PC2446
Americana Sampler
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Americana Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss, needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler patterns and designs were handed down from one generation to the next. Today, samplers are being revived as a reminder of the rich heritage of our past. Inspired by a variety of traditional American samplers, this kit encourages stitchers of all ages to create a family heirloom for future generations.
; 4" x 5" ; Aida; 18ct
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PC2445
Colonial Sampler
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Colonial Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss, needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler patterns and designs were handed down from one generation to the next. Today, samplers are being revived as a reminder of the rich heritage of our past. Inspired by a variety of traditional American samplers, this kit encourages stitchers of all ages to create a family heirloom for future generations.
; 4" x 5.25" ; Aida; 14ct
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PC1791
One Riot, One Ranger
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One Riot, One Ranger; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss, needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The Texas Ranger Division, the oldest law enforcement agency in the United States, has investigated crimes and tracked down fugitives since 1823. The famous phrase, "One Riot, One Ranger," came to life when Ranger Bill McDonald was sent to Dallas to prevent an illegal prize fight and the mayor reportedly asked where the other Rangers were.
; 4.75" x 6"; Aida; 18ct
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PC2227
Images of New England - Re...
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Images of New England - Redwork ; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Backing fabric and sachet stuffing not included.
; 3" x 3"; White Kona Cotton
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PC1891
Little Red School House
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Little Red School House; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Mary Sawyer was born in 1806 and grew up on a farm near Sterling, Massachusetts. When she was about 10 years old, she found a newborn lamb that was cold and nearly dead. She brought it into the house and nursed it back to health. As a result, the lamb took to Mary and began following her about. One day, it followed her to school, prompting John Roulstone, one of her schoolmates, to write a short poem that started out with the line, "Mary had a little lamb..." Called the Redstone School, the building was later purchased by Henry Ford and relocated to the property of Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury. Adapted for counted cross stitch from an original painting by Christopher Gurshin, this project depicts the structure as it appeared in the early-1800s.
; 6" x 4.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1861
Historic Pinball
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Historic Pinball; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
In the 1700s and 1800s, pinballs were used as personal pincushions
by women and girls to store pins and needles for their sewing projects.
They were often personalized with initials, dates, and other information.
A stitcher sometimes attached her pinball to her belt or châtelaine,
a decorative belt hook or clasp, by a ring and chain or by a braided
cord. This cross stitch kit was inspired by these early pinballs.
; 4"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1761
Evening Chores
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Evening Chores; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Tasha Tudor, an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 100 books for children, is known for her gentle writing style, her realistic soft-color illustrations, and her intricately detailed borders. For the past three decades, The Posy Collection has been interpreting our major historical sites, prominent natural wonders, and selected graphic arts in cross stitch. This kit is a result of a combination of their efforts aimed at "preserving our story in stitches." Tasha Tudor's delightful watercolor, "Evening Chores," is adapted for cross stitch with permission. This project reflects Tasha's love of everyday life on the farm, and would make a welcome addition to any home, with its nostalgic reflection of days gone by.
; 10" x 8.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1603
Laura in the Snow
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Laura in the Snow; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Tasha Tudor, an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 100 books for children, is known for her gentle writing style, her realistic soft-color illustrations, and her intricately detailed borders. For the past three decades, The Posy Collection has been interpreting our major historical sites, prominent natural wonders, and selected graphic arts in cross stitch. This kit is a result of a combination of their efforts aimed at "preserving our story in stitches." Adapted with permission from Tasha Tudor's delightful watercolor, "Laura in the Snow," this cross stitch project would make a welcome addition to any home, with its nostalgic reflection of winter activity in days gone by.
; 8.5" x 5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1450
Purple Heart
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Purple Heart; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
General George Washington established the
Purple Heart Award for military merit during the
Revolutionary War. Today, it is awarded to members
of the US military services who are wounded or killed
in action.
; 4.5" x 2.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1415
Kedron Girlfriend Stocking...
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Kedron Girlfriend Stocking Ornament; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Backing fabric and ribbon not included.
; 4" x 8"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1011
Gateway Arch
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Gateway Arch; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
This design features the 630-feet high Gateway Arch, our nation's tallest monument. This striking stainless steel structure was completed in 1965 as a monument to Saint Louis' role in the westward expansion of the United States. Millions of visitors ride the elevators to the top of the arch each year to enjoy the spectacular views of the St. Louis area and the Mississippi River.
