Ellen Johnson
Basketweave and Weird Shapes
Have you ever been stumped by how to work a diagonal tent stitch (a.k.a. basketweave) background around a bunch of weird shapes? Or even how to stitch those irregular shapes in the first place? Well, fret no more! I’m here to help – and I’ll share some tips that you can use on canvases both large … Read more
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Fall Inspiration
Hello there, lovely! We’re at the end of October and I just can’t believe it, can you?! The trees are beginning to change colors here in Alabama and it looks like we’re going to have a beautiful fall. Cooler weather is finally here, too. In fact, we turned the heat on this past weekend and … Read more
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Bring on the Beads!
Hello there, lovely! I’m so happy to have you here with me today. It’s a wonderful day for stitching in my neck of the woods – drizzly and cool. Fall is definitely in the air. Last time, we chatted about stitching the grass on my “Tuscaloosa” canvas and today, it’s all about the beads! Ellen … Read more
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