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Silk Lamé Plus is a needlepoint ribbon from Rainbow Gallery.

Introducing Silk Lamé Plus

By Ellen Johnson / June 24, 2021

Silk Lamé Plus is a brand new ribbon-type thread from Rainbow Gallery.  In fact, the card states that it’s a “needlepoint ribbon”. It’s a delightful blend of silk, rayon, and metallized polyester. The fiber content is 72% silk/18% rayon/10% metallized polyester. There are 36 inaugural (and swoon-worthy!) colors. Ellen Johnson

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All About The Rice Stitch…

By Ellen Johnson / February 18, 2021

This week, we’re going to take a wee break from looking at needlepoint stands. Instead, we’re exploring the rice stitch.  It’s one of those versatile stitches that you can use in a variety of places on your needlepoint canvases. It makes a terrific border. Some people even use it as a background stitch! The rice … Read more

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The letters on this canvas are worked in Entice.

Entice – A Tempting Little Thread

By Ellen Johnson / November 12, 2020

One of my favorite threads from our friends at Rainbow Gallery is Entice. It’s a gorgeously glittery thread that you can use to add all kinds of sparkle and shimmer to your needlepoint canvases. Want to learn a little more about it? Terrific! Let’s dive in… Ellen Johnson

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