Ellen Johnson
What Do Rest and Soap Operas Have in Common?
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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Introducing Silk Lamé Plus
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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Counted Canvas Needlepoint, Charted Needlepoint, and Creating Your Own Designs!
Needlepoint is such a fun hobby… and if you’re like me, you want to stitch ALL the pretty canvases! Last week, we chatted about painted canvases and screen-printed designs. And this week, we’re going to explore some other options that I think you’ll L-O-V-E, too! So, what are they? Well, first you have counted canvas … Read more
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