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 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"
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
This fun patriotic pattern features the words, "America, Liberty, Freedom, Justice" with two brown bears waving American flags.
Stitched on 32 ct. Lugana Ancient by Picture This Plus using DMC and Weeks Dye Works floss with a stitch count of 114 x 70 and a finished size of 8.14" x 5".
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".
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.