Ellen Johnson

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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I used a variation of the Byzantine Scotch stitch for the scarf on this cute canvas by Pepperberry Designs.

All About The Byzantine Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / November 6, 2022

The Byzantine stitch is one of the first canvas embroidery stitches that I learned. It’s one of the most versatile stitch patterns of all – and you’ll find a LOT of variations of it in your stitch books. In fact, that’s a variation of the Byzantine Scotch stitch on Jingle’s scarf in the picture above. … Read more

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