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November 6, 2018

Lest We Forget Poppy Cross Stitch Pattern

Lest We Forget Poppy Cross Stitch Pattern

Remembrance Day is celebrated on 11 November by most Commonwealth Nations to remember members of the military who have died in conflict. It is celebrated on this particular date because it was the end of hostilities in World War I. The poppy became the symbol of Remembrance Day (it is sometimes referred to as Poppy Day) due to the poem In Flanders Fields--poppies bloomed across the battlefields and symbolized the blood spilled. We're celebrating the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI this year ... Read More

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May 25, 2015

Lest We Forget Cross Stitch Pattern

Lest We Forget Free Cross Stitch Pattern

Scott and I were recently talking about Memorial Day and Anzac Day and how both of our home countries commemorate our fallen soldiers. "Lest We Forget" is frequently used in Kiwi observances and I thought it was perfect for Memorial Day, as well. This easy to stitch Lest We Forget Cross Stitch Pattern is a great display piece and gift and you can choose whether or not to include the words. The pattern calls for all cross stitch, but if you want to stitch the stripes like I did, use three ... Read More

Filed Under: stitch Tagged With: cross stitch, DMC, flag, free, lest we forget, Memorial Day, patriotic, pattern, red white and blue

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I've wanted to be an archaeologist, in theatre, a judge, and to run a museum. While I try to decide what I want to be when I grow up, I spend my time crafting and exploring the world.

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