Rhonda’s Originals is an Etsy store primarily based in Connecticut that does much more than cross sew patterns, however for our functions we’ll give attention to the Miss Prim line of cross sew dolls, samplers and different designs with a generally twisted historic slant.
I actually wished to share these as a result of I got here throughout the Abraham Lincoln doll proven right here, and on condition that his birthday is developing I couldn’t resist it. His very tall hat says “Oh, Actually, Abe,” which illustrates that snarky twist I discussed. This specific design is 67 by 139 stitches, or about 4.75 by 10 inches, or 12 by 25.5 cm, when labored on 14 rely cloth.
The patterns embody directions for making them into pillow “dolls.” When you’ve stitched this one you’re positive to need to add George and Martha Washington and Betsy Ross to your assortment (hers says “Heavens to Betsy”).
Among the many greater than 100 cross sew designs there’s not likely a corporation so that you’ll need to go treasure looking. And treasure you might be more likely to discover in case you like mermaids, skulls, Satisfaction and Prejudice or quaint Santas. To call a number of of the belongings you’ll discover. A lot of the patterns are proven making these odd formed pillows, however there are others which can be proven as rectangles, and naturally you may body items or show them differently regardless of what’s proven within the sample.
Along with cross sew patterns you’ll discover a lot of enjoyable printables right here together with puzzle playing cards, paper dolls, collage sheets, printable covers to upcycle outdated paperback books, vacation themed digital clip artwork you may obtain and use in numerous designs, and a enjoyable assortment of Marie Antoinette impressed digital designs. These items is a lot of enjoyable in case you’re into collage, altered artwork, digital scrapbooking or different paper crafts.
Try all of the enjoyable stuff on provide at Rhonda’s Originals, and let me know in case you sew up your personal Trustworthy(ly) Abe!
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