Description: Pennsylvania Dutch Welcome or Wilkom Hex or Barn Sign Welcome Sign- Classic American Folk Art- Counted Cross Stitch Chart Specifics:Size: 14 inches (196 stitches) by 14 inches (196 stitches)Fabric Size: This chart is designed for 14 count fabricThread: This chart is designed for DMC Cotton Floss Not a kit-No thread-floss or material included Auction for pattern-chart only Hex signs are a form of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, related to fraktur, found in the Fancy Dutch tradition in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.] Barn paintings, usually in the form of "stars in circles," began to appear on the landscape in the early 19th century and became widespread decades later when commercial paint became readily available. By the 1950s commercialized hex signs, aimed at the tourist market, became popular and these often include stars, compass roses, stylized birds known as distelfinks, hearts, tulips, or a tree of life. Two schools of thought exist on the meaning of hex signs. One school ascribes a talismanic nature to the signs, the other sees them as purely decorative, or "Chust for nice" in the local dialect. Both schools recognize that there are sometimes superstitions associated with certain hex sign themes, and neither ascribes strong magical power to them. The Amish do not use hex signs. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial! Folk Art PA Dutch WELCOME Wilkom Hex Sign Counted Cross Stitch Chart Pattern Pennsylvania Dutch Welcome or Wilkom Hex or Barn Sign Welcome Sign- Classic American Folk Art- Counted Cross Stitch Chart Specifics:Size: 14 inches (196 stitches) by 14 inches (196 stitches)Fabric Size: This chart is designed for 14 count fabricThread: This chart is designed for DMC Cotton Floss Not a kit-No thread-floss or material included Auction for pattern-chart only Hex signs are a form of Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, related to fraktur, found in the Fancy Dutch tradition in Pennsylvania Dutch Country.] Barn paintings, usually in the form of "stars in circles," began to appear on the landscape in the early 19th century and became widespread decades later when commercial paint became readily available. By the 1950s commercialized hex signs, aimed at the tourist market, became popular and these often include stars, compass roses, stylized birds known as distelfinks, hearts, tulips, or a tree of life. Two schools of thought exist on the meaning of hex signs. One school ascribes a talismanic nature to the signs, the other sees them as purely decorative, or "Chust for nice" in the local dialect. Both schools recognize that there are sometimes superstitions associated with certain hex sign themes, and neither ascribes strong magical power to them. The Amish do not use hex signs. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial! We have organized our counted cross stitch patterns by the artist who inspired them We have organized our counted cross stitch patterns by subject We have organized our counted cross stitch patterns by the art type 100% Original || High Quality || Fast Shipping Listing and template services provided by inkFrog
Price: 13.99 USD
Location: Forest Grove, Oregon
End Time: 2024-01-22T14:41:16.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Orenco Originals
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Model: Orenco Originals
MPN: Does Not Apply
Style: picture, pillow wall hanging, card
Theme: Antiques & History
Type: Single Pattern
UPC: 0769572901619
