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God Bless Our Home

There's No Place Like Home

Welcome 1

Welcome 2

Welcome Home

On God

God is Our Refuge

The Lord will Provide

Jesus Loves Me

Nearer My God to Thee

Remember Thy Creator

Great is Thy Faithfulness

On Conduct

Be Not Weary in Well Doing

Think on These Things

Fear Not, But Trust 

I Need Thee Every Hour

Charity Never Faileth

Faith, Hope and Charity

Watch and Pray

Pray Without Ceasing 

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Merry Christmas

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All Good Wishes for Christmas

Long May it Wave
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"I picked up my framed needlework today and want you to see the finished
project. I can't thank you enough.  I now have something I've wanted for years and
years."
 
"I am a collector of old mottos and was delighted with the ease and fun that this art form entails. Thanks for preserving a nearly lost art form."
 
"I absolutely LOVE your items. They are amazing! I particularly love Biblical mottos since that is the foundation of my life."
 
"I just finished stitching my Merry Christmas motto and I love how it came out! At age 33, I am just now finding my favorite hobby! Thank you!"

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

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EMBROIDERY ON PAPER!

  FAST, EASY, FUN!

Find out why Victorian women had so many beautiful samplers  and still had time for tea!

 

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

I need Thee every hour! This verse from an old time hymn is a humbling realization and a constant reminder for me! We do need the Lord every hour (sometimes moment by moment) for victory in our lives! 

Demure vines of  variegated greens seem to climb upward toward heaven in this 8"X10" motto. Lettering is stitched in Gunmetal Grey to Slate Blue. This kit should take approx. 8 hours to complete.

Finished size is 8.0"X10". All of our kits include pre-stamped natural brown perforated paper, floss, gold needle and full instructions. Frames are not included.

$38.00

 

Questions or comments?

 Feel free to contact me at sarah@vintageneedleworks.com.

I will do my best to help!

 
Stitching Instructions

Before you begin your motto, please read the Vintage Needleworks Stitching Guide completely. This is enclosed in your kit. 

Begin your motto by satin stitching the letters using the variegated gray floss provided in your kit. Some of your stitches will be one hole in length while others will be longer. This is fine. The most challenging part to stitch is the descending part of the letters N and V. I have highlighted mine for an example for you to follow. It may look "jagged" up close, but this is the nature of punched paper embroidery, and your piece will look lovely at an arms distance. Next, stitch the vines using a combination of a satin stitch in the wider areas of vinework, and a back stitch where the pattern gets very thin. Your goal is to neatly and gently cover the pattern. Don’t worry about the stitches you use for these embellishment areas. The cross inside the letter D is optional. It is made by using a one hole satin stitch in gray floss. It gives the piece a religious tone. If you prefer, you can leave it out and your piece would look just fine.