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Color Me Permanent: A Guide to Thread Color Fastness

By Ellen Johnson / June 18, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered what color fastness means, you’re going to L-O-V-E this week’s blog post. In fact, we’re going to do a deep dive into what color fastness means and why it’s important to understand it. Sound good? Terrific – let’s dive in! Let’s start with what color fastness is… In a nutshell, color … Read more

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Straw Silk is a luxurious needlepoint thread that comes in more than 100 beautiful colors.

Straw Silk Needlepoint Thread

By Ellen Johnson / March 12, 2023

Straw Silk is a beautiful 100% silk ribbon-type thread from Silk Road Fibers. There are currently 102 scrumptious colors, with new colors being added every few months. Some of the colors are solid and others are hand over-dyed. Here’s a picture of Straw Silk for you…. Straw Silk stitches up beautifully on 13 or 18 … Read more

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Wool needlepoint thread is a classic for stitching any kind of canvas.

Three Terrific Wool Needlepoint Threads

By Ellen Johnson / November 13, 2022

Why use wool needlepoint thread when there are so many other interesting options available to today’s stitchers? I believe it can be summed up in two words: durability and color. Ellen Johnson

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