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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![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.
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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.
Trending this Week
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![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.
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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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![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 & 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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![Finishing Ideas & Techniques]()
Discover the many exciting and unique techniques for finishing cross stitch, including framing cross stitch and finishing the back of your cross stitch.
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![Plastic Canvas Stitches: Learn the Double Cross Stitch also known as the Smyrna Stitch]()
Learn how to stitch the double cross stitch on plastic canvas. This wonderful filler stitch is also known as the Smyrna Stitch.
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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
Free Items of the Week
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With plastic canvas, stitch up some alphabetic tags. They’re perfect to use as room decor, strung together as a garland, or as a monogrammed gift tag!
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Homemade Charlotte
New Stuff
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What is Bunka embroidery? This article has a brief description.
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Musical Expert
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Learn Bunka punch needle embroidery with this video.
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You Tube
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In this blog post, find the definitions of the various canvases available on the market and when to use them.
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Needlepoint Teacher
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Here this a tutorial on how to use needle and thread to secure the needlepoint canvas to a board that then can be framed.
From
Needlepoint Teacher
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A free punch needle pattern.
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Bright Star Productions
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If you have trouble threading a needle with floss or yarn, this method makes it easy.
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Needlepointers.com Associate
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This post explains how to stitch on Penelope needlepoint canvas.
From
Needlepoint For Fun
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Stitching needlepoint rugs and large wall hangings may require joining canvases together. Learn how here.
From
Needlepoint Teacher
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The Star Octagon Stitch is worked in two parts - the octagon portion first and then the Smyrna cross stitch. Learn how to make this stitch here.
From
KC Needlepoint
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You have many options to use when transferring your motif on canvas. Some are very poor choices and others are great. Let's take a look at the options.
From
Needlepoint Teacher