Inspiration

Create an heirloom - stitch an ornament for baby's first Christmas!

A Christmas Ornament for Ruth

By Ellen Johnson / December 4, 2022

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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Rest and relaxation at the beach... my happy place!

What Do Rest and Soap Operas Have in Common?

By Ellen Johnson / July 2, 2021

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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Needlepoint is a form of self care.

Self Care For Stitchers

By Ellen Johnson / May 19, 2021

Well, hello there, my friend! By the time you read this, we’ll be well into our Spring Stitch Challenge. One of our stitchers asked “why are you doing this?” Of course, my first response is because I L-O-V-E what I do! I love to teach other people about needlepoint. I love to share the things … Read more

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