Happy 4th of July! UPDATED

As today is when America's birthday is celebrated, it is appropriate that we listen in as Brenda describes stitching reproduction chair cushions using the pattern Martha Washington used when she stitched cushions for George's beloved Mt. Vernon.  The photos of Martha's shell patterned cushions I've seen led me to believe that these were pink on a pale yellow background.  How much time has faded the colors!  I didn't know they were done in cross stitches, either.
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2013/06/mt-vernon-va-seat-cushion.html

These are very elegant and will be wonderful in the restored dining room.

UPDATE:  I found an article that shows off the cushions better, both an original and the repo ones done for Mt. Vernon.
http://institchesshopblog.blogspot.com/2012/11/lots-to-be-thankful-for.html

Brenda stitched one of the reproductions.
http://brendasneedlepointstudio.blogspot.com/2013/06/mt-vernon-va-seat-cushion.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
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The Rocky Mountain Region EGA Seminar Report

This morning we are lucky to have had a reporter at the recent EGA Seminar for the Rocky Mountain Region in Colorado.  It looks like a lot of fun!
http://acoloradostitcher.blogspot.com/2013/06/ega-rocky-mountain-region-seminar-report.html

They just had a retreat, too.  Rocky Mountain Region is a happening place!
http://acoloradostitcher.blogspot.com/2013/06/sampler-guild-of-rockies-june-retreat.html

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
Blogging at http://chillyhollownp.blogspot.com
and at http://chstitchguides.blogspot.com
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.