Needlework
See Also: Crafts, Fiber and Fabric Arts, Knitting
The Sampler Collection
View around 64 images of needlework samplers from the Wisconsin Historical Museum collections.
The Needlepoint Museum
Collection of unique and unusual works of art done in needlepoint.
Organizations
National Network of Embroidery Professionals
A non-profit organization offering study and preservation of the heritage and art of embroidery, also houses an embroidery museum and distributes needlework related publications.
Embroiderers' Guild, UK
Craft association and educational organization that offers exhibitions, lectures, workshops and more in the UK and overseas, also has a museum collection and a picture library.
American Needlepoint Guild
A non-profit organization that provides educational and cultural development through the art of needlepoint.
ANG: American Needlepoint Guild
A non-profit organization dedicated to the fine art of needlepoint.
National Academy of Needlearts
An organization dedicated to the advancement of embroidery as an art form.
Resources
Dictionary of Stitches
Online stitch dictionary provided by Sharon Boggon, teaches how to hand stitch many of the popular needlework stitches and assists in increasing hand embroidery skills, illustrated with step by step instructions.
NeedleWork.com
Collection of patterns for needlepoint and cross-stiching.
JPF Crochet Club
Crochet site with over 700 original patterns.
Country Bumpkin Publications
Sells embroidery products and provides blogs, patterns and other resources.
Nancy Hearne, Designs
Published designer's studio extention featuring knit, crochet, and cross stitch designs.
