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Have you ever wanted to learn different types of needlework?

This is the place to learn techniques for crafts such as blackwork, candlewicking, hardanger, redwork and ribbon embroidery, to name a few.

We provide free project ideas, free patterns and free samples on various needlework crafts. In addition, the department offers links to the top cross stitch sites on the Internet as well as cross stitch calculators and floss conversion charts.

Order supplies for your new craft through our online shopping center.

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  • Assisi Embroidery

    Assisi Embroidery

    Learn the history of Assisi work embroidery and find lovely Assisi embroidery free patterns to make this unique form of embroidery where the design is blank and the background is filled with stitches.

  • Embroidery Stitch Guide

    Embroidery Stitch Guide

    Find excellent tutorials of hand embroidery stitches, from the basics of the chain stitch, to the more advanced stitches such as the double herringbone stitch.

  • How to Begin Stitching on Plastic Canvas (Plastic Canvas Stitches)

    How to Begin Stitching on Plastic Canvas (Plastic Canvas Stitches)

    Learn one of the plastic canvas basics of anchoring yarn when beginning a plastic canvas project.

  • How to Embroider a French Knot Embroidery Stitch

    How to Embroider a French Knot Embroidery Stitch

    Learn how to make a hand embroidery French knot to add a sweet detail to embroidery work. This stitch is quite simple once it has been practiced!



  • How to Make a Felt Flower Bookmark with Penny Rug Circles

    How to Make a Felt Flower Bookmark with Penny Rug Circles

    Learn how to make a felt flower bookmark with penny rug circles. This felt flower bookmark is easy to make and an ideal gift for any book lover, Mother's Day

  • Lazy Daisy Stitch for Hand Embroidery

    Lazy Daisy Stitch for Hand Embroidery

    Learn the hand embroidery lazy daisy stitch with this step-by-step tutorial. This embroidery stitch is a lovely petal shape for flowers and leaves.

  • Lazy Daisy Stitch on Plastic Canvas

    Lazy Daisy Stitch on Plastic Canvas

    Learn to sew the Lazy Daisy stitch on plastic canvas. This stitch is pretty embellishment stitch for plastic canvas work.

  • Learn to Embroider the Algerian Eye Stitch

    Learn to Embroider the Algerian Eye Stitch

    Learn how to embroider the Algerian Eye Stitch, also known as the Algerian Eyelet Stitch. This is a lovely star stitch.



  • NEEDLE FELTING

    NEEDLE FELTING

    Find needle felting projects for all levels! There are some wonderful and easy needle felting ideas, along with a wide range of needle felting projects for this fun craft.

  • Needle Felting

    Needle Felting

    Learn all about needle felting, with basic tutorials showing how to needle felt, an introduction to needle felting supplies, and all of the information to get started with this fun and creative craft

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  • PLASTIC CANVAS CRAFTS

    PLASTIC CANVAS CRAFTS

    This is the place for free plastic canvas crafts and patterns! See everyday and seasonal free plastic tissue box patterns, free patterns for accessories, organization, jewelry and much more.

  • Alphabet Patterns & Text Generators (FREE)

    Alphabet Patterns & Text Generators (FREE)

    Click to find a list of cross-stitch alphabet patterns & text generators for use in needlework patterns. Perfect for personalizing gifts or stitching favorite quotes.

  • CROSS STITCH PATTERNS & PROJECTS

    CROSS STITCH PATTERNS & PROJECTS

    Free counted cross stitch patterns abound in this cross stitch directory. Included are over 300 cross stitch patterns and projects, including free cross stitch alphabet patterns.

  • Thread Conversion Charts

    Thread Conversion Charts

    Find embroidery thread conversion charts for floss, wool, used for needlework. Conversion charts for brands DMC, Anchor, Bucilla, Cosmo Seasons and more.



  • Cross-stitch & Needlework Pattern Generators

    Cross-stitch & Needlework Pattern Generators

    Click for 20+ of the best cross-stitch and needlework pattern maker applications. Create your own patterns for cross-stitch or needlework with these free and paid pattern generators.

  • Snowflake Christmas Ornament with Plastic Canvas

    Snowflake Christmas Ornament with Plastic Canvas

    Bring in the holiday season with simple snowflake decorations. Our simple free little pattern makes a wonderful 3-dimensional snowflake ornament.

  • How to End the Blanket Stitch

    How to End the Blanket Stitch

    Learn how to end the blanket stitch three different ways depending on layers of fabric and ending location.

  • FINISHING TECHNIQUES

    FOR PLASTIC CANVAS, CROSS STITCH AND PERFORATED PLASTIC PROJECTS



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