Needlework References

• My first suggestion for most whitework and related forms, patterns, and supplies is The Nordic Needle catalog. They carry supplies, books, and some patterns for: Battenberg Lace, Beads, Blackwork, Bobbin Lace, Brazilian Embroidery, Candlewicking, Canvaswork, Charms, Counted Cross Stitch, Crewel Embroidery, Cutwork, Elizabethan Embroidery, Hardanger Embroidery, Hemstitching, Huck Weaving, Pulled Thread Embroidery, Silk Gauze, Silk Ribbon Embroidery, Stumpwork, and Tatting. They also carry a very, very wide range of fabrics and speciality threads. The web site does not do them justice; request the catalog.
• The catalog from The Stitchery has mostly cross stitch with some needlepoint and crewel and a few quilt tops. There is a separate catalog Counted Cross Stitch which includes some additional (tending to more complicated) cross stitch patterns. Both have lots of good designs, usually sold in kits (some with matching frames); a few offer the chart separately.
• The Herrschner's catalog seems to be carrying less crossstich/needlepoint and more other stuff these days, though some of them are beautiful. They carry a few pattern books, and card stock with cut-out windows. They also carry a selection of frames. They have linens and tablecloths, plastic canvas, latchhook, and bead creations. Also some knitting and quilts, and various craft kits including paint-by-number and candlemaking.
• The Mary Maxim catalog also has a little bit of crossstitch/needlepoint/crewel/latchhook etc in a lot of other stuff like beads, afghans, sewing kits, ceramics to paint, and some figurines. Also plastic canvas.

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