I learned my letters with a needle and thread Lydia May thought, same as
Mama did before me. Each stitch had to mind its place, just like a person
ought to. The birds kept me company while I worked, hopping close as if
they were curious what I'd make of myself.
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a trio of pillows to celebrate the Summer months, June, July, and August! Part of the My Favorite Days Calendar series featuring 12 different designs, one for each month. All designs are contained in four different patterns, one for each season.
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Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a patriotic design with three small patterns that go together. One with a large American flag, one that says "America 1776" and one that says "Land of the Free".
Pattern is stitched on 32 count evenweave fabric with... Read more
Uncle Sam's Parade is a patriotic design that can either be stitched alone or as a companion piece to Haven of Liberty, a sampler celebrating the Semiquincentennial. I love the historic figures marching with their farm animals.
Stitched on 32 ct. Raw Flax by Zweigart using DMC floss. With a stitch count of 150 x 54 and the finished size is 10.71" x 3.86".
Cross stitch pattern from From The Heart featuring a lovely bouquet of patriotic flowers!
Pattern is stitched on 40 count Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works with a DMC conversion. Stitch count is 131 x 90. Finished size is 6.5" x 4.5".
Pattern by Jean Farish Needleworks featuring coaster designs created using the reversible technique called "Chottie's Plaid". Commemorates the date that each state entered the union.
Stitched on 14 ct. mono canvas with overdyed perle cotton thread. Also needed 22" binding strips; 1.5" x 2" wide.
Cross Stitch pattern from Silver Creek Samplers featuring a patriotic design with the American flag made up of phrases such as "All people have value", "Kindness is free", and "Love will always win".
Stitched on 18 ct. Old Gold aida with Gentle Art floss. The stitch count is 252 x 100 and the finished size is 14" x 5.56".
Cross stitch pattern from Mani Di Donna featuring a fun patriotic sewing basket design to celebrate the American 250th anniversary.
The model was stitched on 32 ct. Linen using DMC floss. Stitch counts and finished sizes are;
Basket: 325 x 46 and 20.31" x 2.88"
Pincushion: 63 x 63 and 3.94" x 3.94"
Fob: 11 x 11 and 0.69" x 0.69"
Pattern by Antique Needleworkers featuring a patriotic design with an American flag and the words "My Country Tis of Thee, Sweet land of liberty".
Stitched on 36 ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Arts, and Classic Colorworks floss. The stitch count is 116 x 34 and the finished size is 6.44" x 1.89".
Cross stitch pattern from Barefoot Needleart featuring a nautical patriotic design with the words "Stars, Stripes, and Seaside Salutes".
Pattern is stitched on 16 count Aida with Classic Colorworks, DMC, Pirate Robin, and Weeks Dye Works floss. The stitch count is 146 x 92 and... Read more
Oh my stars, this one is pure stitched charm. Oh My Stars is a playful, patriotic cross stitch design featuring chunky, whimsical lettering filled with ginghams, florals, and sweet red, white, and blue details. Hearts and stars tuck in among the letters, giving the whole piece a homespun, Americana... Read more
One of two new patriotic pieces to celebrate America's special birthday this year, the America the Beautiful Collection is a four-part design featuring lyrics from the first stanza of the song we all know and love, "America The Beautiful" ~ written by Katherine Lee Bates in 1893.
Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial with this sweet little pincushion.
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Crypt Cloth from Lapin Loops using Au Ver A Soie silks. The stitch count is 80 x 80 for the top/bottom with a finished size of 4" x 4". Each side has a stitch count of 80 x 20 with a finished size of 4" x 1".