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Welcome to Serendipity Needleworks!
Welcome to the new Serendipity Needleworks website! I’m so happy that you’re here. Please bookmark this page on the new website so you can visit with me regularly. Let’s take a quick tour around the website and I’ll share a little about what you can expect to see here. Ellen Johnson
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Needlepoint Canvas: A Closer Look
Bet you never thought about needlepoint canvas much… But it can affect your needlepoint project more than you might think. Let’s take a peek at the 3 main types of needlepoint canvas that we use most: interlock mono canvas, mono canvas, and Penelope canvas. Each kind has special features that make it uniquely appropriate for … Read more
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Choosing the Right Needle
Last time, we chatted about choosing threads for your canvases so, today, we’re going to talk about needlepoint needles. A tapestry needle is the needle of choice for working needlepoint. It’s a blunt-tipped hand sewing needle with an elongated eye. The large eye can hold thicker needlepoint yarn or multiple strands of needlepoint thread. The rounded end allows the needle to slip between … Read more
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