; 4" x 8"; Aida; 18ct
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PC659
House Blessing
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House Blessing; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Envisioned as a “House of Prayer for all People,” Washington National Cathedral was consecrated as the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in 1990, after 83 years of traditional hand construction. Since its founding, the Cathedral has welcomed people of all faith traditions, offering a place of reconciliation and serenity in our nation’s capital. Washington National Cathedral continues to be a place where all can gather for worship and for prayer, for mourning and for celebration of the events that shape the nation. This cross stitch kit honors the Washington National Cathedral’s role as a national house of prayer. It is also a tribute to the many dedicated needle workers whose work embellishes it.
; 9" x 9"; Aida; 18ct
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PC615
Washington National Cathedral
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Washington National Cathedral; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Washington National Cathedral was chartered by an act of the United States Congress in 1893. Its foundation stone, inscribed “the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us,” was laid in 1907, and its final finial was set in place in 1990. Officially named the Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, the Cathedral serves a three-fold mission: It is a National House of Prayer for All People, a Great Church for National Purposes, and the Chief Mission Church of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington. Receiving no financial support from the federal government or any national church, Washington National Cathedral was built and is operated solely with the support of private donations.
; 14.5" x 9.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC406
Navajo Rug Designs
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Navajo Rug Designs; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
For 300 years, Navajos have been weaving rugs by hand. Styles have
evolved from early simple conservative designs to distinctive regional styles
that define the look of Navajo rugs today. Regional styles originated in the
1800s when trading posts on the Navajo reservation began to buy and sell
rugs with characteristic local patterns and colors. Today’s rug weavers
still produce these unique works of art that can be often be identified by
their place of origin.
; 5" x 10"; Aida; 18ct
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PC819
Crater Lake
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Crater Lake; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Native Americans witnessed the events leading up to the creation of Crater Lake, when Mount Mazama erupted about 7,000 years ago, and then collapsed. Water eventually filled the crater, forming the deepest lake in the United States. Known today for its intense blue color, Crater Lake attracts visitors from all parts of the world. Crater Lake National Park was established in 1902.
; 7" x 4.5"; Aida; 14ct
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PC297
Faith Chapel
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Faith Chapel; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Faith Chapel was built in 1904 by Jekyll Island Club members as a nondenominational chapel. The chapel contains two excellent examples of American stained glass by Louis Comfort Tiffany, David Maitland Armstrong, and his daughter, Helen Armstrong.
; 6" x 8"; Aida; 14ct
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PC209
Voyage of Discovery Bicent...
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Voyage of Discovery Bicentennial; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
This sampler celebrates the bicentennial of the bold journey of the Lewis and
Clark expedition. Two hundred years ago, this epic adventure reflected the
democratic ideals, the vibrant enthusiasm, and the raw energy of our new nation.
Today, this classic exploration reminds us of the importance of teamwork,
consensus, sharing, and just plain hard work.
; 5.75" x 8.25"; Aida; 14ct
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PC728
Clara Barton - National Hi...
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Clara Barton - National Historic Site; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The Clara Barton National Historic Site was established as a unit of the National Park Service in 1975, to commemorate the founder of the American Red Cross. Built in 1891, the structure was first used as a warehouse for disaster relief supplies. Miss Barton moved into the building in 1897, at which time she remodeled the structureforuse as both her residence and the Americal Red Cross headquarters. It was at this time that the famous Red Cross windows were installed, symbolizing her resolve to dedicate her life and her home to the service of the Red Cross. She lived here until her death in 1912.
