The Embroidery Site

Showcases the embroidery work of Janet Holehouse and Maria Walker, based in Manchester, England.
http://www.embroidery.org.uk/

Clara Fitzgerald's Needlecraft Notes

Stitching tips on embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint and hardanger with animated stitch diagrams.
http://homepage.mac.com/cfitzgerald/Needle/

Wonderful Stitches

Resources for stitchery enthusiasts providing decorative patterns and designs for needlepoint, cross-stitch and other forms of decorative stitching. From the Needlework Gazette.
http://www.needlework.com/

Creative Textiles

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

Young Embroiderers

Embroidery discovery space for children and anyone involved in textile art, craft and education.
http://www.hiraeth.com/ytg/

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

Evenweave Fabricstabbers Webring

This ring is a collection of websites of stitchers of counted cross stitch, hardanger, drawn thread, pulled thread, counted canvas, crewel, and other forms of stitchery.
http://www.dm.net/~marg/evenweave.htm

2Busy Stitching

Features basic embroidery instructions, history and a selection of free charts.
http://www.2busystitching.com/

Threads for Heads

Instructions and tips for the home machine embroidery of caps and hat using the Hoop-it-all. Free Pes samples. Custom digitizing. Bernina, and hoop-it-all instruction.
http://members.aol.com/marygazo/index.htm

Stitch On Line

E-zine of embroidery history and trends. All issues are available online.
http://www.skinnersisters.com/stitch/index.html

Stitch Chat

From The Caron Collection. Message boards for stitchers to chat and exchange ideas.
http://www.caron-net.com/message_board/

Needlecrafter.com

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

Simply Embroidery

History, planning, tools and instructions for embroidery as an art.
http://members.aol.com/tbyrnes883/armonye/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/

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

Vinciolo's Les Singvliers Et Novveaux Povrtraicts (1587)

A facsimile and some modern charts of an embroidery/lace pattern book from 1587.
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/vinciolo/

Suite 101: Punch Needle Embroidery

Information about this technique which uses a punch needle to make raised, looped designs on fabric. Collection of related articles and links.
http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/punch_needle_embroidery

Moot House Designs

Offers needlepoint kits with bird, animal, geometrical designs.
http://www.tapestry-designs.co.uk/

Punchcraft

Offers a wide range of punchcraft kits and punchtools.
http://www.punchcraft.uk.com/

Island Ireland: Mountmellick Embroidery

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

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

Embroidery @ BellaOnline

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

SUMMARIES Embroidery

Machine embroidery links and free designs
http://www.summaries-online.com/

Artistry in Stitching

Collection of articles on different kinds of embroidery.
http://needlearts.com/articles/articles.htm

Crazy Quilt Embroidery

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

XQ Silk Hand Embroidery

Vietnam traditional hand embroidery. History, image gallery of the works, company information.
http://www.xqhandembroidery.com/

Russian Punch Embroidery

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

Armenian Embroidery

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

Pretty Impressive Stuff, DBA 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/

Suzhou Fine Embroidery

From the studio of Lu Zengliang, designer, a form of fine arts in China. Biography, history and exhibit information.
http://www.artsuzhou.com/

CompuStitch Art Works

Original computer-designed embroidered art. All artwork is framed and ready to hang.
http://www.compustitch-art-works.com/

Easy Craft Embroidery Kits -

Easy, complete embroidery kits.
http://www.easycraftkits.com/

Tapestries by Vivi

Hand stitched works of art for your home or business. Available for sale.
http://tapestriesbyvivi.com/

Clare's Medieval Embroidery Page

History of Medieval and Renaissance embroidery, recommended books, and embroidery links.
http://users.planetc.com/new.html

Johanna's Needlework Stitches

Online stitch diagrams. Stitches and tips.
http://webstitch.designwest.com/