• My Current Cross Stitch Project

    The design came from Donna-Koolers 555 Cross Stitch Sampler. I've chosen the flower design and have been posting my progress as I go. I started this in late March 2009.
  • This is the front cover of the book.

  • Picture of finished project...

  • Snapshots of my progress...

  • I ironed the fabric on this picture...

  • This is what I use to organize my floss.

  • My 4th cross stitch update...

Category: HistoricalArtsCrafts

Flour Sack Tea Towel Tips

The Flour Sack by Colleen B. HubertIn that long ago time when things were saved,When roads were graveled and barrels were staved,When worn-out clothing was used as rags,And there were no plastic wrap or bags,And the well and the pump were way out bac… more »

ca 1770-1780 Silk Vest Kent State: The Art of the Embroiderer

1910 Art Nouveau South African Flower Embroidery

Florence Caulfield and The IllustratedNeedlework Book more »

SITUATION OF AMERICA, 1848.

This is set on the water with folk art buildings and a US Flag with one large white star. The steam from boat docked and train that is almost out of the picture is being swept to the left of the picture.I like the simplicity and movement in the pictu… more »