Cathy (Hands On Design) & I had so much fun with this ribbon wrapped/pillow stack finish that first appeared in our Between Friends - A Fall Sampling book collaboration that we decided to create some more!

We have each designed our own selection of Ribbons full of patriotic charm. These are a perfect summertime stitch! What a great way to celebrate America 250!!

Stitch Count: Each Ribbon: 15 ×175. Model stitched on 32 ct. Natural (Raw) linen from Zweigart with floss from DMC. An Aida Friendly Design!!

Third in the Fathers of Freedom series

Third in the Fathers of Freedom series, this worke features Abraham Lincoln and a snippet from his great Gettysburg Address. 

Stitch Count: 189 x 68.28 count
Sandstone/Tea-dyed linen from Wichelt with DMC floss.

Second in the Fathers of Freedom series

The second installment of the Fathers of Freedom series, commemorates our “first citizen,” Benjamin Franklin. The layout and typeography is based on actual Franklin printed pieces.

Stitch Count: 99 x 118.
Stitched on 28 ct. Sandstone/Tea-Dyed linen from Wichelt Imports with DMC floss.

Summer isn't complete without cherry pie, parades and a little patriotic stitching. Quaker motifs and antique coverlets were the inspiration behind this series, each finished in a different manner. The down home finish of the first design comes from the hornbook from Teresa's Prim Treasures.

Stitch Count: 75 x 55. Model stitched on 32 ct. Veldt linen from Picture This Plus with floss from Classic Colorworks.

Summer isn't complete without cherry pie, parades and a little patriotic stitching. Quaker motifs and antique coverlets were the inspiration behind this series, each finished in a different manner. Number two is finished as a double-sided biscornu.

Stitch Count: 57 x 57 for each side. Model stitched on 32 ct. Veldt linen from Picture This Plus with floss from Classic Colorworks.

Summer isn't complete without cherry pie, parades and a little patriotic stitching. Quaker motifs and antique coverlets were the inspiration behind this series, each finished in a different manner. The down home finish of the first design comes from the hornbook from Teresa's Prim Treasures.

Stitch Count: 75 x 55. Model stitched on 32 ct. Veldt linen from Picture This Plus with floss from Classic Colorworks.

What makes one drum pynkeep better? Why, two of course! Celebrate the fields of Liberty with these two patriotic pynkeeps. If drums aren't your thing, then stitch as all one piece! A thread pack is available for the Sulky threads. And when you finish using your threads to stitch the "drum set," you have enough threads to stitch Memorial Day from Hands On Design. The designs share a thread palette! It is double-duty, all the way around! As an added bonus, Liberty Flower Pin Packs are available to create the little flower pins to top off your drum in style.

Stitch Count: for large drum - 159 x 64, for small drum - 159 x 51. Stitched on 32 ct. Tin Roof linen from Weeks Dye Works with Sulky floss. Floss packs available on the Summer House website!

An adaption of an 1852 wool coverlet depicting The Great Seal of the United States. E. Pluribus Unum is Latin for “out of many, One,” referring to the 13 unique States forming one new country. 

Stitch Count: 227 x 185.
Stitched on 28 ct. Natural/Straw Gingham linen from Weeks Dye Works with floss from Weeks Dye Works.

Inspired by the American Pledge of Allegiance and antique woven coverlets, this trio is perfect for patriotic bowl fillers!

Stitch Count: Each Design: 47 x 47. Stitched on 32 ct. Navy Bean from Lakeside Linens with floss from Classic Colorworks.

Oh, say can you see! This design is for all flag loving stitchers. Turn this patriotic design into a fluffy pillow or frame, perfect for any primitive decor. Add to the fun by stitching up the double-sided Stars & Stripes pinkeep.

Stitch Count
Main Piece: 234 x 72
Pinkeep: 43 x 22
Both stitched on 28 ct. Natural linen from Wichelt Imports with DMC floss.

These samplers were inspired by simple samplers found in colonial portraiture. 

Stitch Count
Each sampler is: 87 x 111.
Both stitched on 32 ct.
Fairy Dust linen from Wichelt Imports with DMC floss. I tea-dyed the pieces after stitching to give a more primitive look.

A Modern Organics Design

From my Modern Organics line comes Lucky Thirteen Coverlet. As an antique textile aficionado, wool coverlets are one of my favorites. And as a Pennsylvanian, I am very fortunate to readily find them when antiquing. The early weavers, like cross stitch designers, worked with squares to create their masterpieces. I love how their geometrics sit just as perfectly comfortable in a modern setting as they did in their original primitive environments. A portion of the proceeds of the sale of this chart will be donated to The National Museum of the American Coverlet in Bedford, PA. Do stop by if you ever get a chance, it is well worth it!!

Stitch Count: 119 x 119. Stitched on 20 ct. Natural Cork Linen from Zweigart with floss from DMC.

includes Vote Button charts for 6 countries!

The granting of women’s suffrage is celebrating it’s centennial in many countries. Stitch up the sampler to celebrate that milestone and wear your “Vote” button proudly the next time you hit the polls! Numerals are included to personalize the sampler for the stitcher’s own country. “Vote button” charts are included for the following countries: US, UK, Canada, Netherlands, Australia & France. Includes finishing instructions for completion of the buttons.

Stitch Count: Sampler: 195 x 43. Stitched on 32 ct. Natural linen from Zweigart with floss from DMC. Vote Buttons: 45 x 47. Stitched on 32 ct. Gray linen from Weeks Dye Works with floss from DMC.