Ellen Johnson
Choosing Needlepoint Threads For Your Projects
Choosing needlepoint threads for a painted canvas is one of my favorite things about stitching. But if you’re a newer needlepointer, or if you’ve been away from our favorite hobby for a while, or if you don’t live near a local needlework shop, you might find the process a wee bit overwhelming. The sheer number … Read more
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4 Needlepoint Myths and How to Avoid Them
If you’ve ever worked a needlepoint canvas using a professional stitch guide, you know the difference that decorative stitches and fancy threads can make in your finished project. The added texture and sparkle bring a flat 2-dimensional design to life and transform a plain needlepoint canvas into a hand-stitched work of art. Maybe you’ve even … Read more
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All About Weeks Dye Works Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works six strand floss is a hand over-dyed divisible Egyptian cotton embroidery floss. There are currently 343 exquisite colors available. Most of them are quite subtle, but some of the colors are wildly variegated. Aren’t they gorgeous? Weeks Dye Works embroidery floss is a staple thread for cross-stitchers, but I adore it for … Read more
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