Links and Resources to information about
embroidery and needlework
Embroidery Resources: Ezines, Portal sites and directories.
About.com
Cross Stitching Cross stitch and needlework at About.com a well organized
directory but often slow to load.
American
Needlepoint Guild provides articles, a stitch of the month, discussion
list, extensive FAQ's on their site, They also provide an definition
of Needlepoint as "any counted or free stitchery worked by hand
with a threaded needle on a readily countable ground."
Bella
Online Embroidery hosted by Megan McConnell is a resource site which
publishes feature articles, and chat forums.
CameoRoze's
Stitcher's Studio is run by Margaret M. Davaz, an enthusiastic needle worker who provides information and resources for embroiderers, with an emphasis on counted work and cross-stitch. Needlework
101 hosts a number of articles, essays, tips & techniques. The
site also provides a collection of extensive links.
Caron
Collection Magazine with
On-line Class and techniques. Feature Column: provides a monthly column
and a gallery. Archived
articles and projects are also on the site.
Classic Stitches
has a number of resources for members (you have to join but
it is free) These include a Stitch Glossary listed in alphabetical order,
with detailed illustrations and directions. Their techniques
section offers articles on various types of embroidery.
Counted Cross
Stitch, Needlework, and Stitchery Page Large well known site for cross
stitchers - always worth exploring.
Cross-stitching.com
On the site there are free patterns, articles offering tips, advice and
know how, and a chat room. Hosted by Origin Publishing publishers of cross
stitch magazines whose titles include: World of Cross Stitching, Cross
Stitch Crazy, Cross Stitch Card Shop, Cross Stitch Gold, and Needlepoint
Gold magazines. Beware of nasty pop up advertising windows and flashing
animated gifs.
Embroiderer's
Guild (UK) Contains the collection
showcase section and information and articles found via the publications
section.
Embroidery
& Cross Stitch is a magazine from Australia
Interweave.com
publishes such magazines as Piecework, The NeedleWorker. On their site
there are some projects online (acrobat required)
Japanese
Embroidery Center : A site devoted to an embroidery technique that
goes back more than one thousand years. Class information, supplies and
a Gallery
which is well worth viewing.
Needlecrafter.com
maintained by Andrea English a site with an emphasis on embroidery providing
articles, patterns tips etc
Needlepoint
now Magazine dedicated to needlepoint. Site includes free projects,
'how
to' articles, tips and tricks etc
Sew Exciting: is
a commercial site which offers kits and needlework designs.They also provide
a Glossary
of terms and stitches
online.
American Needlepoint Guild has a stitch
of the month article that is worth taking note of.
Shakespears
Peddler: a commercial site run by Theresa Venette which holds articles,
newsletter, kit of the month and information on embroidery.
Stitch
On Line - E-zine of embroidery history and trends. Provided by the
Skinner Sisters
Sophisticated
Stitcher an ezine with articles and information related to historical
samplers, cross stitch, needlepoint, and quilting. The site also hosts some free designs too.
Threads
magazine articles online, information about the print magazine. Hours
of reading on this site
Vinciolo's
Les Singvliers Et Novveaux Povrtraicts (1587) - A facsimile of an
embroidery/lace pattern book from 1587 in a PDF file (Acrobat required).
Modern charts and links provided for those who are interested in historical
embroidery.
Wonderful Stitches
WWW A web site of resources for stitchery enthusiasts which features
different stitches and free patterns for needlepoint, cross-stitch and
other forms of decorative stitching.
Workbox
Needlecraft Magazine provides information about the print magazine,
some feature articles and links
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Other stitch dictionaries online: Designing with stitches
etc
A Dictionary of stitches used in evenweave techniques such as Hardanger and Pulled thread embroidery is available from Over the Moon Designs
A
to Z of stitching terms A glossary linked to a number of descriptions that refer to various aspects of embroidery provided by Cross-Stitching.com
Creative
cast ons an Illustrated article on working Cast-on stitch from the
TLC
Brazilian Embroidery
Designing
with Stitches by Julie Goetsch provided by American
Needlepoint Guild is an article which focuses on setting canvas stitches in repeat in order to create patterns of texture
French
Knots: a very good article on how to do French knots.
Grammar
of Japanese Embroidery Design By Dolly Fehd- article in two parts
Laying
it on the Line: Couching and variations explored by Jan Beaney an
illustrated article on couching with stitched samples and diagrams. Provided
by the Embroiderers
Guild UK.
Mountmellick
stitch supplied by Whiteworks
which has provided an illustrated article on this form of embroidery and
how to do the stitch.
Rissa's
Pieces Stitch Dictionary which includes beaded stitches.
Shisha
stitch instructions Provided by the Embroiderers
Guild UK
Shisha
stitch - How to Use Shisha Glass- directions and pictures on how to
attach a shisha mirror with buttonhole
stitches or using the tic tac toe method, provided by Rajmahal
web
Stitch
Glossary including stitches for smocking provided by the Princeton
Pleaters a chapter of the Smocking Arts Guild of America (SAGA)
StitchGuide.com
Directory site with videos and illustrations of types of stitches
including crochet. The site is subdivided into sections such as cross
stitch, embroidery,
crochet, knitting, free patterns etc etc
2 Busy Stitching:
This site provides a 'book'
of stitches, free charts and historical information about Embroidery.
Variations
of a Theme: Create Your Own Stitch Variations by Gayle Bicknell provided
by American Needlepoint
Guild
Viking
Embroidery An article which describes a stitch somewhat like a Vandyke
stitch that is worked in wire. Bibliography provided.
