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Cross Stitch Mother Goose — Whitman, 1932

Posted on May 17, 2013October 23, 2015 by Martha

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.

7 thoughts on “Cross Stitch Mother Goose — Whitman, 1932”

  1. Julie says:
    May 18, 2013 at 3:57 am

    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

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  2. Mickie says:
    May 18, 2013 at 4:40 am

    Wow, never saw this book before! Very unusual and FUN FUN FUN! Thanks Martha!
    Hugs,
    Mickie

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  3. barbara says:
    May 18, 2013 at 7:18 am

    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.

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  4. Karen Beigh says:
    May 18, 2013 at 6:02 pm

    What a delightful book. I have never seen anything like it.

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  5. Faith says:
    May 18, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    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

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  6. Panee says:
    May 22, 2013 at 10:41 am

    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

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  7. Jenny says:
    June 2, 2013 at 10:35 am

    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

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