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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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Learn all about the balloon stitch and how you can use it on your needlepoint canvases...

All About The Balloon Stitch

By Ellen Johnson / November 5, 2020

Earlier this week, I shared the balloon stitch with you on Needlepoint TV™.  It’s a very functional stitch – and it’s one that you can use on your canvases in a variety of ways. It’s a rather large stitch which means you’ll need plenty of space in order to establish the pattern, so keep that … Read more

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Weeks Dye Works hand over-dyed cotton floss is one of my favorite threads.

Which Threads Should I Use?

By Ellen Johnson / September 24, 2020

Does choosing threads for your needlepoint canvases leave you feeling overwhelmed or frustrated? Do all of the different options confuse you? I’ll bet you wish there was an easy way to know which threads to use on the different sizes of needlepoint canvas, don’t you? Well, I have some good news. Today, we’re gonna take … Read more

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