Lighthouses & Nautical Designs
This week the Embroidery Library brings you lighthouses, tall ships, home decor packs, designs with inspirational and religious sayings, plus new lighthouse and sailboat designs for you to make a sea-lovers quilt. Whether you seek your nautical adventures on the sandy beach, open sea, or in the pages of a good sea tale, you'll love these newest designs. Days at the beach bring to mind picnic lunches and naps in the waning afternoon sun. To aid you in your oceanside relaxation, we've developed a portable and reversible picnic blanket (above). In keeping with the picnic and beach theme, we embellished the blanket with one of the new lighthouse designs. Free project instructions walk you through how to make this fantastic summertime-fun creation. And now, anchors away! Let your fingers surf down the page, and enjoy the new designs!
Visitors to sea coasts and inland waterways are always mesmerized by lighthouses - both their histories, and their beautiful settings. These lighthouse panels are long and thin - great for framing!
Available in two sizes: 3.07"X 9.42" and 2.23"X 6.87"
Available in two sizes: 3.04"X 9.38" and 2.24"X 6.87"
The lighthouse has come to be a symbol of a beacon of hope in life's rough seas. Frame this sampler as a reminder of the Christian symbol of one's steadfast source for spiritual guidance.
Available in two sizes: 5.84"X6.68" and 4.80"X5.49"
Lighthouses For more than a century, North Carolina lighthouses guided mariners through the Outer Banks, the low sand islands off the Atlantic coastline where forces of nature, wind and sea, are always at work. The islands were formed by rising sea levels, freshwater river sediment deposits, and shifting sand. Strong winter winds and summer hurricanes continuously reshape these island with dramatic results. Many of these islands, with their long stretches of beach, shifting sand dunes, marshes, and woodlands are part of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, which is the site of the many historic lighthouses Embroidery Library brings you this week.
Oak Island Lighthouse Built in 1958, on Oak Island near the southern tip of North Carolina, this is one of the most powerful beacons in the world. Still in service, its 4,000 watt aerobeam light can be seen 24 miles out to sea. Previous lighthouses occupied this site, beginning in 1849, but they were destroyed in the Civil War.
Ocracoke Island Lighthouse This lighthouse stands guard near the inlet where the infamous pirate, Blackbeard, was known to hide. But never fear, the pirate was captured by the British in 1718. This is the oldest lighthouse still in operation in North Carolina, and the second in the nation. Its brick tower was built in 1823, after its 1803 predecessor was destroyed by lightning. At 75 feet, it is the shortest lighthouse in the Outer Banks. Steadfast through many a hurricane, it also sheltered many island residents who sought refuge in its high-ground location.
Available in two sizes: 3.50"X6.82" and 2.01"X3.87"
Available in two sizes: 4.79"X6.73" and 2.76"X3.85"
Currituck Beach Lighthouse This tower was built in 1875 and automated in 1939. Flashes of light from this 158-foot-high lighthouse not only warn mariners that they are approaching the barrier islands, but also tell them their specific location by flashing a distinctive sequence of 20-second intervals. Before electricity, the lenses were rotated to provide the flashes. An ingenious system of weights was powered by a clock-like mechanism, which the keeper had to crank by hand every two and a half hours.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse At 208 feet, this popular symbol of North Carolina is the tallest lighthouse in the United States. Its beacon reaches 20 miles out to sea. The tower, built more than 100 years ago, is composed of 1,250,000 bricks, which were baked in kilns along Virginia's James River, brought in scows to Cape Creek, and hauled the last mile by oxen. In 1999, the tower of bricks was once again moved, when the structure was relocated 2,900 feet to a safer location to escape the disastrous erosion of its place on the Atlantic shoreline.
Available in two sizes: 4.24"X6.83" and 2.41"X3.84"
Available in two sizes: 4.06"X6.83" and 2.30"X3.86"
Bodie Island Lighthouse Easily recognized by its black and white horizontal bands, the Bodie Lighthouse is a classic among the coastal lights that attract visitors to the North Carolina coastline and Cape Hatteras National Seashore every year. Several structures have occupied this site: the first, built before the Civil War, began to tip and was replaced in 1859, only to be blown up in the war. The present tower, 150 feet high, is still active and throws its light a distance of 19 miles,
Bald Head Island Lighthouse Originally built in 1794, but replaced in 1817, the 90-foot, octagonal brick tower that stands on Old Baldy Island near the Cape Fear River is still the oldest lighthouse in North Carolina. Warning mariners of the Outer Bank's shifting sand shoals, the tower guided mariners to the Cape Fear River and the port of Wilmington. Although its duties were assumed by a radio signal in 1941, the restored tower continues to emit a long steady beam from its historic site.
Available in two sizes: 4.03"X6.81" and 2.30"X3.86"
Available in two sizes: 4.61"X6.83" and 2.61"X3.85"
Cape Lookout Lighthouse It's hard to determine which is more noticeable: the bright beacon, or the black and white checker pattern. Its light is visible for 19 miles, and one can imagine that the interesting, stark pattern that stretches up 169 feet might be seen from that far away, too.
Available in two sizes: 4.61"X6.85" and 2.59"X3.85"
The seven North Carolina lighthouses are now available in a value pack! Get all 7 for only $10.97. Click on the images or links below and add the pack to your basket.
