Book excerpt: Stitch your way across the USA with 30 cross stitch patterns featuring the most popular national parks and monuments. America the Beautiful Cross Stitchbrings the majesty of our national sites home. America is brimming with natural wonders, diverse wildlife, and historic treasures. This collection contains 30 original cross stitch patterns, an introduction to each park or monument, and instructions on cross stitching techniques and suggested materials. The patterns include: Yellowstone National Park Statue of Liberty Great Smokey Mountains Washington Monument Arches National Park Yosemite National Park Appalachian Trail Haleakala Volcano and many more! The finished projects make perfect gifts to commemorate your favorite vacations, or can be used to personalize household items like tea towels, pillowcases, and backpacks. Take in the splendor of America's national parks and monuments as you commemorate them in needlecraft.