; 7" x 6.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC2003
Apple Wreath Sampler
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Apple Wreath Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler patterns and designs were handed down from one generation to the next. Today, samplers are being revived as a reminder of the rich heritage of our past. Inspired by a variety of traditional American samplers, this kit encourages stitchers of all ages to create a family heirloom for future generations, as well as a connection to a classic Williamsburg apple wreath.; 4.5" x 4.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC2002
Apple Cone Sampler
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Apple Cone Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler patterns and designs were handed down from one generation to the next. Today, samplers are being revived as a reminder of the rich heritage of our past. Inspired by a variety of traditional American samplers, this kit encourages stitchers of all ages to create a family heirloom for future generations, as well as a connection to a classic Williamsburg apple cone.; 4.5" x 4.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1766
A Is For Annabelle
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A Is For Annabelle; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Tasha Tudor, an award-winning author and illustrator of nearly 100
books for children, is known for her gentle writing style, her realistic
soft-color illustrations, and her intricately detailed borders. For the past
three decades, The Posy Collection has been interpreting our major
historical sites, prominent natural wonders, and selected graphic arts in
cross stitch. This kit is a result of a combination of their efforts aimed at
"preserving our story in stitches." Tasha Tudor's beloved book, "A Is For
Annabelle," is adapted for cross stitch with permission. This project reflects
Tasha's love of everyday life, and would make a welcome addition to any home,
with its nostalgic reflection of days gone by.; 8" x 13.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1760
La Belle
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La Belle; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
La Belle was one of four ships in a 1684 expedition led by the legendary
French explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle (1643-1687) under the
aegis of King Louis XIV. La Salle was charged with establishing a French
colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River, creating trade routes, and
locating silver mines in Spanish territory to eliminate Spain’s chokehold on
the Gulf and create a base from which to launch attacks on New Spain and
seize control of its silver mines. Hardships plagued the French expedition
as it was attacked by pirates, overshot the Mississippi River, and landed in
the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas shore. La Belle was wrecked in a violent
storm and La Salle eventually was murdered by his own men. It was this
French incursion into Spanish territory that became the catalyst for Spain’s
renewed attention to the region that would become Texas and their ultimate
settlement of the area.; 7" x 10"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1534
DAR Library Lay Light
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DAR Library Lay Light; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR Library Glass Ceiling
Memorial Continental Hall, Washington, DC
The magnificent glass ceiling of the DAR Library is the most emblematic
interior architectural feature of the DAR National Headquarters buildings.
The ceiling is composed of 25 decorative leaded glass frames called the lay
lights, as they are separate pieces that lay in tracks in the 60' by 60' domed
ceiling. Each of the 25 lay light panels measure 9' 1" by 8' 4". This cross
stitch design is a representation of one of the lay light panels.; 9" x 10"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1418
Tea Party
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Tea Party; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
This image of two sisters having a "pretend" tea party captures
a special moment between them. Generations of children
have experienced similar moments, whether with siblings
or best friends. The design is inspired by an original 19th
century silhouette that was cut freehand with scissors from
black paper. Such cutting, or scherenschnitte, was practiced
by European artisans in the 16th century. The art form made
its way to Colonial America in the 18th century and was used
widely for creating silhouette portraits as well as depicting
everyday events.; 6" x 5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1396
Drayton Hall Gate
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Drayton Hall Gate; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
One of the more striking aspects of Drayton Hall is the wrought
iron central gateway found at the ground level between the two
main staircases. Known as the Harp Gate, Drayton family lore
holds that local architect Albert Simmons added this basement
gate on the land front side of the house in the late 19th century.Revolution.; 3" x 5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1350
Texas Flags
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Texas Flags; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Although a number of flags are associated with the history of Texas, the
four flags featured in this kit are particularly significant. In the so-called
Alamo Flag, "Texians" placed 1824 at its center as a means of protesting
the steady erosion of rights granted by the Mexican constitution of that year.
