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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Make beautiful Christmas cross stitch projects such as holiday ornaments, jar toppers, pictures, a pin cushion and more with the various patterns on this page.
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Looking for plastic canvas coaster and mug rug patterns? This page is full of a variety of whimsical, beautiful, and themed patterns to make wonderful coasters and mug rugs!
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Create a charming gift box ornament with our easy plastic canvas tutorial! Perfect for holiday decor or gifts, with step-by-step guidance and a YouTube video.
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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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Learn how to start a cross stitch embroidery thread without using a knot.
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This quick tip will have your tapestry needles threaded quickly and easily with a simple piece of paper!
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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 make the French knot stitch, one of the decorative plastic canvas stitches that is also used in embroidery.
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Create a scotch stitch plastic canvas mug rug with this free pattern and tutorial. Perfect for holding beverages, snacks, and as a decorative touch!
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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!
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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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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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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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Learn how to end the blanket stitch three different ways depending on layers of fabric and ending location.
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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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Find over 600 FREE projects for cross stitch, plastic canvas, needlepoint, embroidery, blackwork, hardanger and more.
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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.
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Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
New Stuff
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This article explains why they think you should consider binding your embroidery hoop.
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Stitch Floral
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If you want to learn how to embroider, Custesy Crafts had 10 beginner lessons from the essential supplies to basic embroidery stitches to finishing and washing the embroidery project.
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Cutesy Crafts
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In this blog post, you will discover the various types of different needles to help you choose the best one for your hand embroidery project.
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La Creative Mama
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In this short tutorial, the author explains to you why and how to bind your embroidery hoop.
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Polkadots & Blooms
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The blog post looks at two of the most common situations when you need to finish your embroidery thread.
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Stitch Floral
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This video will show you the best way to quickly and easily separate strands of embroidery floss without tangling.
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Needlepointers.com
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In this blog article, the author guides and recommends the best fabric for hand embroidery and why.
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Practical Embroidery
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Shops sell different size embroidery needles. Learn how to choose the right needle for your hand embroidery project.
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Beth Colletti Art & Design
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Find excellent tutorials of hand embroidery stitches, from the basics embroidery stitch such as the chain stitch, to the more advanced stitches such as the double herringbone stitch.
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Needlepointers.com
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Here you can see many video tutorials showing hand embroidery stitches and techniques.
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Needlepointers.com