Inspiration
Why Do You Needlepoint?
Last Friday, my friend, Elizabeth, asked me why I like to do needlepoint. Instinctively, I said “well, my grandmother taught me when I was 9 and it’s just something I’ve always done”. But the more I thought about her question, the more I realized that my answer wasn’t really an answer at all. Ellen Johnson
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A Christmas Ornament for Ruth
A Christmas ornament is such a lovely way to commemorate a special occasion. And this year, we have a very special event to celebrate in our family… the birth of baby Ruth! I have a couple of ornaments that I intended to stitch, but time slipped up on me – again! (Whoops…) Ellen Johnson
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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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