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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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Tips for using silk thread on your needlepoint projects.

Five Tips for Using Silk Thread on Your Needlepoint Projects

By Ellen Johnson / February 13, 2020

Stitching with silk thread is one of my guilty pleasures when it comes to my needlepoint hobby. Now, don’t get me wrong. I adore cotton, linen, wool, metallic, and novelty threads, too, but there’s just something about silk… Ellen Johnson

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Reindeer are an important part of the Sámi culture.

Winter Threadventure Week 4: Jokkmokk Winter Market

By Ellen Johnson / January 30, 2019

Hi there! There’s a really cool (tee hee!) winter festival that’s about to begin. It’s a celebration of the Sámi culture – the indigenous people of northern Sweden. There are all kinds of fun activities – from dog sledding and reindeer herding to shopping and dining on the local cuisine. Wanna go? Okey dokey! Let’s hop … Read more

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