Nordic Needle http://www.nordicneedle.com/
PR: 4
A world-wide business specializing in hardanger embroidery, counted cross stitch, silk ribbon embroidery, Brazilian embroidery, tatting, and other fine embroideries. Over 19,000 needlework items. - |
The Angels Nook http://www.theangelsnook.com/
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Quality cross stitch and needlework kits, charts and patterns. Available in counted and stamped cross stitch, needlepoint, embroidery, punch needle, felt kits and more. - |
Keepsake NeedleArts http://www.keepsakeneedlearts.com/
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Beginner through advanced needlework kits for crewel, cross stitch, embroidery, punchneedle and more. Retail location in New Hampshire, USA. - |
The Coleshill Collection http://www.coleshillcollection.co.uk/
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Needlework kits and accessories. Kits available to make cross stitch greeting cards, cross stitch samplers, crewel embroidery, stumpwork embroidery, needlepoint tapestry and more. UK based. - |
Art for the Needle http://www.artfortheneedle.com/
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Fine art needlecraft in cross stitch, needlepoint, candlewicking and embroidery. - |
Thread Express http://threadexpress.com/
PR: 3
Thread Express offers an enormous selection of threads, tools and other items for the fiber artist, needleworker, fly tyer, quilter and craftsperson. Supplies for crazy quilting, cross stitch, embroidery, needlepoint, punchneedle, redwork and silk work. - |
Needlework Tips and Techniques from Carol Leather http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/
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Beginner and advanced tips and techniques for cross stitch, blackwork, hardanger and many other types of needlework. Try our free projects and have a go yourself with Carol's expert guidance. - |
Northwest Needlework http://www.northwestneedlework.com/
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Northwest Needlework offers a wide range of cross stitch pattern books, needlework kits, fabrics, threads and supplies for the needlework crafter. - |
The Iron Kettle http://www.needleworkparadise.com/
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Supplies for knitting, crocheting, cross stitch, and crewel including accessories, kits, top-quality wool, yarns, fabrics, specialty threads, buttons, charms, books and magazines. - |
Renaissance Dyeing http://www.renaissancedyeing.com
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Renaissance Dyeing is a small French family concern, specializing in naturally hand dyed yarn, fine crewel embroidery thread and wool dyed using natural plant dyes. All this is done by hand by craftspeople, not industrialists. - |
Needleworks http://www.cu-needleworks.com/
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Needleworks carries a full line of knitting products, needlepoint products, and cross-stitch products. Retail shop based in Illinois, USA. - |
the hook and i http://www.hookandi.com/
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Crewel kits, knitting, needlepoint, smocking and yarns for knitting and crochet. Retail shop based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA. - |
Stitch Away http://www.stitchaway.com/
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Cross stitch accessories and needlepoint accessories secure needlework fabric taut for stitching projects. Cross stitch floor stands and needlepoint floor stands and other needlework supplies featured. - |
Jeanette Crews Designs http://www.jeanettecrews.com/
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Thousands of designs and patterns for cross stitch, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, quilting, fabric crafting and more. - |
Art-Stitch http://www.art-stitch.com/
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Counted cross stitch and needlepoint specializing in art nouveau, arts and crafts, and art deco themes. Needleworkers can create stitched artworks incorporating the vibrant colors, graceful lines, and beauty of the arts of Europe and America at the turn - |
Sew Exciting http://www.sewexciting.com/
PR: 3
Top quality needlepoint kits, counted cross stitch kits, embroidery kits, printed needlepoint canvases, cross stitch charts and needlepoint yarn. UK based. - |
Needlework Plus http://www.needleworkplus.com/
PR: 3
Cross stitching and needlepoint supplies. Needlework Plus supplies reputable brands such as DMC, Mill Hill, Kreinik, Caron Collection, Thread Gatherer, Weeks Dye Works, Sampler threads, Anchor Floss, SJ Beads, YLI silks and many more at discount prices. - |
Merribee Needlearts http://www.merribee.com/
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Based in Texas, USA, Merribee Needlearts provides needlework supplies including books and accessories, canvasses, crochet hooks, knitting needles, kits, thread and yarn. - |
Village Needlework http://www.villageneedlework.com/
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Offers a variety of needlepoint and cross stitch supplies, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. - |
Scottish Needlework http://www.scottishneedlework.co.uk/
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Scottish needlework offering secure online ordering of a wide selection of needlework products from kits to general supplies. - |
Review of the Hidden Secrets Of NeedleworkI hope this article brings to those who appreciate the real value, the joys of creating pretty and exquisite pieces of work from vintage, old-fashioned craft patterns. |
Long Stitch - The Beginner's Dream StitchHave you ever wanted to learn needlepoint, but just don't know where or how to begin? If you have an interest in needle crafts, you have probably visited an assortment of websites dealing with the subject. Or, you may have researched the subject the old-fashioned way, through your local library and bookstore. There are numerous sources available on the subject. You've probably scanned through some of the informational resources and found, literally, hundreds of stitches listed. |
The Five Basic Types of Needlepoint StitchesOne of most confusing aspects of learning needlepoint is deciphering the many stitches that are available. If you are working from a kit, it generally isn't a problem. Each kit will specify which stitches should be used and where. However, if you are creating your own project from scratch, where do you go to get help? At stitchopedia.com needlepoint stitches are separated by type and each stitch is explained and demonstrated. The following is a breakdown of the types of stitches available: |
