I’ve never seen a cross stitch book like this before. It’s the same size as a typical Whitman soft wrap children’s book from the period (9 1/2″ x 13″), and I think it might have been published simply as a Mother Goose picture book, albeit with unusual illustrations. Of course, you could also use it as a cross stitch design book.
Counted cross stitch was something I enjoyed doing in the 80s, but haven’t done for a long time. I do love Mother Goose, though, and these are so cute, I’m tempted to stitch a few of the smaller designs on some of my little girl dresses.
I found you blog a while ago, but didn’t leave a comment. I haven’t done any cross stitching for awhile but you have just inspired me to.
Julie xxxxxxxxxx
Wow, never saw this book before! Very unusual and FUN FUN FUN! Thanks Martha!
Hugs,
Mickie
Wow! I’ve never seen anything like this before, either. It’s really wonderful, and it makes me want to cross-stitch, too. I love the ‘rain, rain’ picture.
What a delightful book. I have never seen anything like it.
Hi Martha! I have recently found your blog and have really enjoyed viewing all of your hard work. Thank you for sharing. I have needed something to get me going on cross-stitch and I think after viewing these it is now time and this is it. I am also very glad to find someone else who finds hand quilting to be an enjoyable and worthwhile pass-time. After reading your blog I feel like I have a new found confidence. Thank you so much for that!
Faith
Can someone please tell me about the “Ten o’ clock Scholar”? I am familiar with the rest of them, but that. =) These are very lovely. I hope to see one that you chose to do one day, Martha. I imagine the part where there are wordings can be stitched over with a piece of cotton band or linen?
xxoo’s
Hello again
How beautiful these designs are – simple and so effective. The colours that they have chosen are equally wonderful. Many thanks as always for taking the time to share these lovely patterns
Best wishes
Jenny