This year is a good time for patriotic crafting. There certainly is debate about the history of the United States. History, like any human story, is complicated. All of us have moments we look back upon and think, "Oooo. If I could have that one back, I would be better." With all its flaws and mistakes, the United States is still the greatest place on Earth in any time and place. My training is in art history and women's studies. I know enough to know how deeply fortunate I am to be alive here and now. Thus, I celebrate with gratitude. Today's craft project is yet another one that came out of the my mother's stash. Just Nan designed a series of cross stitch angels. I've already written about completing "Gloriana." "Liberty" was one design in a folder of unworked designs. The difference is "Liberty" had a small packet of beads and star embellishments stapled to it. I started with a trip to my ...
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