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
Cross stitch pattern by From The Heart featuring red and blue flowers, the American flag, and the sentiment "Celebrate Liberty, Unity, Freedom."
Pattern is stitched on 40 ct Flannel Flower from Fox and Rabbit using Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC conversion. Stitch count is 131 x 90. Finished size is 6.5" x 4.5".
Cross stitch pattern from Cricklewood Crossing featuring patriotic pillows with the words "Liberty" and "1776"!
Patterns are stitched on 40 ct Mallow using DMC threads. Stitch count for liberty is 76 x 130 with a finished size of 3.8" x 6.5". 1776 Eagle stitch count is 57 x 59 with a finished size of 2.85" x 2.95".
Cross stitch pattern from Cricklewood Crossing featuring patriotic pillows with the words "Freedom" and "America"!
Stitched on 40 count Mallow using DMC threads. Stitch counts are America: 111 x 71 and Freedom: 99 x 36. Finished sizes are 5.55 in wide X 3.55 in high and 5" x 1.75".
"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".
"Preserve the Union - Let us have Peace." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Gray linen with Gentle Art Sampler threads and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 85x145. Design Size: 6" x 10"
Pattern by Heartstring Samplery featuring a Patriotic themed design that makes a great pin drum!
Model stitched on 32 Ct. Ale Linen by Picture This Plus using Gentle Art Sampler threads (DMC conversion included). Stitch Count: 62 x 71 and the finished size is 3.88" x 4.44".
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
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 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
"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"
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Wren Cashel Linen using Classic Colorworks floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 23W x 31H. Design Size: 2" x 3"
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Tin Roof linen with Weeks Dye Works floss, Classic Colorworks floss, and Gentle Art Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 233W x 233H.
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.
"Land of the Free" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartland Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 39W x 40H. Design size is 2.5" x 2.5" Cream beads included.
"Home of the Brave" Model stitched on 32 Ct. Heartland Linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count is 39W x 40H. Design size is 2.5" x 2.5" Star charm included.
Model stitched on 28 Ct. Lambswool using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss, ( or all DMC 321, 310, 3347, 803, 517, B5200, 498, 745, 414, 869). Stitch count is 77W x 73H. Design size is 5.50" x 5.21"
Model stitched two over one on 14 Ct. Dirty Aida or over two on 28 Ct. Sage/Summer Khaki Jobelan using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 208W x 136H. Design Size: 15" x 10"
Model stitched one over two on 32 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha using DMC floss, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 85W x 125H. Design Size: 5" x 8". Frame from East Side Frames.
Models stitched over 2 threads on 30 Ct. Beige linen with Weeks Dye Works floss and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 61W x 77H each. Finished size: 4" x 5 1/4" each.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. "Sand" linen by Picture This Plus using DMC floss. Stitch Count: 52W x 72H. Finished Size: 3 3/4 x 5 1/4. Full Patriotic Parade 248H X 73W. Full Finished Size: 15 3/4 x 4 3/4.
Cross stitch pattern from Les Petites Croix De Lucie featuring a gnome in New York City, complete with Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, yellow cab, hot dog, and "I love NY" baseball cap!
Model stitched on 18 ct. Aida using DMC thread, stitch count is 80 x 85.
Patriotic Ornament Book filled with 14 Patriotic patterns. Models stitched on 16 ct. Aida Vintage Country Mocha using DMC thread. Stitch count is 40 x 62.
Stitch Counts:
4th of July Fireworks: 107 x 92
America The Beautiful: 61 x 53
American Eagle: 111 x 102:
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Model stitched on 32 ct. Picture this Plus Murky using Weeks Dye Works thread. Stitch count for the framed piece is 181 x 182 and 182 x 63 for the pillow.
Cross stitch pattern designed by Les Petites Croix de Lucie, featuring a gnome enjoying all things Texan! Bring your ten-gallon hat, grab a tasty taco, and tour the Alamo all at once!
Model stitched on 14 count Aida of your choice using DMC threads with a stitch count of 80 x 80.
Cross stitch pattern from Stitches By Ethel featuring a sand castle flying the American flag, a crab, and a bird on a beach!
Model stitched on 28 ct. Mystic Grey by Wichelt using DMC thread. Stitch count is 95 x 60.
This design by Madame Chantilly features four small patriotic cushion designs! One features the text "Be Brave", another reads "Land of Liberty", one says "Home of the Free" and the last is the date 1776 surrounded by red white and blue stars.
Cross stitch pattern from Romy's Creations featuring a ship on the sea with the phrase "I need vitamin sea"!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Vintage Country Mocha Belfast using Romy's Creations and DMC threads with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 100 x 100.
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.