Needlework

The term "needlework" is used to describe a variety of crafts that use a needle and colored floss or yarn to stitch. Yet while needlework crafts are based on the same concept, there are differences that set each type of needlework apart.

The world of needlework is broad and totally inspiring. It includes embroidery, sashiko, needlepoint, counted cross stitch and crewel.

These tips were initially published on their own pages and moved here to make one handy reference sheet. You’ll find info for cleaning & care of needlework, transferring patterns, a clever idea for a thread organizer and more. Enjoy!

I learned how to embroider by hand a long, long time ago, and still love the craft. In addition to my own stitching, I enjoy teaching others the joy that embroidery can bring, just as my grandmothers taught me.

A web site of resources for stitchery enthusiasts providing decorative patterns and designs for needlepoint, cross-stitch and other forms of decorative stitching.

Choose needlework patterns from Annie's and you can create home décor items, thoughtful gifts, and other crafty projects to keep or give.

Learn how to needlepoint with easy instructions and a visual guide.

Easy to follow needlepoint instructions for learning how to needlepoint in minutes.

If you are new to needlepoint, this page features articles, tips and techniques to help get you started. In no time at all you will be creating beautiful needlepoint projects by learning just a few basics.

The first step in our hand embroidery for beginners course, learn how to embroider names and letters.

How to Do Needlepoint. Needlepoint is used to make designs that can be finished as key chains, belts, pillows, bookmarks, stockings, belt buckles, or almost anything.

Needlepoint is an ancient craft that can be very difficult to learn without proper guidance. Once you do learn how to needlepoint, you can use it to beautify nearly any item made out of fabric. Needlepointing takes time, skill and creativity, but once you get the basics down, you'll soon be making gorgeous crafts for your home, for your friends and family or even to sell.

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Needlework is a broad term for the handicrafts of decorative sewing and textile arts. Anything that uses a needle for construction can be called needlework.