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Whatever You Are, Be a Good One — Abraham Lincoln Cross-Stitch Pattern

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Category: Weekend Projects

In the mood for some sage advice? This Stitch People Club design from May 2024 brings timeless wisdom to your stitching hoop with the classic quote: "Whatever you are, be a good one."

What You'll Get:
  • Instant PDF download - Start stitching timeless wisdom immediately
  • Elegant script-style quote - "Whatever you are, be a good one"
  • Abraham Lincoln portrait - Classic Stitch People form with tall hat and tailored suit
  • Flexible design options - Stitch with Lincoln or let the words stand alone
  • Motivational yet understated - Perfect balance of inspiration
Perfect For:
  • 🎓 Graduation gifts
  • 🏫 Teachers and history lovers
  • 💼 Office or study décor
  • 📚 Classrooms and libraries
  • 💭 Anyone who appreciates classic quotes with enduring relevance
  • ✨ Quiet reminders toward integrity and excellence
Design Options:

The pattern pairs the elegant quote with a charming portrait of Abraham Lincoln in classic Stitch People form—tall hat, tailored suit, and unmistakable presence. Prefer a cleaner look? The words can stand beautifully on their own, making it easy to tailor the design to your space and style.

Why You'll Love This Pattern:

This piece strikes a balance between motivational and understated. It's the kind of reminder that works in a home office, classroom, library, or anywhere you want a quiet nudge toward integrity and excellence.

Simple. Strong. Endlessly applicable.

Because whatever you are—reader, maker, leader, learner—be a good one.

Ready to stitch timeless wisdom? Click Add to Cart and bring Lincoln's words to life today! 🎯

📥 Digital Download: This is a PDF pattern delivered instantly after purchase. No physical items will be shipped.

📜 Usage Rights: This pattern is for personal use only and may not be copied, shared, or resold. It is intended solely for the purchaser.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander G. ★★★★★

The quote charted out beautifully in the hoop—the lettering is crisp and easy to follow even for a beginner. Took me a relaxing weekend to finish and it's now framed in my office.

Claire ★★★★★

I’ve been stitching for years and this pattern finally got me to actually finish a project in one weekend—the lettering is perfectly spaced and the design works up fast even on plain Aida. It’s now hanging in my kitchen and I smile every time I see it.

Nicholas ★★★★★

Came back to this pattern every evening this week — the quote stitch sequence flows nicely and the lettering spacing is forgiving for a newer stitcher like me. Finished the hoop in three sittings, and it's already hanging by my desk as a daily reminder.