Ellen Johnson

Tuscaloosa canvas by Kathy Schenkel Designs

Splendor and the Grass

By Ellen Johnson / October 11, 2018

No, I’m not talking about the movie starring Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty. That’s Splendor in the Grass. I’m talking about using Splendor for the grass on my “Tuscaloosa” canvas. (tee hee!) Ellen Johnson

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Laying tools help keep those threads under control - and they can be really pretty, too!

Want to Know What Else is in My Workbasket?

By Ellen Johnson / May 24, 2018

Picking up where we left off last time, let’s finish our look at the essential components of any stitcher’s workbasket. Since we’ve already chatted about scissors and needles, let’s dive a little deeper into my workbasket and see what we can find. Ellen Johnson

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Don't you just love Scarlett O'Hara's problem solving strategy? Tee hee! ;-)

The Ultimate Checklist for Your Workbasket

By Ellen Johnson / May 17, 2018

What’s in your needlepoint workbasket? Is your workbasket nice and tidy – or do you have the Scarlett O’Hara syndrome? You know…putting off until tomorrow what you really ought to be tending to today. Seriously, when’s the last time you inventoried your workbasket? I mean, actually sat down and took stock of what you have … Read more

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