Ellen Johnson

Create an heirloom - stitch an ornament for baby's first Christmas!

A Christmas Ornament for Ruth

By Ellen Johnson / December 4, 2022

A Christmas ornament is such a lovely way to commemorate a special occasion. And this year, we have a very special event to celebrate in our family… the birth of baby Ruth! I have a couple of ornaments that I intended to stitch, but time slipped up on me – again! (Whoops…) Ellen Johnson

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Exquisitely handcrafted embroidery scissors made by Jean-Marie Roulet

Scissors for Needlepoint

By Ellen Johnson / November 20, 2022

Every needlepointer needs a good pair of scissors. With all of the different kinds available today, I’m here to help you cut through (teehee… sorry, I couldn’t resist!) the clutter and find the perfect pair for you! Ellen Johnson

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Wool needlepoint thread is a classic for stitching any kind of canvas.

Three Terrific Wool Needlepoint Threads

By Ellen Johnson / November 13, 2022

Why use wool needlepoint thread when there are so many other interesting options available to today’s stitchers? I believe it can be summed up in two words: durability and color. Ellen Johnson

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