Note from the designer: In my everlasting love for all things General Washington, here we have his beloved war horse, Nelson. This is a companion to "Blueskin" (his more beautiful but skittish horse), which was released in 2018. While my version of Blueskin was designed with George's... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Calico Confectionery featuring Sammy on the 4th of July for some flag waving! The second in my series "Prim Baskets & Bowls."
The model was stitched on 16ct tea dyed Aida fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 59w x 85h.
Note from the designer: "Hannah Mosher was born March 12th, 1786, in Hollis, New Hampshire, the fourth and last child of Abijah and Hannah Mosher. On March 7, 1813, she married the Rev. Walter Chapin of Woodstock, Vermont. Apart from this sketchy biographical information, found in the History of... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring the words "Land that I love" with appropriately patriotic imagery! Stitch count: 43w x 43h
Model stitched on 25 ct. Vintage Country Mocha using DMC threads, stitch count is 43 x 43.
Model stitched two over two on 32 Ct. Dapple using DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler Threads, and Weeks Dye Works. Stitch count: 85W x 102H. Design Size: 5" x 6". Frame from East Side Frames.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 25 Ct. Vintage Country Mocha Lugana with Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 117x117. Finished size: 9.3" x 9.3". Color chart.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Colonial Brown linen by R&R Reproductions with Weeks Dye Works, DMC, and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 178W x 99H. Finished size: 9.8" x 5.5"
Model stitched two over two on 30 Ct. Gray linen by Weeks Dye Works using Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works and Classic Colorworks. Stitch Count: 55H x 109W. Design Size: 3 3/4" x 7 3/8"
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
Model stitched over two threads on 30 Ct. Tin Roof linen by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 69x69. (NOTE: 4th in the series of nine Early American blocks. If stitched as one large design, the piece will measure 14-1/12 square when using the recommended 30 Ct. Fabric. Leave 3 stitch-spaces between each block. Stitch count for entire design is 213x213.)
Number 6 in the Early American Series. Model stitched over two threads on 30 Ct. Tin Roof by Weeks Dye Works using Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch count 69x69.
"O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife, who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life!" Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 ct. Vintage Examplar by Lakeside Linens with Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 168W x 185H.
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"
"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 on 30 Ct. Hush-a-Bye Green linen by R&R Reproductions with DMC floss, Thread Gatherer Silk N Colors, and Kreinik #4 Braid. Shown with buttons from Just Another Button Company. Stitch Count: 197W x 52H. Design Size: 14" x 4" Bonus "Hoot" pattern molded over two threads on 30 count Lucky Penny linen by R7R Reproductions using DMC thread. Stitch count 42w x 43h.
"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"
This patriotic pattern by Scarlett House creates an adorable pocket pillow for your scissors along with two smaller fobs.
The pocket pillow was stitched over two threads on 40 Ct. Sand Linen by Picture This Plus with Gentle Art Sampler Threads, Weeks Dye Works floss, and Classic... Read more
The flags are proudly flying in this patriotic sampler. Model stitched on 32 Ct. Natural linen using Weeks Dye Works and Gentle Arts Sampler threads. Stitch Count: 272W x 33H. Design Size; 17" x 3"
Model stitched on 30 Ct. Heirloom Gold hand-dyed linen using Classic Colorworks and Gentle Arts Sampler Threads. Stitch Count: 180W x 171H. Design Size: 12" x 12"
"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 on 28 count Vintage Buttercream linen from Lakeside Linens using DMC. Stitch count: 107W x 171H.
"Tulips for Ewe" by Notforgotten Farm was designed by Lori Brechlin. A sweet little motif sampler, that reminds me of our springtime lambing season here at the farm.
Stitched on stained Osnaburg or your choice of 36 ct. linen with DMC floss. Stitch count is 46 x 45. Finished size is approx. 3.75" x 3".
Try as we might, we cannot find another sampler to compare with this one by Sarah Brignell. It is a sampler unto itself: truly an original piece of folk art. The tiny central cartouche with the densely stitched scene floats like a little world unto itself in the midst of the exuberant garden of... Read more
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
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 July Cat cross stitch design is part of the Cat Tales Collection by Happiness Is Heartmade. This month's design has a patriotic Cat celebrating Independence Day, surrounded by fireworks, stars, hearts, and flowers. A bell hangs from its tail, and the American flag flies overhead. (There is... Read more
This cross stitch pattern by Quaint Rose Needle Arts featuring the month of July! With American Flags and a patriotic design to celebrate Independence Day! This is part of monthly calendar series coming throughout this year!
Model stitched on 32 count Vintage Country Mocha linen using DMC... Read more
This adorable summer cross stitch pattern from Madame Chantilly features a goose with a red ribbon pulling a small cart bursting with flowers with an American flag.
Suggested fabric to be stitched on is 35 ct. Mocha using DMC floss. Stitch Count is 152 x 106. Finished size is 8.69" x 6.06".
There is nothing like a new patriotic piece to stitch during the warm summer evenings ahead. The latest Doodles design evokes love for the USA with a collection of motifs in red, white, and blue!
Model stitched on 36 ct linen using Classic Colorworks and Weeks Dye Works threads with DMC alternatives. 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 Twin Peak Primitives featuring a patriotic American eagle emblem!
Pattern is stitched on 28 ct Ice Blue Lugana using DMC, Gentle Arts, or Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 88 x 83. Finished size is 6.29" x 5.93".
An original sampler designed as a companion piece to my previous release Harvest Moon. The verse reads: Then join hand in hand, Brave Americans all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall. Which is a quote from John Dickinson, one of our founding fathers.
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.
Rose's unusual middle name should have provided some clues about where she was born, and where she lived, but the name "Shenamon" is elusive despite my efforts to discover its origins as well as hers. It is spelled many different ways when researched (including Shinimon and Schinnamon which... Read more
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