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Embroidery: Techniques and types of embroidery
Armenian embroidery Much of this article is about this form of embroidery. It also illustrates the stitches used and how to stitch them.
Assisi Embroidery is listed separately on another page
Blackwork embroidery is listed separately on another page
Brazilian and Textured Embroidery is listed separately on another page
Candlewicking is listed separately on another page
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Castelguidi Embroidery
Castelguidi Embroidery Information by Jane M Davis of JDM Designs.
Canvas work or needlepoint is listed separately on another page
Cross stitch is listed separately on another page
Cut, Drawn and Pulled work:
Pulled Thread Embroidery provided by Jane M Davis of JDM Designs.
A Dictionary of stitches used in evenweave techniques such as Hardanger and Pulled thread embroidery is available from Over the Moon Designs
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Hardanger is listed separately on another page
Huck Weaving (pattern darning) is listed separately on another page
Mountmellick Embroidery is listed separately on another page
Needlelace is listed separately on another page
Palestinian Embroidery is a brief article on the history and culture of this type of embroicery which is based on cross stitch. The site also houses some traditional patterns
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Redwork
Monochromatic Embroidery: Blackwork, Whitework, Redwork, Bluework provided by Needlecrafter.com
Silk Ribbon Embroidery is listed separately on another page
Stumpwork Embroidery
Ukrainian Embroidery Patterns provided by Irena Olana Rozyckia Kmetyk an expert in the traditional designs of all of the different areas of the Ukraine
Shadow work:
Shadow
Work Embroidery Primer by Rissa Peace. Links and bibliography
at the end of the article.
Shadow
Embroidery an article supplied by the Heritage Shoppe
Shadow
Work an article supplied by sew whats new.
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Whitework
Carrickmacross
Lace a brief article with instructions and bibliography.
Guild of Irish Lacemakers.
web site that has information about the organisation as well as brief articles
on Mountmellick
Embroidery and Youghal
Needlelace
History
of Mountmellick Embroidery an article provided by Mountmellick.net
which also hosts a page of examples
Landscapes
in White - Whitework Embroidery Eye Candy provided by the Embroiderers
Guild UK
Monochromatic
Embroidery: Blackwork, Whitework, Redwork, Bluework an illustrated
article provided by Andrea English of Needlecrafter.com
What
is Mountmellick Embroidery? An illustrated article on the history
of this type of white work provided by Island Ireland
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Embroidery Needles Tools Fabrics and Threads
CARON
Collection: produces an online magazine which has online lessons,
articles, patterns, and a gallery.
Different Fabrics an illustrated article on the different fabrics used in hand embroidery.
DMC Threads: Features
product information, history of DMC corporation and free charts. DMC conversion
charts and shopping list which you can print out and check off, project
of the month etc.
Edmar Company:The
web site of manufacturers of rayon thread used in Brazilian Embroidery.
Site has information on their thread, kits, and books, as well as tips
using their product.
Eight Steps for Choosing the Right Needleis well written article by Catherine Bracken on the topic of using the right needle to get the best effects with your stitches
Handy Needle Guide is a useful reference provided by Catherine Bracken
Kreinik
Online Thread Center Free projects, patterns product information,
tips on how to use metallic threads and free charts.
Maderia
Threads: UK Features product information.
Needlework and Embroidery Scissors offers some brief advice on choosing scissors for hand embroidery
Rajmahal
web supplier of Art Silk Threads, Sadi Threads, Shisha Glass, Metallics,
Cords, Tambour Hooks etc. This site provides information on using shisha
mirrors, metal
threads, and how to use their threads.
Shay
Pendray: Information which although it relates to cross stitch, answers
questions about the use of needles which can be applied to other embroidery.
Supplied by Needlecraft
showcase:
Stitching With a Hoop a brief article which covers the types of hoops available on the market and how to wrap a wooden hoop.
Stranded Cotton A brief article on the types of stranded cotton available, how to use it and how many strands to use on what fabric count
Tips for Stitching with Rayon provided by Edmar Threads
Variegated?
Space Dyed? Overdyed? Understand the Dyeing Process Behind Those Wonderful,
New Decorative Threads by Elaine Warner provided by American
Needlepoint Guild
Zweigart: Information
about their range of specialty fabrics, new products, a history of the
company, and free charts
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Using Waste Canvas
Using Waste Canvas by Linda Barraclough provides step by step illustrated instructions on using waste canvas on crazy quilted projects.
Waste Canvas A useful guide to the use of Waste Canvas in needlework
Stitching with Waste Canvas Useful tips and advice to the use of Waste Canvas in needlework
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Starting and Finishing work
Starting off Using the Loop Method - An illustrated article on how to start a thread using this method
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Embroidery tips and tricks, and other useful tools and advice
Charting
Simple Text for Needlework Article provided by Beth Katz
Self-contained
Fabric Computer when you know the stitch count height and width as
well as the fabric count, this page will compute the size of the design
area for your project. A very handy javascript driven calculator provided
by Beth Katz.
Simply
Embroidery by Maistreas Sîban nî Sheaghdha, an article
which covers some of the historical aspects of embroidery, planing and
researching a project, and transferring the pattern to fabric.
Tips
and Tricks: This is a page of links to information which is related
to embroidery. The articles are provided at the site of Martha
Beth Lewis, they include mounting fabric on a scroll frame, blocking,
cord and tassel making instructions.Also provided is other useful articles
such as Repetitive
Stress Injuries and Needlework and Copyright
and Needlework: on copyright issues and designing for embroidery.
Transferring
Designs to Fabric an article covering the 10 most common methods provided
by Andrea English of Needlecrafter.com
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