I ran across a quote by Thucydides recently that essentially said the secret to happiness is freedom and the secret to freedom is courage. It occurred to me that so much of our freedom rides on the back of the courage of others, which we all too often take for granted. And, in taking the courage of... Read more
Second in our American Flag Series, Liberty and Justice was created as a tribute to these mutually dependent virtues that are so important to the American experiment. To secure one, we must have the other: Liberty without Justice is merely license and Justice without Liberty is tyranny. (A good... Read more
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
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
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.
The model was stitched on 40-count Americana... Read more
A red house and large American flag are seen against the background of a beautiful blue lake in this design from Lucy Beam Love in Stitches.
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Pusher's Cerulean from Lapin Loops with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 166 x 159. Finished size: 10.37" x 9.93"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 20 Ct. Blue Wave linen (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 116W x 47H. Optional items: black stars or beads for watermelon seeds.
Models stitched over 2 threads using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. "Beach" is stitched on 32 Ct. Amber linen. Stitch count 110x27. "Whatever Floats" is stitched on 32 Ct. Amber Linen. Stitch count 59x41. "3 Cabanas" is stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen. Stitch count 27x26 and "Whale" is stitched on 32 Ct. Natural Light Linen. Stitch count 37x45.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Americana Blend linen by R & R Reproductions (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 50W x 49H. Shown with a flag charm.
Cross stitch pattern from Little Stitch Girl featuring the American flag, fireworks and Uncle Sam!
Model stitched over 2 threads on 28 Ct. Pewter Jubilee (or fabric of your choice) with Gentle Art Sampler threads and DMC floss (or all DMC 169, 321, white, 321, 3822, 311, 948). Stitch Count: 71W x 136H. Finished size: 5.1" x 9.7".
Cross stitch pattern from Luhu Stitches featuring a lovely patriotic quaker style pattern complete with stars, flowers and the words "Liberty, Justice, Freedom"!
Stitched on 32 count Country French Cafe Mocha Linen using a beautiful selection of Week's Dye Works flosses (DMC... Read more
"USAF - My hero wears combat boots" Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80W x 115H and the finished size is 5.71" x 8.21" on 28 count. Comes with an alphabet chart for personalization.
"USMC - My hero wears combat boots" Model stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 80W x 115H. Comes with an alphabet chart for personalization.
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring a patriotic sewing box with Uncle Sam, the American flag and "United We Stand."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Cocoa linen with Weeks dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 70x37. Finishing instructions to create box out of cardboard included.
Cross Stitch pattern from Mani Di Dona featuring a main street with church, barn, houses, an American flag and "God Bless America, Land That I Love."
The model was stitched over 2 threads on 32 Ct. Old Lawn linen by Mani Di Donna with Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 194x59. Finished size: 12" x 3.6".
"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.
Patriotic cross stitch pattern from MTV Designs featuring stars, flowers and the American flag.
Stitched over two threads on 32 Count American Stars by MTV Designs using Gentle Arts Sampler and DMC Threads. Fabric Size: 17" x 26". Stitch Count: 55 x 74. Finished Size: 3.44" x 4.63".
The pattern from MTV Designs features a saltbox house, with an American flag on the roof and large sunflowers in the yard.
Stitched Over two threads on 32 count Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works using Vadani Threads with DMC Conversion provided. Fabric Size: 17" x 26. It is shown... Read more
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
Fond memories of 4th of July fireworks night are evoked in this fun patriotic banner. Finishing instructions included. Large, easy to read, black/white symbol chart.
Model stitched on 14ct lightly tea-dyed Aida using DMC thread. Stitch Count: 65w x 171h.
Becca Murphy of SamBrie Stitches and I collaborated to bring you a patriotic trio that honors service members. "Miss Our Hero" is from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs and "Love Our Hero" is a collaboration that we share with Becca.
"Miss our hero" is stitched on 18 count... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs featuring a collaboration with 12 talented designers bringing a new feathered friend and birdhouse for each month.
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Sterling by Picture This Plus using DMC floss. Stitch count is 55 x 55. Finished size is 3.93 in wide X 3.93 in high.
"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 over two on 36 Ct. American Chestnut using Gentle Art Sampler floss. Stitch count for Elephant is 68 x 56 with a finished size of 3.78" x 3.11: & for Donkey 66 x 61 with a finished size of 3.67" x 3.39".
"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"
"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.
John and Abigail by Plum Street Samplers features a patriotic design with a large house an American flag on the side with John and Abigail standing off to the side.
Model stitched on 36 Ct. linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 122W x 74H and the finished size is 6.78" x 4.11".
Model stitched over two on 30 Ct. Gray by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler threads, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 56H x 93W