Introducing George

Sign of the Arrow's Limited Edition design for 2026 is out and it's "George" --as in George Washington.  I think this is the second year in a row that their limited edition design is only available as a painted canvas, not also as a chart, which is a shame.  There are still counted canvas lovers out there, after all, and having both canvas and chart available is a great way to cater to both types of stitchers.  

It looks like you can buy just the canvas, or the canvas and thread kit, and you can add the matching needle minder as an extra this year.  

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/2026-Limited-Edition.html?soid=1102635760603&aid=Q18sdCXCMOI

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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
@ Copyright 2013 Jane M. Wood. All rights reserved.