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.
New Tutorials and Pages
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![CHRISTMAS]()
Create your Christmas decorations this year with free plastic canvas patterns. Decorate your tree, mantel, and table. Hang them from garland or give them as gifts or hostess gifts.
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![CHRISTMAS DESIGNS]()
Make beautiful Christmas cross stitch projects such as holiday ornaments, jar toppers, pictures, a pin cushion and more with the various patterns on this page.
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![Heart Ornament Perfect for Valentine's Day with Plastic Canvas]()
Learn how to make cute and unique plastic canvas heart Valentine's Day ornaments. Follow our easy tutorial and stitch your own heart using pre-cut canvas!
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![How to Start a Cross Stitch without a Knot]()
Learn how to start a cross stitch embroidery thread without using a knot.
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![How to Stitch a Plastic Canvas Coaster Pattern #2 (Plastic Canvas Circle)]()
Make a handy drink coaster using this free plastic canvas coaster pattern. It's quick and easy and will look great in the home!
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![How to Thread an Embroidery Needle (So EASY trick!)]()
This quick tip will have your tapestry needles threaded quickly and easily with a simple piece of paper!
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![How to Tie Off Embroidery Floss for Cross Stitch or Needlework]()
Here is a quick tip to neatly tie off embroidery floss at the back of a project without a knot.
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![Learn How to Make a French Knot on Plastic Canvas]()
Learn how to make the French knot stitch, one of the decorative plastic canvas stitches that is also used in embroidery.
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![Scotch Stitch Mug Rug Tutorial and Free Pattern]()
Create a scotch stitch plastic canvas mug rug with this free pattern and tutorial. Perfect for holding beverages, snacks, and as a decorative touch!
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![VALENTINE CRAFTS]()
These plastic canvas Valentine patterns will show the love this February. There are hearts-galore on totes, baskets, bookmarks, classroom mailboxes and so much more!
Trending this Week
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![PLASTIC CANVAS CRAFTS]()
This is the place for free plastic canvas crafts and patterns! See everyday and seasonal free plastic tissue box patterns, free patterns for accessories, organization, jewelry and much more.
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![Thread Conversion Charts]()
Find embroidery thread conversion charts for floss, wool, used for needlework. Conversion charts for brands DMC, Anchor, Bucilla, Cosmo Seasons and more.
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![Snowflake Christmas Ornament with Plastic Canvas]()
Bring in the holiday season with simple snowflake decorations. Our simple free little pattern makes a wonderful 3-dimensional snowflake ornament.
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![CROSS STITCH PATTERNS & PROJECTS]()
Free counted cross stitch patterns abound in this cross stitch directory. Included are over 300 cross stitch patterns and projects, including free cross stitch alphabet patterns.
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![600+ FREE PROJECTS & PATTERNS]()
Find over 600 FREE projects for cross stitch, plastic canvas, needlepoint, embroidery, blackwork, hardanger and more.
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![Finishing Ideas & Techniques]()
Discover the many exciting and unique techniques for finishing cross stitch, including framing cross stitch and finishing the back of your cross stitch.
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![Learn to Embroider the Algerian Eye Stitch]()
Learn how to embroider the Algerian Eye Stitch, also known as the Algerian Eyelet Stitch. This is a lovely star stitch.
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![How to End the Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to end the blanket stitch three different ways depending on layers of fabric and ending location.
New Stuff
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This tutorial is for making a cross stitch Christmas card. And you can download 6 free mini cross stitch patterns you can use to make your cross stitch Christmas cards!
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Hannanah Hand Makes
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Displaying your cross stitch creations! Learn several attractive ways to mount and frame your projects.
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RLROUSE Directory
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Upload an image to convert it to a simplified cross-stitch pattern in DMC thread colors. Choose larger sizes and more colors for a more life-like result.
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Wolfram Cloud
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Embroidery Library has redwork and vintage designs to stitch with your embroidery machine.
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Embroidery Library
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Needle Graphics
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Create your own cross titch charts easily with FlossCross. Import a photo or design from an empty canvas. It allows pattern charts to be exported to PDF files.
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FlossCross
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Free pattern for a gothic alphabet!
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Craft with Cartwright
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Alphabet featuring leaves.
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Craft with Cartwright
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Organise Your Thread Stash
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Craft with Cartwright
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This petite flower has so many applications. Simple and quick to complete with this free tutorial.
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Silk Ribbon Embroidery