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.
Recent Videos and Tutorials
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![Chicken Scratch Christmas Tree Pattern]()
Free Chicken Scratch Christmas Tree Pattern - After embroidering, make it into a pillow, Christmas decoration, placemat, or potholder.
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![Colonial Knot Embroidery Tutorial]()
The colonial knot is a hand embroidery stitch. This embroidery knot creates a cute bobble on the fabric.
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![Cross Stitch Pullover Bib Project Idea]()
Baby cross stitch pullover bibs are thoughtful practical baby shower gifts for the mom-to-be or for the mom of a newborn. Or for your own baby.
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![How to do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
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.
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![How to Work the Backstitch in Embroidery]()
The backstitch is a basic outline stitch used in hand embroidery and cross stitch. This backstitch tutorial will help you master this embroidery stitch.
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![Kitty Candy Dish Plastic Canvas Pattern]()
DIY Candy Dish Plastic Canvas
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![Plastic Canvas Snowflakes]()
Let's celebrate winter with glistening snowflakes. Only simple inexpensive supplies are all you need to create these plastic canvas snowflakes.
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![Snow Buddies Embroidery Pattern]()
Hand embroider snowmen with these free patterns. Make them into a wall hanging, placemat, potholder, table runner, and Christmas tree ornaments.
Trending this Week
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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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![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.
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![Thread Color Charts & Checklists]()
Browse our extensive list of thread color charts for floss, beads and more. Including all major brands DMC, Anchor, Caron, JP Coats, Kreinik.
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![Candlewicking & Whitework]()
The nearly lost needlework called candlewicking or whitework is described and explained, with many links to various sources
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![Needlework Software]()
This page gives many links to needlework software for designing cross stitch, plastic canvas, tapestry, beadwork, knitting, and more.
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![How to make Patriotic Flag Coasters]()
How to make a patriotic flag coaster from plastic canvas. Free pattern.
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![Delightful Tissue Toppers]()
Plastic Canvas - Delightfu Tissue Toppers
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FOR PLASTIC CANVAS, CROSS STITCH AND PERFORATED PLASTIC PROJECTS
New Stuff
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When stitching is complete, almost every needlepoint canvas needs blocking to restore it to its original shape. Here are step-by-step instructions.
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Herrschners
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WikiHow has two methods to block or square up a finished needlepoint piece. Learn these two methods here.
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WikiHow
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When the tapestry/needlepoint design is finished most canvas work will need to be blocked. Learn how to attach and block the canvas on a blocking board.
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DMC
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Instructions on how to block your needlepoint.
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ZIVA Needlepoint Designs
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Video and how-to instructions on how to block needlepoint.
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Unwind Studio
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Learn how to use needlepoint blocking to straighten out needlepoint canvases and make them lie flat to look their best.
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World of Needlepoint
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Learn about the different types of needlepoint canvases.
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Needlework Tips and Techniques
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We sometimes face this question “How do I repair a hole in my unstitched needlepoint canvas?” There are two ways to fix the problem. Learn more here.
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Nuts About Needlepoint
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Why and how to use stretcher bars and frames to work smooth, neat stitches.
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The Spruce Crafts
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Which needlepoint canvas should you use?
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Needlepoint For Fun