Embroidery | Art Directory

Armenian Embroidery
Instructions and pictures of Armenian embroidery. Specifically Marash embroidery. Step by step pictures and instructions.
http://armenianembroidery.tripod.com/

BellaOnline: Embroidery
Articles, discussion, newsletter, projects and book reviews on all types of embroidery.
http://www.bellaonline.com/site/embroidery

Clara Fitzgerald's Needlecraft Notes
Stitching tips on embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint and hardanger with animated stitch diagrams.
http://homepage.mac.com/cfitzgerald/Needle/

Clare's Medieval Embroidery Page
History of Medieval and Renaissance embroidery, recommended books, and embroidery links.
http://users.planetc.com/new.html

Crazy Quilt Embroidery
Links to selected crazy quilt embroidery sites.
http://webhome.idirect.com/~gaga1/castlefield1/links.html

Creative Textiles
Contemporary embroidery wall hangings with techniques, samples, links page and guest book.
http://www.textilearts.net/members/jillsmith/

Embroidery Forum
Discussion forums for those looking for embroidery & those who perform commercial or home embroidery. Includes topics on apparel, machines, and tips.
http://personalizedmementos.com/v-web/bulletin/bb/index.php

Embroidery Lover
Links to embroidery services. Also a bulletin board.
http://embroiderylover.com

Embroidery Samples
Ideas for combining stitches.
http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/crazy/embdsamp.htm

Embroidery Tips
Offers a selection of tips from Berlin Embroidery Designs.
http://www.berlinembroidery.com/embroiderytips.htm

Island Ireland: Mountmellick Embroidery
Description and history of this style of Irish whitework embroidery. Samples.
http://islandireland.com/Pages/folk/mountmellick/embroidery.html

JMD Designs
Embroidery history and information on many styles of embroidery, traditional and contemporary, embroidery tips and hints. Free Raised Embroidery online workshop.
http://www.jmddesigns.co.nz/

Johanna's Needlework Stitches
Online stitch diagrams. Stitches and tips.
http://webstitch.designwest.com/

Leisa's Stumpwork
Definition and simple examples of stumpwork embroidery with a bibliography of reference books on the subject.
http://www.refalo.com/bobbinlace/stumpwork.html

Needle Maid Designs
This site offers free designs and detailed instructions for a variety of pulled-thread, surface, and edge stitches.
http://www.needlemaid.com

Needlecrafter.com
Library of free needlecraft designs and patterns, how-to articles, and a stitch dictionary. Primary focus is embroidery.
http://www.needlecrafter.com

Pretty Impressive Stuff: Rissa's Pieces
Online stitch dictionary, articles and information on embroidery and related form of needle art, free patterns and instructions.
http://www.prettyimpressivestuff.com/

Russian Punch Embroidery
Offers history, tips, instructions and designs for the craft.
http://russianembroidery.com/

Sharon Boggon's Collection of Embroidery Stitches
Online stitch dictionary features step by step, illustrated instructions for each stitch listed.
http://inaminuteago.com/stitchindex.html