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I used a variation of the Byzantine Scotch stitch for the scarf on this cute canvas by Pepperberry Designs.

All About The Byzantine Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / November 6, 2022

The Byzantine stitch is one of the first canvas embroidery stitches that I learned. It’s one of the most versatile stitch patterns of all – and you’ll find a LOT of variations of it in your stitch books. In fact, that’s a variation of the Byzantine Scotch stitch on Jingle’s scarf in the picture above. … Read more

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Spring Threadventure Week 7: Portland Japanese Garden

By Ellen Johnson / May 28, 2020

Hello there! Can you believe that we’re to the end of our 2020 Spring Threadventure Garden Tour? I know – neither can I! The ultimate zen experience awaits you at our final destination, so hop aboard the Serendipity Express with me, and let’s take our magical virtual vacation tour bus to the last stop… Ellen … Read more

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A Needlepoint Stitch For Rivers and Lakes

By Ellen Johnson / September 10, 2019

Well hello, there! Are you ready for this week’s destination on the encore Threadventure tour? Great! Hop aboard the Serendipity Express with me and we’ll take our magical virtual vacation tour bus to our next stop on the shores of lovely Lake Michigan – Chicago! Ellen Johnson

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