Ellen Johnson

The woven plait stitch is a terrific decorative stitch that you can use to create lots of texture on your needlepoint canvases.

Decorative Stitch Deep Dive: All About The Woven Plait Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / March 10, 2024

A-tisket, a-tasket, a green and yellow basket… who’s ready for spring? I sure am! Here in Alabama, the azaleas are blooming and the trees are beginning to sprout new leaves. Inspired by the season, I have the perfect stitch to help us celebrate spring: the woven plait stitch!         Before we dive into … Read more

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Anchoring your thread when using open stitches on a needlepoint project can be a little tricky...

3 Awesome Ways to Anchor Your Thread For Open Needlepoint Stitches

By Ellen Johnson / January 14, 2024

Anchoring your thread when you’re using open stitches can be a little daunting – especially if you’re new to using them on your projects. Ellen Johnson

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Ooh la la... the Parisian stitch is a super versatile stitch that every needlepointer should know.

All About the Parisian Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / January 7, 2024

Colorful cardinals. Chipper chickadees. Playful penguins. What do they all have in common? Why, they’re birds, of course. And they just happen to be birds that you often see on winter-themed canvases. Since we’re smack dab in the middle of winter, I thought it might be fun to explore a stitch that you can use … Read more

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