Ellen Johnson

I needlepoint as a form of creative expression.

Why Do You Needlepoint?

By Ellen Johnson / December 18, 2022

Last Friday, my friend, Elizabeth, asked me why I like to do needlepoint. Instinctively, I said “well, my grandmother taught me when I was 9 and it’s just something I’ve always done”. But the more I thought about her question, the more I realized that my answer wasn’t really an answer at all. Ellen Johnson

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Use the diamond ray stitch for bird feathers and evergreen foliage.

All About The Diamond Ray Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / December 11, 2022

Winter doesn’t officially begin until December 21st, but since we’re almost there, let’s take a peek at a stitch that you can use on your winter themed canvases… the diamond ray stitch!  Ellen Johnson

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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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