The First Flag of the Republic included the single white star that came to
signify the Texas "Lone Star" perspective. The Third Flag of the Republic
became the official state flag of Texas when it joined the United States. The
"Come and take it" flag includes the image of a cannon that Texas defenders
dared Mexican forces to attempt to capture during the Texas Revolution.; 3.75" x 9.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1219
Evening Prayers
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Evening Prayers; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
This image of a mother and child by Michael Schwab captures the
special moment when, at the end of a busy day, evening prayers are
said. Generations of children have knelt with their mothers to repeat
the familiar words of "Now I lay me down to sleep...," or a similar
bedtime prayer. For nearly three decades, Michael Schwab has built
a reputation as one of America's most recognized and best-loved
graphic artists. His use of large flat areas of color, dramatic
perspectives, and bold yet simple designs make his work easily
recognizable. During that same time period, The Posy Collection has
been interpreting our major historical sites, prominent natural
wonders, and selected graphic arts in cross stitch. This kit is a result
of a combination of their efforts aimed at "preserving our story in
stitches." Michael Schwab's Evening Prayers in cross stitch would
be at home on the wall of any child's room.; 7" x 5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1094
Ephrata Cloister Fraktur
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Ephrata Cloister Fraktur; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The design of this kit is taken from an eighteenth century choral
manuscript at Ephrata Cloister. Brothers and Sisters from
the community decorated their choral books with beautiful
illuminations often using flowers and doves depicting the heavenly
home they were anticipating. One of America's earliest religious
communities, Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by German
settlers seeking spiritual goals. They became known for their
music, calligraphy, architecture, and printing. At the zenith of the
community in the 1740s and 1750s, about 300 members worked
and worshipped at the Cloister. Today, Ephrata Cloister is a historic
site, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission and interprets this piece of William Penn's "Holy
Experiment."; 4" x 5.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1086
Ephrata Cloister Illumination
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Ephrata Cloister Illumination; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The design of this kit is taken from an eighteenth century choral
manuscript at Ephrata Cloister. Brothers and Sisters from
the community decorated their choral books with beautiful
illuminations often using flowers and doves depicting the heavenly
home they were anticipating. One of America's earliest religious
communities, Ephrata Cloister was founded in 1732 by German
settlers seeking spiritual goals. They became known for their
music, calligraphy, architecture, and printing. At the zenith of the
community in the 1740s and 1750s, about 300 members worked
and worshipped at the Cloister. Today, Ephrata Cloister is a historic
site, administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum
Commission and interprets this piece of William Penn's.; 6" x 10"; Aida; 18ct
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PC967
Charles Morgan
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Charles Morgan; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The Charles W. Morgan is the last surviving wooden whaling ship from
the great days of sail. Built in 1841 in New Bedford, Massachusetts,
the Morgan was retired after a successful 80-year whaling career.
From 1921 to 1941, she was placed on exhibit in South Dartmouth,
Massachusetts, before being moved to her present berth at Mystic
Seaport. She has served as an educational historic resource, a film and
media star, and a porthole into America's rich and diverse history. She
is also registered as a National Historic Landmark. Mystic Seaport
is an appropriate home for the Morgan. Since 1929, this historical
shipbuilding area has become America's leading maritime museum,
a dynamic educational institution designed to preserve America’s
maritime culture.; 8.75" x 7.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC940
Compass Rose
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Compass Rose; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Before magnetic compasses became available in the 13th century,
seafaring captains used a diagram called a wind rose to gauge the
direction of the prevailing breezes. With the advent of the compass,
this diagram evolved into the compass rose, highlighting the cardinal
directions and often including as many as 32 "points" or directional
arrows in all. When printed onto nautical charts, the compass rose
provided the directional reference needed to set accurate courses.
This enabled the early transatlantic explorers to sail with confidence.
The compass rose in this kit includes points for 16 directions. North,
east, south, and west are indicated by the main red points, while the
intermediate points are shown with smaller points of other colors.; 9.5" x 9"; Aida; 18ct
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PC712
Locust Grove Sampler
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Locust Grove Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Locust Grove was built near Louisville, Kentucky, around 1790 as the
home of William and Lucy Clark Croghan. George Rogers Clark, the
Revolutionary War hero who was also Lucy's brother, spent the last nine
years of his life here. Today, Locust Grove is a registered National Historic
Landmark and is administered by Historic Locust Grove, Inc. The museum
features a significant collection of antique samplers, whose motifs have
been incorporated into this kit. Surrounding the image of the Locust Grove
home are patterns from the following antique samplers.; 8.75" x 8.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC711
Mayflower
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Mayflower; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The original Mayflower carried the Pilgrims to New England in
1620. After a voyage of 66 days, the 102 weary travelers finally
sighted land at the tip of Cape Cod. They scouted for a suitable
place to settle and finally decided upon Patuxet, known to the
English as Plymouth. In 1955-7, a reproduction, Mayflower II, was
built in Brixham, England. She was intended as a gift to America
in appreciation of US assistance to Great Britain during WWII. A
specially selected crew sailed the ship across the Atlantic, arriving
in June of 1957. Mayflower II is now part of Plimoth Plantation, the
living history museum of 17th-century Plymouth, Massachusetts.; 8.75" x 8.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC602
Mount Rushmore Petite Sampler
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Mount Rushmore Petite Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice
and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler
patterns and designs were handed down from one generation to the
next. Today, samplers are being revived as a reminder of the rich
heritage of our past. The motif of this petite sampler features Mount
Rushmore.; 4" x 6"; Aida; 18ct
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PC587
Five Flags over Pensacola
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Five Flags over Pensacola; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
• Spain 1559-1561, 1698-1719, 1722-1763, 1781-1821
• France 1719-1722
• England 1763-1781
• Confederacy 1861-1862
• United States 1821-; 3.75" x 10"; Aida; 18ct
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PC520
Grand Teton Wildflower Sampler
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Grand Teton Wildflower Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Some of America's most magnificent mountain scenery and plant life are found in Grand Teton National Park. Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, and Columbine are among the wide variety of wildflowers that bloom in profusion throughout the park during the summer months.; 3.75" x 10"; Aida; 14ct
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PC396
Flags over fort Sumter
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Flags over fort Sumter; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The 33-star U. S. Flag flew at Fort Sumter during the
opening battle of the Civil War. The stars represented
even those states that had seceded from the Union.
