In addition to our selections of other forms of needlework we carry a few designs and kits for crewel work, wool embroidery and silk ribbon embroidery. Crewel work is not as popular as it once was so the number of kits on the market is pretty limited. We stock several silk ribbon embroidery books as well as a selection of silk ribbon (River Silks, The Thread Gatherer and Gloriana).

Many customers have asked us about iron on embroidery transfer patterns. We carry a great line from Sublime Stitching, which are a comtemporary version of what many of use think of as embroidery transfer. We also carry a selection of magazines from France with wonderful iron-on embroidery patterns. If you want to print your own designs to embellish we carry CDs with images suitable for embroidery or other craft work as well as printable linen. Using your inkjet printer and some embroidery you can create amazing embellished designs.

If you want to create your own designs we have Water Erasable, Air Erasable and Iron-On Transfer pens as well as linen twill and mid-weight linen great for doing embroidery - but why not try it on your clothing!

We have found a source for stamped embroidery linens. Wichelt Imports is now carrying table cloths and table runners from Europe which are made from excellent quality fabric and have some quite nice designs. We can easily special order them if you find something you like. We also carry some beautiful table linens and towels which are suitable for embroidery or cross-stitch (these are not stamped). Call us to find out what is available.

A good place to locate traditional stamped embroidery is Herrschners, which still carries one of the largest selections of this form of needlework. You can request a catalog from them on their web site.

We've had several requests for information on rug hooking kits and yarns and suggest you check out the Rug Hookers Network. They have information on guilds, teachers and suppliers.

Last updated July 11, 2005
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