I’ve been dabbling with embroidery for awhile now, trying to master the different stitches and the techniques. I love the possibilities of embroidery, with so much color and texture added to just about any fabric. Here are my favorite embroidery websites:
- Feeling Stitchy– This is my favorite embroidery blog with new posts daily. On this blog, you will see the most beautiful embroidery from all over the web and will also find links to great embroidery tutorials and free patterns. The flickr group has almost 5,000 members!
- Sublime Stitching– Founded by Jenny Hart, Sublime Stitching sells “alternative” embroidery patterns, starter kits, book and other embroidery supplies. You will find over 50 embroidery design sheets, including many created in the Artist Series. You will find embroidery how-to’s, a customer gallery and much more at the website.
- Needle n’ Thread– The best thing about Mary Corbet’s website is the video library of embroidery stitches. This is a great resource for someone learning how to embroider like me.
- Needlecrafter– This is a large library of free patterns for needlecraft. I LOVE the art deco category.
- Embroidery Treasures– Some focus on machine embroidery, and overall a lot of good ideas.
- Future Girl- Embroidery– Check out the great embroidery category at this craft blog.
- Hoop Love– For free vintage embroidery and cross-stitch patterns, check out this Flickr group. You have to join the private group to view the images.
- Vintage Transfer Finds– Find a bunch of free vintage embroidery patterns for hand stitching.
- Sweet Bee– You’ll see lots of embroidery, including vintage transfers on this blog.
- Embroiderer’s Guild of America– For inspiration, check out this guild’s blog. Sure, the blog has not been updated since July 2009. Still, scroll through the archives and enjoy the work.
- Mr x Stitch– Check out this blog devoted to contemporary embroidery and needlecraft.
- Judy’s Journal– A beautiful blog showcasing the embroidery and other work of Judy Martin. Very inspiring.
- Dog-Daisy Chains– This blog also had some beautiful embroidery work. Do check out her Etsy shop too.