EPC
Needleworking Department
Have you ever wanted to learn different types of needlework? This is the place to learn techniques for crafts such as blackwork, candlewicking, hardanger, redwork and ribbon embroidery, to name a few. We provide free project ideas, free patterns and free samples on various needlework crafts. In addition, the department offers links to the top cross stitch sites on the Internet as well as cross stitch calculators and floss conversion charts. Order supplies for your new craft through our online shopping center.

Free Item of the Week
Christmas Tree
Christmas tree cross stitch design - free. Debi Dawn Designs
Click the link above to view the free project.

Recommendations
Donna Kooler's 555 Cross-Stitch Sampler Motifs
Donna Kooler
Ecology Magnets in Plastic Canvas
Dick Martin, Leisure Arts

The Cross Stitcher (Magazine)

Recommend a Store
Do you have a crafts store that you would like to tell others about? We’re compiling a list of stores all over the globe (brick and mortar stores only, please) that our crafters love. Then you can shop at some new and interesting stores—in your neighborhood or around the world! 

It’s easy—just click on Contact Us and select Recommend a Store from the “Topic” pull-down menu. Remember to include the store’s name, address (at least city, state, country) and phone number. Once we verify the recommendation, we’ll add it to our list.

Shopping
eBay - CRAFTERS! Shop or Sell Craft Items.
Buy or sell supplies, kits and books for crochet, cross stitch, needle crafts, knitting, quilting, sewing, scrapbooking, painting and more at eBay! Click here to learn more.
Everything Plastic Canvas - Plastic Canvas Supplies
If you enjoy plastic canvas, you will enjoy a visit to Everything Plastic Canvas. This online store has plastic canvas sheets, yarn, needles, kits and more.
Joann Crafts Online Store - Lots and Lots of Craft Supplies
Joann.com is the official online store of craft supplies such as fabric, notions, yarn, scrapbooking, painting, cross stitch and more. Two Promotions: Get FREE SHIPPING on your order of $50 or more by using promo code SEPTFSA950 and 40% off regular price of one item by using promo code SEPTA940. Both offers valid until 9/15/09.
SHOP.COM - Hobbies & Crafts Department
Shop.com has lots of craft supplies from popular stores such as Herrschners, Oriental Trading, Crafty Needle, Mega Hobby and more. Shop by category or brand. Great Values!
The Stitchery
The Sitchery features hundreds of projects - cross stitch, needlepoint, plastic canvas, embroidery and much more. Flat-rate shipping only $5.95 on any size order - every day. CHECK THEM OUT!
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New Stuff
Floss Calculator - Cross Stitch Calculator
This calculators stitch area, fabric size, and suggested number of stands of floss. Crosstitch
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Calculators for Cross Stitchers
Floss Calculator - Cross Stitch Calculator
This calculator figures the stitch area, fabric size, suggested needle size, suggested number of strands of floss for stitching and backstitching and approximate number of skeins of floss. Hand Dyed Fibers
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Calculators for Cross Stitchers
Floss Calculator - Cross Stitch Calculator
This handy cross stitch calculator figures the size of stitch area, fabric size, suggested needle size, and suggested strands of floss for stitching and backstitching. Yarn Tree
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Calculators for Cross Stitchers
Stitches to Inches
Use this chart by Yarn Tree to determine the finished size of a design for various fabric counts. Yarn Tree
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Calculators for Cross Stitchers
DMC Flower Thread to Ginnie Thompson Flower Thread Conversion Chart
Ginnie Thompson Flower Thread Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Thread Conversion Charts
DMC Flower Thread to DMC Embroidery Floss Conversion Chart
DMC Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Thread Conversion Charts
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DMC Flower Floss to DMC Embroidery Floss Conversion Chart
A free conversion chart. Stitcher's Village
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Thread Conversion Charts
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Stitches to Inches
Use this chart by Yarn Tree to determine the finished size of a design for various fabric counts. Yarn Tree
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Cross Stitching > Thread Conversion Charts
Embroidery Lesson
Yesterday's Charm features basic embroidery and redwork lesson - how to transfer design, hoops, floss, stitches and more...
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Embroidery > Embroidery Tutorials
Embroidery Lesson
Yesterday's Charm features basic embroidery and redwork lesson - how to transfer design, hoops, floss, stitches and more...
Departments - Choose a category > Needlework > Other Needlework Techniques > Redwork Embroidery


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