Betsy Ross learned to sew from her great aunt. Betsy married a fellow upholsterer apprentice, John Ross. When he was killed in the Revolutionary War, Betsy repaired uniforms and tents. She maintained the business tiill retirement when she was completely blind.
Betsy Ross was the American flag maker noted for changing the 6-pointed stars to 5-pointed stars.
and adding the seamstress and country ephemera.
11 comments:
gorgeous layout Cindy!! What a treat to get to see that!!
I really love this :)
Your work is absolutely amazing!
Very nice layout Cindy and very informative!
so love fabric on layouts...lovely! Just reminds me to that there's this vintage consignment shoppe in a town not too far away that I've been wanting to stop in to find some vintage trims & buttons...
beautiful layout!!
Oh my goodness, Cindy! Your page is just amazing. Not only beautiful, but very informative, too! I love visiting your blog - I get to see your gorgeous work and learn something each time!!!!!
The fabric that you added is wonderful. You really did a great job telling her story on her page and in this post. I learned things I didn't know!
Love the stitching and papers. Great layout.
A lovely LO, with many beautiful details.
Hugs Lisa
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love the curtain...So pretty!!!!
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