Directory of Embroidery Resources

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Embellishing fabric with fancy needlework. There are a variety of different stitches and different kinds of embroidery such as crewel, blackwork and Brazilian. Embroidery is used a lot in creating quilts, especially crazy quilts.

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Resources in This Category

• 2smock

  http://www.2smock.com/
  Resource site which also sells kits.

• Armenian Embroidery

  http://armenianembroidery.tripod.com/
  Instructions and pictures of Armenian embroidery. Specifically Marash embroidery.

• BellaOnline: Embroidery

  http://www.bellaonline.com/site/Embroidery
  Megan McConnell writes about all forms of embroidery, from machine embroidery, to cross stitch. Articles and forums.

• Berlin Embroidery

  http://www.berlinembroidery.com/
  Offers a selection of hand embroidery tips and kits.

• Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery

  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Braziliandimensionalembroidery/
  Yahoo group organized for the advancement and education of those interested in Brazilian dimensional embroidery.

• Celtic Cross Stitch

  http://www.mycelticcrossstitch.com/
  Celtic cross stitch basic introduction to patterns, designs and instructions

• Chatelaine Designs

  http://chatelaine.de/
  Gallery of work embroidery and quilting work by Martina Rosenberg . Online classes.

• Crazy Quilt Embroidery

  http://webhome.idirect.com/~gaga1/castlefield1/links.html
  Links to selected crazy quilt embroidery sites.

• Embroidery

  http://embroidery.embroiderersguild.com/
  Illustrates and explores the imaginative ways embroidery has developed and is being used today. Archive of past articles and how to subscribe.

• Embroidery Methods Guide

  http://www.embroidery-methods.com/
  A guide on a variety of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch, Swedish huck weaving, punch needle, silk ribbon, blackwork, Hardanger, crewel, and machine embroidery.

• EmbroWorld

  http://www.embroworld.com/
  Offers free embroidery designs, tutorials, software, and articles.

• Flickr: Embroidered Art

  http://www.flickr.com/groups/embroidered_art/
  Image gallery of embroidery as an art. Original designs.

• Flickr: Embroidered Motifs

  http://flickr.com/groups/em/
  Photos of motifs embroidered by hand. Any technique: traditional embroidery, thread painting, red/ gold/ black work, silk ribbon embroidery, waste canvas work, Brazilian embroidery, stump work.

• Flickr: Embroidery

  http://www.flickr.com/groups/embroideredstuff/
  Group for posting pictures of in progress and finished works.

• Flickr: Embroidery and Science

  http://www.flickr.com/groups/79266642@N00/
  This group is to show examples of embroidery, textile and fibre art with a science and nature theme or base.

• Flickr: Seam / Couture - Embroidery

  http://www.flickr.com/groups/48261323@N00/
  A group with an image gallery for showing off embroidery work.

• Island Ireland: Mountmellick Embroidery

  http://islandireland.com/Pages/folk/mountmellick/embroidery.html
  Description and history of this style of Irish whitework embroidery. Samples.

• Jacqui McDonald Hand Embroidery

  http://www.hand-embroidered.co.uk/
  Whitework, Jacobean, Blackwork, Stumpwork, Goldwork, Knotgardens & Canvasswork. Classes and information.

• Jean Fletcher's Stumpwork

  http://members.tripod.com/~jeanfletch/
  Samples of completed work and free patterns to download.

• JMD Designs

  http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/
  Embroidery history and information on many styles of embroidery, traditional and contemporary, embroidery tips and tutorials.

• Johanna's Needlework Stitches

  http://www.fidella.com/webstitch/
  Online stitch diagrams. Stitches and tips.

• Jos Hendriks Embroidery

  http://www.stitchstitch.info/
  History, characteristics and working methods of several embroidery styles, including Assisi embroidery. Free patterns.

• Kalocsa Embroidery

  http://www.kalocsa-embroidery.com/
  Kalocsa embroidery needlework is famous for its creative Hungarian hand embroidery patterns and designs.

• Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread

  http://www.needlenthread.com/
  Includes video tutorials for hand embroidery stitches, articles and reviews on needlework supplies, floss, fabric, and threads.

• Needlecrafter.com

  http://www.needlecrafter.com/
  Library of free needlecraft designs and patterns, how-to articles, and a stitch dictionary. Primary focus is embroidery.

• Pin Tangle

  http://www.pintangle.com/
  Embroidery projects, stitch directory, classes, and stitching challenges from Sharon B.

• Sew in Love

  http://sew-in-love.blogspot.com/
  An embroidery student shares her projects.

• The Embroidery Site

  http://www.embroidery.org.uk/
  Showcases the embroidery work of Janet Holehouse, based in Manchester, England.

• Vera Stoll Hardanger Design

  http://www.hardanger-stoll.com/?page=home&language=us
  Information about Hardanger Embroidery. History and tutorial help.

• Victorian Embroidery and Crafts

  http://www.victorian-embroidery-and-crafts.com/
  Embroidery and craft patterns and how-to's. Geared to hand embroidery.

• Vinciolo's Les Singvliers Et Novveaux Povrtraicts (1587)

  http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/vinciolo/
  A facsimile and some modern charts of an embroidery/lace pattern book from 1587.

• Waterrose Handcrafted Obsession

  http://waterrosez.blogspot.com/
  Blog discussing hand embroidered personal accessories and other topics. Using felt, wool, cotton and silk.

• Young Embroiderers

  http://www.hiraeth.com/ytg/
  Embroidery discovery space for children and anyone involved in textile art, craft and education.

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