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.
The dates mark not just time passed, but time endured-winters survived,
hopes postponed, futures imagined long before they were guaranteed.
Flowers bloom along the bottom edge, softening the scene, because even
revolution needed tenderness to survive. Beauty, after all, is what
makes sacrifice... Read more
Betsy Ross never needed to see the future to believe in it. She felt it
beneath her fingers, in the pull of thread through cloth, in the quiet
bravery of choosing to make something new when the world still clung to the old.
This piece was made in anticipation of America's 250th year,... Read more
On Christmas Eve, when the snow lay quiet and even the bells seemed to whisper, Santa took a longer route than usual.This night mattered.
His sleigh glided over small towns and wide fields, over steeples and rivers that had once carried dreams westward. The reindeer flew not with haste, but with... Read more
FOR ALL is a cross stitch pattern by Lindy Stitches with three variations -- patriotic, Philadelphia Eagles, and The Big Bear Valley Eagle cam! How this came about is quite the story. Suffice it to say I love eagles and can find many different ways to celebrate them! Whether you're looking for an... Read more
Show off your Texas pride with a stunning Love Texas counted cross stitch design! Create ornaments, coasters, magnets, and more stitching on plastic canvas, perforated paper or a wood blank. The leaflet includes four Love Texas variations fully charted - Cowboy Boots, Cowboy Hat and Longhorn,... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from NeedleWorkPress featuring a variation of the Centennial Eagle design. Adapted by NeedleWork Press from an antique in the Collection of Linda Danielson, Samplers Rembered.
Stitched on your choice of fabric using DMC or Classic Colorwork floss. Stitch Count is 130 x 124. Finished size is 9.3" x 8.9" on 28 count fabric.
Like many Americans of a certain age, I grew up pledging allegiance to the US flag and to the republic for which it stands. Over the decades, the popularity of the pledge has waxed and wained. Still, the principle that we stand for "liberty and justice for all" is worth remembering. And so... Read more
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
Show off your Michigan pride with a stunning LOVE MICHIGAN counted cross stitch design! Create ornaments, coasters, magnets, and more stitching on plastic canvas, perforated paper or a wood blank. The leaflet includes four LOVE MICHIGAN variations fully charted - Camouflage, Christmas, Lighthouse... Read more
Celebrate the red, white, and blue with this festive lobster dressed in stars and stripes! Surrounded by fireworks, seashells, and a lighthouse by the shore, this whimsical design is a perfect stitch for summer, the 4th of July, or anyone who loves coastal charm with a patriotic twist!