Quotes from Authors Cross Stitch Patterns

I was introduced to Aristotle at a young age - I used to skim through my parent's old college textbooks. I didn't understand everything he wrote then, but at least I knew who he was when it came time to study philosophy in college.

I finished this design as a bookmark, but if you use a different fabric count, it would make a pretty framed design or wall-hanging.

Many wise and wonderful sayings are attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Writing in Poor Richard's Almanac, he often spoke in aphorisms. The sayings may have been common wisdom of the day, but he wrote them down in a witty way.

See Also: A Penny Saved Vacuum Sampler - a sarcastic take on the traditional sampler (shown here).

Another saying attributed to Benjamin Franklin, done up as a primitive sampler. I also offer a variation on the saying that is more akin to my own feelings. The early bird may very well get the worm, but he's welcome to it!

A very sweet saying about Christmas trees from author Charles N. Barnard that will be a great addition to your holiday decorations.

This quote from French author Collete reminds us that being happy is a choice we can make.

Frank Herbert is the author of the Dune series. I have read many of his other books too. He writes great characters and draws you into a story in a way that doesn't let you go until long after you finish reading the book.

Maybe the saying wasn't in the book, but the Wizard of Oz is a beloved movie that captured the spirit of the Oz books quite well. Except for the part where Oz was all a figment of Dorothy's fevered dreams. Anyone familiar with the other books about Oz knows that it is all too real.

Madeleine L'Engle is my favorite author. So, it's no surprise to anyone who knows me that there's a quote from her in this collection. She is the author of A Wrinkle in Time among many other books, fiction and non-fiction.