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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- The Embroidery Site Showcases the embroidery work of Janet Holehouse, based in Manchester, England.
- Needlecrafter.com Library of free needlecraft designs and patterns, how-to articles, and a stitch dictionary. Primary focus is embroidery.
- JMD Designs Embroidery history and information on many styles of embroidery, traditional and contemporary, embroidery tips and tutorials.
- Young Embroiderers Embroidery discovery space for children and anyone involved in textile art, craft and education.
- Armenian Embroidery Instructions and pictures of Armenian embroidery. Specifically Marash embroidery.
- Island Ireland: Mountmellick Embroidery Description and history of this style of Irish whitework embroidery. Samples.
- Crazy Quilt Embroidery Links to selected crazy quilt embroidery sites.
- Vinciolo's Les Singvliers Et Novveaux Povrtraicts (1587) A facsimile and some modern charts of an embroidery/lace pattern book from 1587.
- Jos Hendriks Embroidery History, characteristics and working methods of several embroidery styles, including Assisi embroidery. Free patterns.
- Flickr: Embroidery Group for posting pictures of in progress and finished works.
- Flickr: Embroidery and Science This group is to show examples of embroidery, textile and fibre art with a science and nature theme or base.
- Flickr: Embroidered Motifs 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.
- BellaOnline: Embroidery Megan McConnell writes about all forms of embroidery, from machine embroidery, to cross stitch. Articles and forums.
- Embroidery Methods Guide A guide on a variety of embroidery techniques, including cross stitch, Swedish huck weaving, punch needle, silk ribbon, blackwork, Hardanger, crewel, and machine embroidery.
- Victorian Embroidery and Crafts Embroidery and craft patterns and how-to's. Geared to hand embroidery.
- Mary Corbet's Needle 'N Thread Includes video tutorials for hand embroidery stitches, articles and reviews on needlework supplies, floss, fabric, and threads.
- Flickr: Seam / Couture - Embroidery A group with an image gallery for showing off embroidery work.
- Flickr: Embroidered Art Image gallery of embroidery as an art. Original designs.
- Johanna's Needlework Stitches Online stitch diagrams. Stitches and tips.
- Pin Tangle Embroidery projects, stitch directory, classes, and stitching challenges from Sharon B.
- Berlin Embroidery Offers a selection of hand embroidery tips and kits.
- Celtic Cross Stitch Celtic cross stitch basic introduction to patterns, designs and instructions
- Kalocsa Embroidery Kalocsa embroidery needlework is famous for its creative Hungarian hand embroidery patterns and designs.
- Vera Stoll Hardanger Design Information about Hardanger Embroidery. History and tutorial help.
- Jacqui McDonald Hand Embroidery Whitework, Jacobean, Blackwork, Stumpwork, Goldwork, Knotgardens & Canvasswork. Classes and information.
- Sew in Love An embroidery student shares her projects.
- Jean Fletcher's Stumpwork Samples of completed work and free patterns to download.
- 2smock Resource site which also sells kits.
- Brazilian Dimensional Embroidery Yahoo group organized for the advancement and education of those interested in Brazilian dimensional embroidery.
- Waterrose Handcrafted Obsession Blog discussing hand embroidered personal accessories and other topics. Using felt, wool, cotton and silk.
- Embroidery Illustrates and explores the imaginative ways embroidery has developed and is being used today. Archive of past articles and how to subscribe.
- EmbroWorld Offers free embroidery designs, tutorials, software, and articles.
- Chatelaine Designs Gallery of work embroidery and quilting work by Martina Rosenberg . Online classes.