Crafts

Unique Patterns Design Ltd. Unique Patterns Design Ltd.- A membership pattern company to help you find patterns that fit. Alternative Windows Alternative Windows- Offers illustrated instructions on making basic soft furnishings. Features a discussion forum. Hip Line Media and Sew/Fit Hip Line Media and Sew/Fit- Instructional and sewing projects on DVDs, plus the Sew/Fit method on making patterns fit. Somewhat Stretchy Somewhat Stretchy- How to draft sewing patterns for various styles of a custom-fit catsuit, plus a few other projects, including some very simple unrelated winter garment projects… Sewing at AllCrafts Sewing at AllCrafts- More than 40 free patterns, techniques and links. Sew USA Sew USA- Offers information about sewing machines: threading diagrams, owners manuals, repair instructions. Sew What's New Sew What's New- Online community for sewers and quilters. Includes tips, free patterns and ideas. Southern Stitches Southern Stitches- Instructions for handmade clothing for infants and children and machine embroidery designs. Free Applique Patterns Free Applique Patterns- Offers free wearable applique patterns for apparel. Includes instructions. Leftsource.com Leftsource.com- Offers to create your own custom latch hook project from pictures online. Tips and instructions. Shirley's Rugmaking Shirley's Rugmaking- Hooked and prodded rugs. Free instructions and photographs. Yahoo Groups: RaggedyRugs Yahoo Groups: RaggedyRugs- Forum group of rag ruggers from across the country. Offers an open forum for questions and discussion of the craft. Rug Hooking by Elizabeth Black Rug Hooking by Elizabeth Black- Photos of custom designed pieces by Elizabeth Black and future seminar information. The Latch Hook Page The Latch Hook Page- How to make rugs using the latch hook. Step by step instructions and photos with sample rugs illustrated. The Rug Hookers Network The Rug Hookers Network- Resources for the fiber art enthusiast to locate teachers, suppliers, designers and see projects submitted by viewers. Stitcher's Hideaway Stitcher's Hideaway- Needlework retreats in New England featuring top designers. Includes instructor profiles, schedules, projects, and registration forms. SewingEvents.com SewingEvents.com- Sewing, quilting, and embroidery education in locations around the country. Mr X Stitch Mr X Stitch- A blog on contemporary embroidery and needlecraft. Hanky Bouquet Hanky Bouquet- Extensive virtual museum for all types of handkerchiefs from all over the world. Rose's Personal Sewing Pages Rose's Personal Sewing Pages- Personal portfolio of a sewist. A growing gallery of finished projects in home decor and tote bags. Sandy Rodgers Sandy Rodgers- Offers needlepoint patterns, books, and classes designed by the expert in silk and metal threads. Lucellan Living Lucellan Living- Gallery of the needleworker's works in beadwork and needlepoint. RareAir Designs II RareAir Designs II- Portfolio of fiberart and needlework by C. Sisson, tips and tutorials, guest artists. Non-traditional needlework techniques and designs. Gallery of designs. FreePatterns.com FreePatterns.com- Features patterns in crochet, cross-stitch, quilting, crafts, plastic canvas and knitting. Requires registration. Amanda Lawford Amanda Lawford- Hand-painted needlepoint designs. Provides a profile and retailer locations. The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure The Chilly Hollow Needlepoint Adventure- Diary, articles on techniques, links to shopping idea. Napa Needlepoint Napa Needlepoint- Stitch guides for hand-painted canvases and projects in many techniques including Bargello, Blackwork, and cross stitch from California designer, Janet M Perry Nuts about Needlepoint Nuts about Needlepoint- Stitcher's blog, book and product reviews, technique articles, and designer's profiles in this frowing site from Janet M. Perry Petit Point Petit Point- A patrimonial Tapestry of France through textile art and petit point. Architectural heritage from Madam de Maintenon. Gay Ann Rogers Gay Ann Rogers- Gallery of designs and biography. Margaret's Needlepoint Blog Margaret's Needlepoint Blog- Diary with pictures of projects in progress and completed. Sharon G. Sharon G.- Gallery, tips and information on these hand-painted canvases. Jan Haag Jan Haag- Needleartist with pictures and explanations of her original designs. JP Needlepoint JP Needlepoint- Gallery of designs, classified by subject. In Good Company In Good Company- Gallery of canvases, mostly ornaments, especially mini-socks, organized by category. Contains information on computer printing of designs onto canvas. Red Thread Designs Red Thread Designs- Gallery of canvases including tool tote bags, kimonos and other Oriental designs. Wonderful Stitches Wonderful Stitches- Stitch samples and diagrams, free projects, small quilt pattern charts and reference information. Monomania Needlepoint Design Monomania Needlepoint Design- Artist Geoff Smith creates canvases starting from original designs or from customer's photographs or ideas. Gallery features Christmas stockings and … Needlepoint For Fun Needlepoint For Fun- Emphasis on information with articles, examples of canvases from many designers and where to find them. Cooper Oaks Designs Cooper Oaks Designs- Hand-painted canvases adapted from the artwork of Susan Wallace Barnes, Jane Cather, Linda Ragno and Susan Verble Gantner. Melissa Shirley Designs Melissa Shirley Designs- Graphic images of this designer's hand-painted designs in many styles. Includes shop listing and search engine. Threads Threads- Sewing magazine offering information on embellishment, design, materials, and techniques. Cross Country Stitching Cross Country Stitching- Counted cross stitch country designs. Charts and projects detailed instructions, and easy to read charts Needlepoint Now Needlepoint Now- Magazine dedicated to the craft. Back issues archive, free tips and projects, and online courses. Sew News Magazine Sew News Magazine- Visit the Sew News Web site online home for the monthly fashion how-to magazine American Needlepoint Guild, Inc. American Needlepoint Guild, Inc.- Lady Deborah Jean hardanger design. Velona Needlecrafts Velona Needlecrafts- Hardanger fabrics color chart. The Caron Collection - Feature Column The Caron Collection - Feature Column- A good two part article on the history of hardangersom (hardanger) with pictures from sample from the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum. Chatelaine Designs Chatelaine Designs- Gallery of work embroidery and quilting work by Martina Rosenberg . Online classes. EmbroWorld EmbroWorld- Offers free embroidery designs, tutorials, software, and articles.