Needlework
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Needlework
Needlework is a term which conjures up images of yesteryear, when it embraced all textile arts created with a needle. This included knitting and crotchet. Today however the term is usually applied to the many forms of hand embroidery.
Hand work of any sort, takes time and practice but in busy time pressed world needlework is developing a new look. Needlework in the 21st century, links itself to the DIY and hand crafting movement. There are many needlework resources online and this page aims to collate them together in one place.
Hand work of any sort, takes time and practice but in busy time pressed world needlework is developing a new look. Needlework in the 21st century, links itself to the DIY and hand crafting movement. There are many needlework resources online and this page aims to collate them together in one place.
Resources online
- Stitch
- Stitch Magazine hosted by the Embroiderer's Guild (UK) contains articles on the collection, techniques, stitches and projects.
- Caron Collection
- Caron Collection Magazine with articles on design, On-line lessons and contemporary techniques are featured. Feature Column: provides a monthly column and a gallery. Archived articles and projects are also on the site.
- Needlework News on Craft Gossip
- Denise Felton keeps track of all the needlework news from free pattern offers, products, and events
- Needle N' Thread
- A comprehensive list of articles written by Mary Corbet who provides numerous resources, tips and technique advice
- Pin Tangle
- Pin Tangle tracks online resources, news and information which relate to contemporary and historical textiles, embroidery and crazy quilting.
- All Fiber Arts
- All Fiber Arts a large weaving and spinning resource website edited by Päivi Suomi. The site includes over 1000 pages of resources, free patterns and instructions for weaving, spinning, dyeing, knitting, crochet, felting, papermaking, needlepoint, and sewing. Also the site hosts a Discussion Forum and Chat rooms.
- Crafts at Bella online
- A directory and site of resources which publishes feature articles, newsletters, hosts chat forums and provides an RSS feed.
- Fabrics.net
- A large site with general, conservation and historical information about needlework and fabric.
Stitch Dictionaries and Glossaries
Collections of stitches and how to do them
- sharon b's Stitch Dictionary
- A dictionary of needlework and embroidery stitches illustrated with step by step photographs. To assist those who are new to the craft of hand embroidery each stitch is categorised as to the degree of difficulty.
- Rissa's Pieces Stitch Dictionary
- This collection of stitches which also includes beaded stitches
- Johanna Cormier's Embroidery Stitch Diagrams
- A good collection of hand drawn stitch diagrams by Johanna Cormier
- Crochet at Annies Attic
- Directions are illustrated with clear step by step drawings and often videos accompany the stitch which you have the choice of downloding.
- Knitting Stitch Patterns
- This site acts as a guide to the hundreds of ways to combine knitting stitches to form different designs. It includes reversible patterns which look identical on both sides
- Glossary Of Knitting Terms
- A Glossary of terms used in knitting patterns
- Knitting Abbreviations
- Abbreviations used in knitting
Needlework on Flickr
There are many contemporary needleworkers who post their successes on Flickr. Browse for inspiration.
Lace
- Arachne web
- This is a site which is dedicated to lace making provided by Liz Reynolds who is particularly enthusiastic about 16th and early 17 century laces.
- International Old Lacers
- A website which has information about the organisation, patterns and links to suppliers, magazines, museums, members' web pages, and images of members' work.
- Guild of Irish Lacemakers
- A website that has information about the organisation as well as brief articles on Irish Lace
- Lace Museum and Guild
- A non-profit organization devoted solely to lace which showcases a collection of lace examples, lace tools, books and other materials covering the history of lace.
- The Structures of Antique Lace
- Antique Lace the personal collection of Marla Mallett a textile researcher. This site is well illustrates and documented with a good bibliography.
- Lacemaking and its History
- A well illustrated, researched and annotated site covering all types of lace
Tatting
- This n Tat
- A huge resource for those interested in tatting. The site contains instructions on how to tat, lessons and patterns and tips.
- Tattered
- A site devoted to tatting with particularly clear illustrated instructions on how to tatt. It also houses patterns and tips on tatting.
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