In 1996, President Bill Clinton issued a White House Press
Release, called the Presidential Mother's Day Proclamation 1996
*, which stated:
America's mothers hold a special place in our hearts, providing
the lessons and care that have enabled generations of children
to embrace the opportunities of this great land. They embody
the compassion, devotion, and energy that have always defined
our national character, and their daily efforts anchor our country's
commitment to the fundamental values of respect and tolerance.
Mothers impart both the strength that enables us to face our
challenges and the love that comforts and sustains us.
As we honor our Nation's mothers for past and present accomplishments,
we recognize that mothers' roles have changed significantly in
recent years. Today, mothers are CEOs and teachers, physicians
and nurses, elected officials and PTA presidents, police officers
and volunteers, homemakers and heads of households. Many serve
on the front lines of the struggle against violence and poverty.
These women -- problem-solvers, caregivers, and teachers -- are
using their talents in every sector of our society, helping all
Americans to look forward with hope and faith in the future.
* Proclamation continued at end of feature
Happy Mother's Day
by Thea Dueck
of The Victoria Sampler
This design employs the sheaf stitch, a wonderfully textured
stitch, which is commonly used on both linen and canvas and which
makes a great border stitch. It is made of a bundle of parallel
satin stitches with a single stitch that brings the stitches
together in the center. The effect is rather like a sheaf of
wheat standing out in the field! Using different fibres will
give you quite different effects. This stitch is also used in
Thea's Heirloom Anniversary Sampler.
Mother to Daughter
By Catherine Strickler
Of Indigo Rose
Catherine Strickler's design, Mother to Daughter, is a beautiful
piece, employing Caron Waterlilies Antique Rose and Harbor Mist
threads.
A Child's Prayer
by Linda Connors
of Calico Crossroads
A Child's Prayer, by Linda Connors, was written especially
for her Mother (who sadly passed away a year ago) when Linda
was just a teenager. In 1993 she re-worked the poem as a cross
stitch design to present to her mother for Mother's Day. Linda
says, "Needless to say, there were tears all the way around.
I hope other mothers get to enjoy it also." The design is
stitched on 28-ct. tea-dyed Monaco and is embellished with several
colors of Mill Hill frosted seed beads.
Mother's Day Scissors Fob
by Giulia Manfredini
Giulia Manfredini designed this lovely Scissors
Fob as a Mother's Day tribute to her mother, Faustina. The
project was completely sewn by hand by Giulia. She designed it
on paper, but did not chart it. When Giulia designs, the chart
often follows only after she completes the stitched model. The
colors she chose are subtle and elegant (lilac and violet) and
the scissors really suit the design and colors perfectly. The
front depicts an angel and on the back Giulia has stitched the
inscription: Faustina D L (Dalle Luche her mom's last name),
the date of her mom's birth, my Angel my Mom, 2002, G.M.(her
own initials)
I Thee Wed
by Ellen Moore Johnson
This beautiful handkerchief design, I Thee Wed by Ellen
Johnson, is suitable for several occasions, including Mother's
Day. Originally designed as a wedding project, it is appropriate
for the mother of the bride, the mother of the groom, the bride
(if she is a mom or mom-to-be) and even the bridesmaids, if they
are moms. Also included in the leaflet is a design for a delicate
bridal handkerchief. Only seven basic stitches are used to complete
these keepsake treasures: backstitch, lazy daisy stitch, heirloom
lazy daisy stitch, French knot, bullion stitch, stem stitch,
and fly stitch.
Bill Clinton's Presidential Proclamation continued:
Mother's Day has long been a welcome opportunity to celebrate
motherhood and to remember our mothers -- whether biological,
foster, or adoptive. To reflect on all we have gained from our
mothers' guidance and to remember their sacrifices, the Congress,
by a joint resolution approved May 8, 1914 (38 Stat. 770), has
designated the second Sunday in May each year as "Mother's
Day" and requested the President to call for its appropriate
observance.
Now, Therefore, I, William J. Clinton, President of the United
States of America, do hereby proclaim May 12, 1996, as Mother's
Day. I urge all Americans to express their gratitude for the
many contributions made by our mothers and to observe this day
with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this seventh
day of May, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-six,
and of the Independence of the United States of America the two
hundred and twentieth.
William J. Clinton
Press Release -The White House - Office of the Press Secretary
* Note: To date, there has been no more recent proclamation!
Contact and Ordering Information for Designs Featured:
To purchase Thea Dueck's design, Happy Mother's
Day, please visit the Victoria Sampler website and
click on the Shop Finder link to find a needlework shop near
you! If your favorite needlework shop does not carry their line,
please have your shop contact them.
The Victoria Sampler
Sidney, B.C. Canada
E mail info@victoriasampler.com
Website www.victoriasampler.com
Catherine Strickler's design, Mother to Daughter, is available from:
Elegant Stitch
Lois Mouriski-Bear, Owner
3848 McHenry Avenue, Suite 130
Modesto, California 95356-1599
phone: 800 - 790-0810 (orders only please)
or 209 - 529-6393
fax: 209 - 529-6395
e-mail: lois@elegantstitch.com
or elgnstch@pacbell.net
Website: http://www.elegantstitch.com
Or contact Catherine at:
Indigo Rose
4217 Bounty Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: (757) 460-3340
Fax: (757) 460-0112
E mail: catherine@indigorose.net
For information on ordering A Child's Prayer by Linda
Connors, contact her at:
Linda Connors
Calico Crossroads
1911 N. Austin Avenue
Suite 402
Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: 512-863-5943
Fax: 512-863-7651
E-Mail: calxrds@aol.com
Website: www.calicocrossroads.com
Barbara Elmore's designs are available from the sources
she recommends below. They can also be ordered directly from
her, by your local needlework shop at:
Barbara Elmore Designs
P.O. Box 127
Sonoita, AZ 85637
Phone: (520) 455- 5639
Fax: (520) 455- 0038
E-Mail : npdesign@theriver.com
Website: www.barbaradesigns.com
Sundance Needleworks
6546 E. Tanque Verde #150
Tucson, AZ 85715
Phone: (800) 745- 7391
Lani's Needlepoint
12416 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: (818) 986- 0798
The Studio Knitting and Needlepoint
1121 /w, 47th St.
Kansas City, MO 64112
Phone: (816) 531- 4466
Bedecked and Bedazzled
Ruth Schmuff
315 Weatherbee Road
Towson, MD 21286
Phone: (410) 823- 2436
E Mail: info@bedeckedandbeadazzled.com
Website: http://www.bedeckedandbedazzled.com
For more information on Bonnie Turner's designs, contact:
Bonnie Turner
The Quilter's Studio, Etc.
P.O. Box 62
Clarksville, N.Y. 12041
(518) 768-8091
E mail: bonnieturner@prodigy.net
For information on Giulia Manfredini's Scissors Fob, contact
her at:
Giulia Manfredini
E mail: jmanfr@tin.it
Snail mail: Via Palestro 16, 541000 Massa, Italy
To order I Thee Wed (item #EL-W6) by Ellen Johnson,
contact her at:
Heirloom Embroidery
3806 Somerset Place
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405 USA
phone: (205) 556-9222 or toll free order line: (888) 248-4743
fax: (205) 556-4761
e mail : ellenjohnson@heirloomembroidery.com
website : http://www.heirloomembroidery.com
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