The Stars and Bars was the first national flag of the Confederate
States of America. Its seven stars represented the
seven states that had seceded by March, 1861, when the
flag was adopted.
The Palmetto Flag was adopted as the official state flag
for South Carolina on January 26, 1861. The palmetto tree
commemorated the role of Fort Moultrie in the first major
naval defeat of the British in the American Revolution.; 5" x 3.75"; Aida; 18ct
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PC354
Flags of the Confederacy
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Flags of the Confederacy; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The Bonnie Blue Flag was the unofficial banner of
independence for the Southern states. The single star
represented secession, and the field of blue stood for
independence. However, the Stars and Bars was selected
as the first official flag of the Confederacy. The
seven stars represented the original Confederate states
of South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia,
Louisiana, and Texas. The best-known flag was the
Battle Flag, also known as the Southern Cross. Carried
by Confederate troops in the field, this flag included 13
stars, representing the original seven states, plus Virginia,
Arkansas, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Stars for
Kentucky and Missouri were also included.; 5" x 5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC248
Flags of the Civil War
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Flags of the Civil War; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
This kit depicts the Union and Confederate flags as they
appeared toward the end of the Civil War.; 6" x 11"; Aida; 18ct
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PC121
Elizabeth Starbuck Sampler
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Elizabeth Starbuck Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
This is an example of a marking sampler, usually one of the
first pieces a girl did in preparation for her duties as a wife and
mother. It taught her to stitch the alphabet so she could mark
her family's linens with initials and the date. Marking linens
allowed the woman to keep track of her linens. She could
rotate them to prevent them wearing out and, should they be
sent out for laundering, it would insure their prompt return.
This adaptation was designed for the Nantucket Historical
Association in Nantucket, Massachusetts, and is as close to
the original as possible in color and design.; 5" x 6"; Aida; 18ct
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PC120
Lydia Cary Sampler
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Lydia Cary Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Lydia G. Cary was born on Nantucket on March 16, 1835 and died
on the island on February 23, 1905. She was the daughter of James
Cary and Margaret (Hussey) Cary. Her grandfather, James Cary, was
captain of the Rose, one of the most successful vessels in Nantucket's
China trade between 1803 and 1807. Lydia's original sampler is
now part of the collection of the Nantucket Historical Association
in Nantucket, Massachusetts.; 5" x 7.75"; Aida; 18ct
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PC049
The Merium Patrick Sampler
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The Merium Patrick Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Merium Patrick's sampler is a form typical of Shaker schoolgirl
needlework. It is plain and unadorned, quite a contrast to the elegant
pictorial embroidery practiced in the world. Samplers were part of
a young woman's instruction, even in Shaker communities. The
simple lettering practiced on Shaker samplers was also used to mark
linen, bedding, and clothing for the community.
