Needlework covers decorative sewing and textile arts; anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework, including crafts using a long and thin tools, such as knitting needles, crochet hooks and tatting shuttles.
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CostumesCrochetingEmbroidery | KnittingLacemakingQuilting |
Recommended Resources
Offers free cross stitch designs for direct download
http://www.alitadesigns.com
The American Needlepoint Guild is an educational, non-profit organization. Educational and cultural development is achieved through participation and interest in the art of needlepoint. Includes a newsletter, needlepoint resources, seminars and forums.
http://www.needlepoint.org/
Counted Cross Stitch, Needlework, and Stitchery
Free patterns for counted cross stitch plus a calculator for finding the correct amount of material a project will require are just two of the helpful features found at this site. Also included are tutorials, FAQs, links to needlework suppliers, message boards, and organizations.
http://home.comcast.net/~kathydyer/
Cross Stitching is a website dedicated to the popular hobby of stitching. Based in Britain and mainly designed for women, this website provides subscription information for a variety of stitching magazines. You can also download stitching podcasts from this website.
http://www.cross-stitching.com/
Manufactures and markets sewing machines and related products. Includes a dealer locator, techniques and sewing projects with step-by-step instructions in PDF format, an education center and help desk.
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/
Offers free knitting patterns and an ad-free knitting, crochet, and fiber arts, quilting discussion board.
http://www.pagebypage.com/
Offers a catalog of patterns for sewing projects and craft making. Includes pattern and supply shops, sewing basics and techniques, a sizing index, and free downloadable patterns with sewing and fitting tips.
http://www.simplicity.com
Wonderful Stitches is a website for those who enjoy cross-stitch and needle point. The site provides free patterns to help keep you knitting new items. The site also has information on decorative stitches and quilt stitches. If you are a novice, you can also view images of what stitches should look like.
http://www.needlework.com
