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
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
All of my life I have associated the phrase "sweet land of liberty" with a romantic view of the family farm. (I grew up in the midwest on a farm, though not as a farmer, so maybe that's why.) This pattern is a nod to that association.
The model was stitched on 40-count Americana... Read more
Cross stitch pattern from Erin Elizabeth featuring an adorable American home! Two small patterns included!
Pattern is stitched on 28 count Ale Aida using DMC threads. Main pattern stitch count: 70 x 70. Small ones are 40 x 40.
Stitch count is 70 x 70. Smalls are 40 x 40 each.
"Dear Soldier" is an original, patriotic sampler designed to celebrate men and women who have, and those who are, currently serving in the United States Military. The design provides areas for personalization and for dates of military service. A complete graphed alphabet has been included... Read more
A Patriotic Sampler Snack in our favorite patriotic colors. Flags, Sheep and Houses . . . Oh My! An original and fun sampler design celebrating patriotism.
The model was stitched on 32 Ct Pistachio Frappe. Stitch Count: 143w x 130h.
This pattern takes a step back in time. I have always loved the history of the old general store. In many cases, the family's who owned the local general store lived right next door and the store was truly thought of as a second home.
Pattern is stitched on 32 ct fabric using Weeks Dye Works and DMC floss. Stitch count is 230 x 119. Finished size is 16.43" x 8.50".
Cross stitch pattern from Cute Embroidery By Kate featuring an patriotic wooden sign point the way towards "Vote", "Flag", and "Freedom" with fireworks exploding around it.
Model stitched on 14 Ct. Aida of your choice with DMC floss. Stitch Count: 52 x 59. Finished size: 3.71" x 4.21".
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
Adorable little gnomes featuring the themes of summer time, sailing and patriotic from Cross Stitch Wonders!
Pattern is very cute stitched on perforated paper, plastic canvas, or the matching wood blank available from Cross Stitch On Blanks using DMC floss. Mushroom House by Stitches and Cutz. Stitch count is 27w x 46h.
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.
Becca Murphy of SamBrie Stitches and I collaborated to bring you a patriotic trio that honors service members. "Miss Our Hero" is from Crafty Bluebonnet Designs and "Love Our Hero" is a collaboration that we share with Becca.
"Miss our hero" is stitched on 18 count... Read more
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.
Model stitched over 2 threads on 36 Ct. Wren linen with DMC floss, Classic Colorworks floss and Weeks Dye Works floss. Stitch Count: 74W x 74H. Finished size: 4" x 4".
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