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
This patriotic pattern by Needle Treasures Nook features Uncle Sam with the phrase "Home of the Brave"! A perfect addition for 4th of July!
This pattern is stitched on 32 ct. vintage mocha linen using DMC and Gentle Arts threads. Stitch count is 78w x 58h and finished size is 4.88" x 3.63".
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.
This design is the third in The Heartfelt Series, which celebrates some popular holidays. Heartfelt Patriot is a perfect way to celebrate Memorial Day, Independence Day or just the good ol' USA!
The pattern is stitched on 32 ct. Parchment linen by Weeks Dye Works using Weeks Dye Works threads. Stitch count is 47 x 71. Finished size is 2.94" x 4.44".
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Heritage linen from Picture This Plus with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss and DMC floss. Stitch Count: 116W x 84H. Finished size: 6 1/2" x 4 1/2"
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
Patriotic design featuring "Sweet land of liberty", a red pick up and the American flag. Design shown finished as a pillow. The model was stitched on 32 Ct. fabric with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 134x53. Finished size: 8 1/3" x 3 1/3". Comes with embellishments.
How about a quick stitch for your fans of patriotic and Americana projects? This little pin pillow and berry are stitched in two shades of blue, and then accented with hand-dyed star buttons, included in the chartpak. There are lots of options for fabric selection, threads, and... 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.
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.
Part 7 of the 12 part My Garden Journal series."Just the smell of the summer can make me fall in love." Model stitched on 32 Ct. Lambswool linen with DMC floss, Gentle Art Sampler threads and Classic Colorworks floss. Stitch Count: 125W x 74H. Design Size: 8" x 5" Color chart.
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THE GNOMES OF TIME! Each design features 2 heart designs - one regular and one upside down, which are within an Hourglass! Also included are 4 sayings that fit within the heart shapes. Mix and match as you would like. The "FULL/ENTIRE" Hourglass design has been designed to be stitched on... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring an adorable little penguin celebrating the month of July!
Model stitched on linen of choice using DMC thread. Versatile and cute no matter if stitched on a towel, fabric, plastic canvas, perforated paper or their matching wood blanks. Stitch count is 45w x 66h
Cross stitch pattern from Cross Stitch Wonders featuring nine decorative patriotic squares!
Model stitched on linen of choice using DMC thread. Versatile and cute no matter if stitched on a towel, fabric, plastic canvas, perforated paper or their matching wood blanks. Stitch count is 59w x 59h. Finished size varies on fabric chosen.
This design from Ladybug Stitches features ice cream cones facing in all directions! Stitched on 14 count fabric using DMC threads. Stitch Count: 70w x 70H Finished size is 5 x 5.
Break out your red, white, and blue flosses and show your patriotism with this adorable couple. It's a perfect quick stitch for Independence Day.
Model was stitched on 32 ct Pushers Cerulean linen from Lapin Loops and finished by Starry Nights Studio where you can also purchase the fabric covered finishing board. Stitch count is 52 x 53.