Hands to Work, Hearts to God




picture of Bind Up the Brokenhearted

BIND THE BROKEN-HEARTED

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A rosebud lies in the center of a Hardanger heart. Below it is the motto "He came 'to bind up the broken-hearted...'" it has Hardanger corners with beautiful dove's eyes on 22 count 7 1/8" X 8 7/8"



picture of  hemstitched dresser scarf

HEMSTITCHED DRESSER SCARF 

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This is inspired by Victorian hemstitching. With three different squares of hemstitching, it was very fun to make. Finished size 12" X 14"


Picture of B is for Boy

B IS FOR BOY 

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B is for Boy... and Bear and Boat and Ball and Bat and Bradley! This was my second sampler. 4 1/2" X 7" on 18 count fabric

picture of God is my light

GOD IS MY LIGHT  

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An Edwardian angel lights her torch from a gold lion braizer. The main picture is framed with verses about light. Made for my first granddaughter. 5" X 7" on 18 count fabric
Picture of Bears and Bottles

BEARS AND BOTTLES

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A cheerful sampler made for my first grandchild. 5 3/4" X 3 3/4" on 14 count fabric




picture of Hands to Work, Hearts to God

HANDS TO WORK, HEARTS TO GOD

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Ribbon embroidery and simple cross-stitch. This pattern has the Shaker saying "Hands to work, hearts to God" worked in navy cross-stitching. Between the two halves of the motto are three navy cross-stitched hearts. In the background on the hearts are back-stitch and French knot baby's breath. Laying on the baby's breath are dark pink ribbon roses set off by forest green leaves. 6 1/2" X 4 1/4" on 18 count.


Picture of Wedding Roses

WEDDING ROSES

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A Victorian-style sampler with entwined hearts and roses, with "United Forever in Love" in the center. 9" X 11 1/8" on 28 count over two threads

Lorraine Simons' designs that have been published by JanLynn

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Fishing You a Merry 'Catch'mas

"Fishing you a Merry 'Catch'mas"

Just the stocking for the fishing fanantic! Each row of lures were designed straight from my husband's tackle box!

All Creation Waits

"All Creation Waits"

Deer wonder at the star, sensing the birth of the Earth's Savior. All creation rejoices at the coming of the Lord.
 

Love One Another  

"Love Another Another"

Victorian Reproduction of an important message that is true for today as well.


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Written by Lorraine Simons