Needleworking Department
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.
New Tutorials and Pages
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![Cable Stitch Embroidery Tutorial (Hand Embroidery Stitch)]()
Learn how to stitch the cable stitch in embroidery with our video and photo tutorial. This stitch is used to outline.
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![CHRISTMAS]()
Create your Christmas decorations this year with free plastic canvas patterns. Decorate your tree, mantel, and table. Hang them from garland or give them as gifts or hostess gifts.
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![Heart Ornament Perfect for Valentine's Day with Plastic Canvas]()
Learn how to make cute and unique plastic canvas heart Valentine's Day ornaments. Follow our easy tutorial and stitch your own heart using pre-cut canvas!
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![How to Start a Cross Stitch without a Knot]()
Learn how to start a cross stitch embroidery thread without using a knot.
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![How to Stitch a Plastic Canvas Coaster Pattern #2 (Plastic Canvas Circle)]()
Make a handy drink coaster using this free plastic canvas coaster pattern. It's quick and easy and will look great in the home!
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![How to Stitch Plastic Canvas Coasters Pattern #1 (Plastic Canvas Circles)]()
Learn how to make a delightful drink coaster using circles of plastic canvas and yarn. Time to get creative with some fun plastic canvas shapes!
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![How to Tie Off Embroidery Floss for Cross Stitch or Needlework]()
Here is a quick tip to neatly tie off embroidery floss at the back of a project without a knot.
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![Learn how to Embroider the Chevron Stitch (Hand Embroidery Stitch)]()
Follow the steps in this tutorial to make the fancy chevron stitch. This decorative stitch can be done on cross stitch or embroidery.
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![Learn How to Make a French Knot on Plastic Canvas]()
Learn how to make the French knot stitch, one of the decorative plastic canvas stitches that is also used in embroidery.
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![VALENTINE CRAFTS]()
These plastic canvas Valentine patterns will show the love this February. There are hearts-galore on totes, baskets, bookmarks, classroom mailboxes and so much more!
Trending this Week
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![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.
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![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.
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![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.
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![600+ FREE PROJECTS & PATTERNS]()
Find over 600 FREE projects for cross stitch, plastic canvas, needlepoint, embroidery, blackwork, hardanger and more.
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![Bargello Needlepoint]()
Learn all about Bargello needlepoint, also known as Florentine, with detailed tutorials, stitch instructions, and free Bargello needlepoint patterns.
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![How to Blanket Stitch around Corners]()
This blanket stitch by hand tutorial shows how to embroidery blanket stitch corners.
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![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.
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![How to End the Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to end the blanket stitch three different ways depending on layers of fabric and ending location.
New Stuff
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This tutorial is for making a cross stitch Christmas card. And you can download 6 free mini cross stitch patterns you can use to make your cross stitch Christmas cards!
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Hannanah Hand Makes
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Upload an image to convert it to a simplified cross-stitch pattern in DMC thread colors. Choose larger sizes and more colors for a more life-like result.
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Wolfram Cloud
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Make your own text design for cross-stitch or backstitch with this online cross-stitch text generator tool. Enter your text, and this tool will chart the design.
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StitchPoint
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Needle Graphics
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Create your own cross titch charts easily with FlossCross. Import a photo or design from an empty canvas. It allows pattern charts to be exported to PDF files.
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FlossCross
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The Pattern Wizard will create free patterns for Beading, Crochet, Cross Stitch, and Knitting!
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Free Pattern Wizard
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PCStitch is a popular design tool for creating counted cross-stitch patterns. They allow you to download it and try it out yourself, at no cost or obligation, to see if the software is for you.
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PC Stitch
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With this online free software tool, you can convert a picture into a cross-stitch embroidery pattern. Just upload your favorite picture, determine the number of stitches as well as the color palette of embroidery floss and let pixel stitch do the work for you.
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Pixel Stitch
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Sullivans USA offers conversion charts to change out its thread colors to DMC.
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Cyber Stitchers
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Weeks hand-dyed floss may vary in color so this conversion chart often lists multiple colors for each conversion. Choose the color that matches better.
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Stitch N Things