Description America is beautiful in a butterfly flag. Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life. "The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance justice." Needlepoint by Pepita Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced. No need to follow complicated charts - the design is printed in full color, right on the canvas. The 100% cotton canvas is durable, easy on the hands, and stitches up quickly at 13 threads per inch. Many canvases come with full-color charts and intructions at no additional cost. Thread Not Included This item includes the canvas only. Thread is not included. To order a full kit, please select the option labeled Canvas and Thread. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Description America is beautiful in a butterfly flag. Butterflies are deep and powerful representations of life. Around the world, people view the butterfly as representing endurance, change, hope, and life. "The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance justice." Needlepoint by Pepita Pepita Needlepoint printed needlepoint canvas is fun for every level of stitcher, from beginner through advanced. No need to follow complicated charts - the design is printed in full color, right on the canvas. The 100% cotton canvas is durable, easy on the hands, and stitches up quickly at 13 threads per inch. Many canvases come with full-color charts and intructions at no additional cost. Thread Not Included This product includes the canvas only. Thread is not included. Please purchase separately. I recommend DMC Pearl Cotton #3. You will also get excellent results with tapestry wool or embroidery floss.