Celebrate the 250th birthday of America with this lovely red, white and blue counted cross stitch sampler. Large print, easy to read black/white symbol chart
Model stitched on 28 ct White Lugana with DMC thread. Stitch Count 83w x 133h. Finished size is 5 7/8in wide X 9 1/2in high. Designed by Pamela Kellogg
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 about Freedom & Courage - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
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 about Liberty & Justice - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
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 about Many & One - Patriotic Cross Stitch Pattern
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
"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?)
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 Primrose Cottage is the perfect way to celebrate Independence day! This red, white, and blue sampler alphabet pattern will be a great addition to your collection.
Model Stitched on 32 count taupe lugana, two over two using Colour and Cotton floss with a full DMC conversion. Stitch count is 62 x 62. Finished size is 3.88" X 3.88".
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 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".
The Shepherd's Year is a new series beginning with June & July. Sweet little sheep are enjoying the view of each month in the year under a green arbor and atop a little hill. The series will be released two at a time, the next being August & September.
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.
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 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
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
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
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.
Cross stitch pattern from Primrose Cottage Stitches featuring a patriotic quaker sampler!
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct Light Taupe using Color and Cotton floss (Cherry Cobbler, Stargzing & Old Lace) with DMC conversions. Stitch count: 79w x 82h.
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 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
This design was originally released in May 2023 as an exclusive for Heartland Quilting & Stitching, and I am now offering it to all shops. The big ol' flag and proudly tall sunflowers are a joy to stitch, and this would be a lovely addition to any stitcher's patriotic decor.
Pattern by Joan Elliot featuring a beautiful Native American woman with a few animal friends including a bunny, a baby deer, and a bird.
Stitched on fabric of your choice with DMC floss, Kreinik #4 Braid, and Mill Hill Beads. Stitch Count: 200 x 144 and the finished size is 14.29" x 10.29 on 28 count.
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.
Model stitched on 36 ct linen of your choice using Weeks Dye Works floss with DMC alternatives. Stitch count: 159w x 158h. Finished size is 8.83" x 8.78".
Cross stitch pattern from Cottage Garden Samplings featuring a magnificent bald eagle perched on a branch!
Model stitched on 40 ct. Valor linen by Picture this Plus using Weeks Dye Works and DMC thread. Stitch count: 100w x 130h