Designs in pack smaller than 5" x 7"
Designs in pack smaller than 4"x4"
A glorious day at the seashore is framed in this lighthouse motif. A lighthouse and picket fence are against a palm tree and sailboat backdrop - all framed in the image of a lighthouse.
Available in two sizes: 4.87"X9.42" and 3.56"X6.87"
Click here and add the design pack to your basket
A lighthouse and two sailboats form a colorful corner, ready to embellish pockets, napkins, towels, and more.
A lighthouse and two sailboat designs serve as a wonderful 'feature' to towels, garments, placemats, and table linens.
3.87"X3.87"
5.03"X4.83"
A trio of lighthouses makes a colorful border for table linens and towels. The smaller size of this border has been formatted for Endless Hoops, but it may also be used in standard hoops.
Available in two sizes: 10.00"X4.45" and 6.60"X3.08"
Lighthouses and sailboats make colorful clocks and towel toppers. These designs are nice for lake or beachfront homes, as well as game rooms. Looking for project instructions to make clocks or towel toppers? Visit the project instructions page.
Available in two sizes: 5.56"X9.47" and 4.08"X6.89"
Available in three sizes: 7.25"X7.26" and 6.60"X6.59" and 5.83"X5.84"
You might recognize the towel topper on the right - it was released several months ago along with other lighthouse designs. Many embroiderers wrote in and requested a coordinating clock. We're pleased to offer a new lighthouse clock (below, left) that coordinates with the towel topper. Our thanks goes out to all embroiderers who write us with their ideas and requests - we appreciate you!
Available in three sizes: 7.25"X7.23" and 6.60"X6.57" and 5.87"X5.87"
Available in two sizes: 5.56"X9.39" and 4.01"X6.87"
You might see the glass as half empty, or as half full, butthis inspirational sampler offers a thought-provoking perspective in dealing with life's challenges and adversities.
Available in two sizes: 8.89"X5.84" and 6.82"X4.48"
Cutty Sark The world's sole surviving tea clipper, this magnificent tall ship, restored to its former glory in 1957, is open to visitors in Greenwich, England. Designed with sleek lines and enormous sails to win the annual race for tea from China, she was launched in 1869, just as steam boats and the Suez Canal short-cut arrived on the scene. The Australian wool trade and three decades of Portuguese trade extended her service, and she lived on to retire on the Thames.
Available in two sizes: 6.20"X4.82" and 3.85"X3.00"
Santa Maria The flagship for Columbus's voyage from Spain never left the new world she helped to discover. After she ran aground and was hopelessly mired in a sandbar, her timbers and planks were used to build La Navidad, the first Spanish settlement and fortress on the island that is known today as Haiti. A reproduction, faithfully following the drawings preserved from the original ship, was built and launched in 1992 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the voyage.
Available in two sizes: 6.48"X4.84" and 3.85"X2.87"
Tall Ship Typical of the "ships in a bottle," the majestic tall ship is a sailing vessel whose masts are in segments. Several timbers give the mast strength and each square sail can be operated separately, or removed for repairs. Growing interest in sail training for young people and the annual Tall Ships Challenge has brought these magnificent sailing ships back to our oceans and inland seas.
Available in two sizes: 5.68"X4.83" and 3.85"X3.29"
HMS Bounty The Bounty, sailing on in a turbulent sea, brings to mind the famous sea story--depicted by five motion pictures and a musical--of the mutiny of its crew. Although the original 18th century Bounty was scuttled by the crew on the island of their refuge, a new Bounty was built in 1960. Carefully constructed for the MGM movie starring Marlon Brando, it remains a tourist attraction and an inspiration for teaching the nearly lost art of square rigged sailing.
Available in two sizes: 4.89"X4.82" and 3.88"X3.81"
These nautical corners are great accents to garments and linens. Sew on napkins for use in the 'galley,' or adorn pockets of shirts and jackets to add a seafaring touch.
3.84"X3.84"
3.84"X3.86"
Stay on maritime time 'mooring,' noon, and night with a ship's wheel clock. The clock, and the tall ship towel topper, are perfect for any 'gull's' or 'buoy's room. Looking for project instructions to make clocks or towel toppers? Visit the project instructions page.
Available in two sizes: 5.53"X9.43" and 4.03"X6.86"
Available in three sizes: 7.25"X7.28" and 6.60"X6.62" and 5.85"X5.86"
This tall ship 'feature' design is part of the above towel topper, and also available as a separate design so that you can adorn curtains, linens, towels, and carry the ship theme through an entire room.
5.73"X4.80"
Elements of ships and navigation have been arranged into a colorful border. An anchor, map, life ring, compass, and telescope, form a border that is great for linens and towels in the kitchen, dining room, or bath. The smaller size of this border has been formatted for Endless Hoops; may also be used in standard hoops.
Available in two sizes: 10.00"X2.44" and 6.62"X1.62"
Symbolic of worldwide navigation or guiding principles, this geometric design will make an artful addition to tote bags and clothing.
Available in two sizes: 5.85"X5.84" and 4.83"X4.83"
Use this new lighthouse quilt pack to create lap quilts, picnic blankets, bedcovers, wall hangings, and more! Each pack contains blocks, 4-blocks, stipple/motif designs, a border, corner, and label. Just add fabric and creativity for a beautiful lighthouse and nautical quilt!
Click here for the large pack - all designs smaller than 6" x 10"
Click here for the medium pack - all designs smaller than 5" x 7"
Click here for the small pack - all designs smaller than 4" x 4"
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