Ellen Johnson

CraftOptics magnifying glasses make it easy to see your needlepoint canvas.

CraftOptics Magnifying Eyeglasses to the Rescue

By Ellen Johnson / July 20, 2021

Well, hello there, my friend! Ready to take a peek at one of my favorite needlework helpers, CraftOptics glasses?! I first saw these unique-looking glasses at market. Kelly Clark was wearing them in her booth while she was doing a stitch demonstration. 🙂 Ellen Johnson

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Rest and relaxation at the beach... my happy place!

What Do Rest and Soap Operas Have in Common?

By Ellen Johnson / July 2, 2021

Granny was a die-hard fan of Days of Our Lives. She also taught me to stitch. On the surface, those two things don’t seem to have anything in common. But, in my life, they’re inextricably linked. The common denominator is rest. Let me explain… Ellen Johnson

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Silk Lamé Plus is a needlepoint ribbon from Rainbow Gallery.

Introducing Silk Lamé Plus

By Ellen Johnson / June 24, 2021

Silk Lamé Plus is a brand new ribbon-type thread from Rainbow Gallery.  In fact, the card states that it’s a “needlepoint ribbon”. It’s a delightful blend of silk, rayon, and metallized polyester. The fiber content is 72% silk/18% rayon/10% metallized polyester. There are 36 inaugural (and swoon-worthy!) colors. Ellen Johnson

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