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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![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.
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![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.
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![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.
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![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!
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![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
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![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.
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![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.
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![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.
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![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.
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![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
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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![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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![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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![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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![BLACKWORK PATTERNS]()
Here are the best free blackwork embroidery patterns showing classic Elizabethan monochromatic designs. Used to adorn cuffs, collars and hems of garments, today they make lovely designs to display.
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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.
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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.
New Stuff
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This page presents many examples of Assisi Embroidery.
From
String Or Nothing
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Several free assisi patterns - heart pattern, shamrock pattern, bunny pattern, gift pattern.
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Hobby Loco
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Try this free Assisi Embroidery Pattern.
From
Needlework Tips and Techniques
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From
Kreinik
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Kreinik has diagrams for doing three different Rhodes stitch - Rhodes Diamond, Rhodes Octagon, Rhodes Heart.
From
Kreinik
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How to Sashiko stitch.
From
A Threaded Needle
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A Sashiko stitch chart.
From
A Threaded Needle
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The satin stitch is used for filling in a design.
From
Kreink
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This free download contains three snowman embroidery patterns.
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American Patchwork and Quilting
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This page has drawings and written directions to create the spider web rose stitch, often used for flowers, spider webs, wheels, and circles.
From
Kreink