Ellen Johnson

Silk and Ivory thread is a lovely needlepoint yarn.

All About Silk and Ivory Thread

By Ellen Johnson / November 19, 2023

Silk and Ivory is a luscious 50% silk/50% Merino wool single strand non-divisible thread. When Serendipity Needleworks was a retail shop, it was my #1 best selling thread… and with good reason. You can use it on so many different sizes of needlepoint canvas, for starters. And in addition to that, you can use it … Read more

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Needlepoint Inc Silk is a lovely divisible silk thread that features a wide array of colors that are especially well suited for creating subtle shading on a needlepoint canvas.

All About Needlepoint Inc Silk Thread

By Ellen Johnson / November 12, 2023

When your project features subtle shading, finding just the right range of thread colors can be a challenge. Enter Needlepoint Inc Silk! Needlepoint Inc Silk thread is made from reeled silk. That means the filament used to create the thread is longer than the fibers used to create spun silk thread. Longer filaments are considered … Read more

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The medieval mosaic stitch is a terrific option for sunset skies on your needlepoint projects.

All About the Medieval Mosaic Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / October 29, 2023

Fall is such a delightful season. I love being outdoors this time of year. In fact, one of my favorite ways to spend a leisurely Sunday afternoon is taking my needlepoint out on the porch. It would be super fun if you could join me in person, but let’s do the next best thing. Let’s … Read more

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