Merium Patrick (1835-1910), Enfield, Connecticut. 1857 sampler
in linen, silk, cotton. The original sampler is in the collection of
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield, Massachusetts.; 5.5" x 5.25"; Aida; 18ct
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PC005
Maria Monroe Sampler
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Maria Monroe Sampler; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Maria, the youngest daughter of James and Elizabeth
Monroe, embroidered an exquisite sampler in 1814 at the
age of 11. The sampler was discovered and acquired by Ash
Lawn - Highland. The design for this counted cross stitch
kit is an adaptation of Maria's original sampler.; 7.75" x 10"; Aida; 18ct
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PC492
Scotty's Castle
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Scotty's Castle; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Formerly known as Death Valley Ranch, Scotty's Castle stands as a monument to an unlikely friendship between Albert Johnson, a Chicago businessman, and prospector Walter Scott. Having given Scott money to invest in a mine, Johnson decided to visit Death Valley in 1905 to check on his holdings. His health was improved by the climate, and he decided to build the structures now known as Scotty's Castle as a vacation home. However, like so many other dreams, the 1929 stock market crash kept his dream from becoming a reality.; 6.5" x 14"; Aida; 14ct
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PC1941
Cat and Dog Ornaments
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Cat and Dog Ornaments; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
The cross stitch design for these ornaments was inspired by our love affair with cats and dogs. Cats offer a tolerant yet faithful relationship to selected humans. Playful as kittens and independent as adults, these self-grooming animals make excellent indoor or outdoor pets. Dogs offer unbounded enthusiastic playful loyalty to their humans, but they also function in work settings as seeing-eyes, guardians, therapists, and seekers. Our world would be so much the poorer without these delightful animals. Stitch and display these ornaments as an indication of your affection and respect for our canine and feline counterparts.
; 3" x 4.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1686
Organ Pipe Cactus
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Organ Pipe Cactus; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument celebrates the life and landscape of the Sonoran Desert. In this wilderness of plants, animals, and dramatic mountains-and-plains scenery, people have been able to drive along scenic roads, hike a trail, camp under a clear sky, or just soak in the warmth and beauty of the Southwest for over 75 years. The Organ Pipe Cactus's most northern range rests within the Monument, the plant's colorful name well-befitting the uniqueness of its surroundings.; 5.5" x 4.5"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1563
Casa Grande Ruins
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Casa Grande Ruins; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument preserves the many stories of the ancestral Sonoran Desert people. These sophisticated people created an elaborate artistic culture and monumental public works, including earthen architecture and the largest and most technically engineered prehistoric canal system in North America. The centerpiece of the monument—the fragile, multi-storied Great House—is the best preserved structure of its time.; 7" x 6"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1501
Black Canyon
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Black Canyon; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Rising 2,250 feet from the canyon floor in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park , the Painted Wall stands against the forces of erosion as the highest cliff in Colorado. Like threads running through a piece of fabric, pink stripes lace the precipice. Made of pegmatite, a type of granite, this once molten magma squeezed into the main rock of the canyon like toothpaste from a tube. Starting two million years ago, the Gunnison River began grinding away at the rock, slicing down slowly as it carved the canyon. Today the pink pegmatite reveals many shapes throughout the canyon, but at the Painted Wall people often see dragons lifting off as they ascend to the top of the cliff.; 5" x 6"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1456
Roadrunner
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Roadrunner; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Visitors to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument occasionally see New Mexico's state bird. The roadrunner is one of 166 species known to breed in the surround Gila National Forest.; 4.5" x 6"; Aida; 18ct
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PC1226
Sutro Baths
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Sutro Baths; The Posy Collection; Kit includes: fabric, floss,needle, chart,
instructions and color photo of finished project.
Billed as "the largest salt water natatorium in the world," the Sutro Baths opened to the public in 1896. Featuring six salt water pools with water at different temperatures, as well as a spring-fed fresh water pool, all enclosed beneath a three-acre roof of glass panels, the complex also boasted more than 500 dressing rooms, a concert hall, a museum, seating for 8,000 spectators, and, for a time, an ice skating rink. Constructed next to the Cliff House, this comprehensive amusement facility was the brainchild of Adolph Sutro, an immigrant from Prussia and one-time mayor of San Francisco. His dream was create a site that would provide affordable and wholesome activity for the people of nearby San Francisco. The pools were closed in 1953, and the entire structure was destroyed by fire in 1966. Today, Cliff House visitors can see the Sutro Baths ruins and imagine the excitement experienced by adults and children alike, years ago.; 7" x 4.5"; Aida; 18ct
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