.63" x 3.5".

A patriotic stitch pattern by Needle Treasure Nook featuring a bald eagle surrounded by American flags with "1776" at the top.

Pattern is stitched on 36 ct. vintage mocha using Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 49w x 51h. Finished size 2.72" x 2.83".

Cross stitch pattern from Pickle Barrel Designs featuring the patriotic phrase "America land that I love. Red white and blue. Liberty for all. We the people"!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct Touch of Gray using Weeks Dye Works and DMC threads. Stitch count is 83 x 130. Finished size is 5.93" x 9.29".

Cross stitch pattern from Imaginating featuring patriotic, welcoming gnomes!

Pattern is stitched on 14 ct White Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 153w x 100h. Finished size is 11" x 7".

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Pattern is stitched on 25 ct Heritage using DMC threads. Stitch counts are 38 x 38 each and the finished sizes are 3.04" x 3.04".

Made in Providence, Rhode Island, this sampler is a superb example of the work done at Miss Mary (Polly) Balch's school, one of the most important female learning institutions in America at that time. Combining sophisticated architectural, landscape and figural motifs with elaborate and unusual... Read more about Betsy Davis 1797 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This wonderfully symmetrical English sampler features a pair of silky floating swans and large twin sunflowers, executed in a rich natural palette of color. Birds fly over the tops of three flower-trees in the top third. A sumptuous basket of fruit is stitched between the golden swans, and towering... Read more about Jane Smith 1814 - Cross Stitch Pattern

This mid-eighteenth-century Scottish band sampler features many classic seventeenth-century patterns, executed in cross, eyelet, double running, counted satin, back, and queen stitches.

The virtually unfaded color was reproduced from the front of the sampler. Six pattern bands precede... Read more about MS Dated 1752 - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross-stitch pattern by Sue Hillis Designs featuring the phrase "Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

The model is stitched on 32-count Icelandic Blue fabric using Sullivans threads, with a DMC conversion provided. Stitch count: 61 stitches wide 65 stitches high. Finished... Read more about Life & Liberty - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Anabella's featuring 4 very patriotic smalls!

Patterns are stitched on 16 count Antique White using DMC threads. Each model has a stitch count of 64w x 64h.

This colorful design from Anabella's featuring a basket of patriotic flowers!

Pattern is stitched on 14 count white Aida using DMC threads. Stitch count is 49w x 49h.

The cross-stitched Star-Spangled Ornaments by It's Sew Emma feature a collection of 12 all-American motifs featuring everything from Uncle Sam's top hat to flags to the ubiquitous flip flops. In beautiful Red, White and Blue, these ornaments will have you feeling as American as apple-pie and will be... Read more about Star Spangled Ornaments - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern

Model stitched on 14/28 Ct. fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch count: 303W x 113H.

George Washington went a-courtin' and then he got married to Martha in 1759, as commemorated on this special cross stitch pillow pattern.

Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Vintage Country Mocha using DMC, Weeks Dye Works, and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 112 x 137.

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 about Martha Washington On Horseback - Cross Stitch Pattern

Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring the American Flag!

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Vintage Smokey White using DMC floss. Stitch count is 101 x 71.

Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring a very patriotic biscornu in red, white and blue!

Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Dirty Linen using Dinky Dye or DMC threads. Stitch count is 60 x 60.

Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring a city celebrating the 4th of July!

Model stitched on 32 ct Natural Linen using DMC, Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count: 237 x 267.

Cross stitch pattern from Crocette A Gogo featuring a city celebrating the 14th of July for France!

Model stitched on 32 ct Natural Linen using DMC thread. Stitch count: 237 x 267.

Betsy's Patriotic Basket - 4th of July is stitched on 36 count Dust Bunny by Fox and Rabbit, one strand of floss over two linen threads using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads. Trimmed in Chenille by Lady Dot Creates in Thundercloud and stuffed with fiberfill. Stitch Count is 103 x 104.

Pattern is stitched on 32 count Pistachio Frappe by Grace Notes Fabrics using Weeks Dye Works threads. Not listed for DMC conversion - 3370. Stitch Count: 70 x 70. Finishing Board Used: Chantelle's 141 Designs Company - Small Plain Bender Board.

This little patriotic design from Plum Street Samplers is a companion to American Welcome and features a flag waving mermaid on top of a house."

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 54W x 71H.

Two deer stand facing each other as a large flower grows between them, birds fly above and an American flag waves nearby.

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Eucalyptus linen with Weeks Dye Works, Classic Colorworks and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 66H.

A beautiful red brick house adorns the center of this design. The bottom has a row of American flags, but a white rabbit seems to have stolen one and a red fox is in hot pursuit!

The model was stitched on 36 Ct. Affogato by Fiber on a Whim with Classic Colorworks, Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 123W x 109H.

This pattern from Stacy Nash features three nautical pinkeep designs.

Patterns are stitched on 46 ct Antique Lace by Seraphim Linen using Weeks Dye Works threads.
Stitch Counts:
Whale 145 x 112
Ship 77 x 73
Compass 68 x 65

Cross stitch pattern from The Woolly Ewe featuring a saltbox August design. This is the second of 12 in the monthly Patchwork Saltbox series.

Model stitched on 32 Count Putty Linen from Weeks Dye Works using the Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 88 x 88.

Model stitched on 32 count Veldt from Picture this Plus using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 57W x 57H. Finished size is 3.5" x 3.5".

Cross stitch pattern from Twin Peak Primitives featuring the statue of liberty and the text "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"

The model was stitched on 28 count Light Mocha Cashel Linen using DMC thread. The stitch count is 163 x 149.