In 1923, South Dakota state historian Doane Robinson conceived the idea of using enormous carvings of western heroes to attract tourists to the Black Hills. He contacted sculptor Gutzon Borglum, who visited the area in 1924. When Borglum saw the massive granite face of Mount Rushmore, he exclaimed, "America will walk across that skyline!" He convinced Robinson that a national theme was needed, and they settled on a quartet of United States presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. Starting in 1927, the carving was completed in late 1941 by Borglum's son, following his father's untimely death earlier that year. Today, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial has become a great icon of American history, and attracts millions of visitors each year, just as Doane Robinson had envisioned so long ago.
Finished size 6" by 4½" on 18 count Charles Craft fabric. Kit includes material, DMC floss, needle, instructions, and color photograph of finished project. Designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection.
Order by phone: 1. Call 605-574-2515. 2. Ask for the Historic Mount Rushmore Counted Cross Stitch Kit SKU 00102237172.
The four presidents memorialized on Mount Rushmore are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
Finished size: 7" by 6" on 14 count Charles Craft fabric. Kit includes Charles Craft material, DMC floss, needle, chart, instructions, and color photograph of finished project. Designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection.
Order by phone: 1. Call 605-574-2515. 2. Ask for the Mount Rushmore Mountain Counted Cross Stitch Kit SKU 4321-3370-7004.
Mount Rushmore Petite Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit
In days gone by, samplers were stitched by young girls to practice and to display their embroidery skills. Many of these sampler patterns and designs were handed down from one generation to the next. Today, samplers are being revived as a reminder of the rich heritage of our past. The motif of this petite sampler features Mount Rushmore, with the faces of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
Finished size: 4" by 6" on 18 count Charles Craft fabric. Kit includes Charles Craft material, DMC floss, needle, chart, instructions, and color photograph of finished project. Designed by Ceil Humphreys for The Posy Collection.
Order by phone: 1. Call 605-574-2515. 2. Ask for the Mount Rushmore Petite Sampler Counted Cross Stitch Kit SKU 4321-3512-0009.