Crafts

Embroidery Embroidery- Illustrates and explores the imaginative ways embroidery has developed and is being used today. Archive of past articles and how to subscribe. Waterrose Handcrafted Obsession Waterrose Handcrafted Obsession- Blog discussing hand embroidered personal accessories and other topics. Using felt, wool, cotton and silk. Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery- Yahoo group organized for the advancement and education of those interested in Brazilian dimensional embroidery. Jean Fletcher's Stumpwork Jean Fletcher's Stumpwork- Samples of completed work and free patterns to download. Sew in Love Sew in Love- An embroidery student shares her projects. Jacqui McDonald Hand Embroidery Jacqui McDonald Hand Embroidery- Whitework, Jacobean, Blackwork, Stumpwork, Goldwork, Knotgardens & Canvasswork. Classes and information. Vera Stoll Hardanger Design Vera Stoll Hardanger Design- Information about Hardanger Embroidery. History and tutorial help. Kalocsa Embroidery Kalocsa Embroidery- Kalocsa embroidery needlework is famous for its creative Hungarian hand embroidery patterns and designs. Celtic Cross Stitch Celtic Cross Stitch- Celtic cross stitch basic introduction to patterns, designs and instructions Berlin Embroidery Berlin Embroidery- Offers a selection of hand embroidery tips and kits. Pin Tangle Pin Tangle- Embroidery projects, stitch directory, classes, and stitching challenges from Sharon B. Johanna's Needlework Stitches Johanna's Needlework Stitches- Online stitch diagrams. Stitches and tips. Flickr: Embroidered Art Flickr: Embroidered Art- Image gallery of embroidery as an art. Original designs. Flickr: Seam / Couture - Embroidery Flickr: Seam / Couture - Embroidery- A group with an image gallery for showing off embroidery work. Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread- Includes video tutorials for hand embroidery stitches, articles and reviews on needlework supplies, floss, fabric, and threads. Victorian Embroidery and Crafts Victorian Embroidery and Crafts- Embroidery and craft patterns and how-to's. Geared to hand embroidery. Embroidery Methods Guide Embroidery Methods Guide- A guide on a variety of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch, Swedish huck weaving, punch needle, silk ribbon, blackwork, Hardanger, crewel, and… BellaOnline: Embroidery BellaOnline: Embroidery- Megan McConnell writes about all forms of embroidery, from machine embroidery, to cross stitch. Articles and forums. Flickr: Embroidered Motifs Flickr: Embroidered Motifs- Photos of motifs embroidered by hand. Any technique: traditional embroidery, thread painting, red/ gold/ black work, silk ribbon embroidery, waste canv… Flickr: Embroidery and Science Flickr: Embroidery and Science- This group is to show examples of embroidery, textile and fibre art with a science and nature theme or base. Flickr: Embroidery Flickr: Embroidery- Group for posting pictures of in progress and finished works. Jos Hendriks Embroidery Jos Hendriks Embroidery- History, characteristics and working methods of several embroidery styles, including Assisi embroidery. Free patterns. Vinciolo's Les Singvliers Et Novveaux Povrtraicts (1587) Vinciolo's Les Singvliers Et Novveaux Povrtraicts (1587)- A facsimile and some modern charts of an embroidery/lace pattern book from 1587. Crazy Quilt Embroidery Crazy Quilt Embroidery- Links to selected crazy quilt embroidery sites. Island Ireland: Mountmellick Embroidery Island Ireland: Mountmellick Embroidery- Description and history of this style of Irish whitework embroidery. Samples. Armenian Embroidery Armenian Embroidery- Instructions and pictures of Armenian embroidery. Specifically Marash embroidery. Young Embroiderers Young Embroiderers- Embroidery discovery space for children and anyone involved in textile art, craft and education. JMD Designs JMD Designs- Embroidery history and information on many styles of embroidery, traditional and contemporary, embroidery tips and tutorials. Needlecrafter.com Needlecrafter.com- Library of free needlecraft designs and patterns, how-to articles, and a stitch dictionary. Primary focus is embroidery. The Embroidery Site The Embroidery Site- Showcases the embroidery work of Janet Holehouse, based in Manchester, England. EMS Cross Stitch Design EMS Cross Stitch Design- Patterns designed by Ellen Maurer-Stroh including machine embroidery designs and cross stitch. Offers some free charts. Contains distributor details and g… Barbara Bangser Designs Barbara Bangser Designs- Offers custom needlepoint and cross-stitch design services. Catalog of designs, ordering information. Blue Ribbon Designs Blue Ribbon Designs- Specializes in counted cross-stitch and needle point designs. Gallery of design and finished embroideries, newsletter. Rosalie Peters Rosalie Peters- Traditional handpainted needlepoint designs, custom design and list of shops. Needlework Designers E Group Needlework Designers E Group- Mailing list for professional designers. Wooly Dreams Design Wooly Dreams Design- Lula Chang's imaginative needlepoint and cross-stitch designs. American Folk Arts American Folk Arts- Linda Fontenot's charming designs, incorporating cross-stitch and Hardanger. Includes her "Over The Moon Designs" collection. The Drawn Thread The Drawn Thread- Needlework charts and kits, specializing in sophisticated, traditional designs that are fun and challenging to stitch. Designer Cynthia Zittel. TW Designworks TW Designworks- The work of Teresa Wentzler, the internationally acclaimed fantasy-inspired artist and cross stitch designer. Includes cross-stitch and specialty stitches. Elizabeth's Designs Elizabeth's Designs- Cross stitch, specialty stitches, and Elizabeth Foster's own creative stitches. Patricia Anne Designs Patricia Anne Designs- UK designer featuring cross stitch, speciality stitches, hardanger, drawn thread, canvas and blackwork. Truswell Needlework Design Truswell Needlework Design- Summer Louise Truswell's designs and articles. Articles include fabrics, finishing pillows, and finishing Christmas ornaments. Designs incorporate cros… Just Nan Home Page Just Nan Home Page- Publishes and distributes heirloom quality cross stitch and counted thread needlework designs by Nan Caldera. Pegasus Originals Pegasus Originals- Counted cross stitch design, needlepoint, quilting, chicken scratch, candlewicking and crafts. Kaffe Fassett Studio Kaffe Fassett Studio- Designers of patchwork, knitwear, needlework, and painting. Serendipity Designs Serendipity Designs- Cross stitch and needlepoint from Serendipity, MarBek, OOE, Helen Burgess. Where Haberdashery and Geekdom Combine Where Haberdashery and Geekdom Combine- Community is dedicated to cross-stitch. Better Cross Stitch Patterns Better Cross Stitch Patterns- Free cross stitch designs for beginning and accomplished stitchers, tutorials, how to tips, and photos. Cross Stitch Forum Cross Stitch Forum- A free forum to discuss matters related to cross stitching. CyberStitchers.com CyberStitchers.com- Features free patterns, finishing techniques, message boards, charity listings, and a patterns directory.