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• About Us
  
  
• Article Archives
  Previous articles on sewing, embroidery, quilting, cross-stitch, knitting, sewing machines, sewing supplies and crochet. Feel free to contact us to submit your article on one of these topics.
  
  
• Body Measurements
  Taking good body measurements is essiential when picking out a pattern to sew or sewing an outfit. View our illustration of all the correct places are for measurements.
  
  

Crochet

• Crochet Abbreviations
  Learn to crochet patterns by brushing up on the most commonly used crochet abbreviations and terms.
  
  
• Crochet basics
  Learn all the crochet basics needed. Guides to various crochet supplies including different hook sizes and the correct way to hold a crochet hook. A good area for the crocheting beginner to start.
  
  
• Crochet Hooks
  Learn about the different materials a crochet hook can be made of. View our conversion charts for steel, plastic and aluminum crochet hooks. Learn about the afghan (tunisan) hook.
  
  
• Crochet Thread | Crochet Yarn
  Learn about various types of crochet thread and crochet yarn. Visit our yarn shop for a guide on different plys, weight and materials. Learn which are the most popular.
  
  

Cross Stitch

• Dutchman's Printable Template
  Print this page to use as a template for the Dutchman's free quilt pattern.
  
  
• Dutchman's Puzzle Free Pattern
  The Dutchman's Puzzle is a good quilting blocks for the beginner to start with. Free quilting pattern and easy to follow instructions.
  
  
• Embroidery
  Coming soon! Learn the basics of the beautiful art of embroidery.
  
  

Embroidery

• Guide to Hand Stitches
  A guide to hand stitches. The hand stitch is still an important aspect of sewing. Learn when hand stitching is better than machine sewing.
  
  
• How To Sew
  Coming Soon! In this section you will learn how to sew button holes, hems, zippers and elastic. We are very excited to be bringing this page to you soon.
  
  
• How To Sew Buttonholes
  coming soon! In this section you will learn how to sew buttonholes. We are very excited to be bringing this page to you soon.
  
  

Knitting

• Knitting Abbreviation
  In this section, you will learn the terminology and knitting abbreviation necessary to be able to follow any knitting pattern.
  
  
• Knitting Instructions
  Easy-to-follow information on knitting with a quide on selecting your needle, yarn and knitting supply. We include a list of knitting abbreviations and all the instructions you need to get started.
  
  
• Knitting Needles
  Learn how to select the correct knitting needles We also offer guides on different needle sizes and conversion charts along with information on the circular knitting needle.
  
  
• Knitting Yarn
  There are hundreds of knitting yarns to choose from today. Learn about the various weights, ply and the different materials yarn can be made of. Be sure to choose the correct yarn for your knitting pattern. View the most popular yarns.
  
  
• Links
  A guide to recommended site links. Organized by categories of sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, quilting and needlepoint.
  
  

Needlepoint

• Needlepoint basics
  Coming Soon! Learn how to needlepoint and the many basics that go along with it.
  
  

Quilting

• Quilting Article of the Month
  Read the current quilting article of the month.
  
  
• Quilting basics
  Before you begin your quilting project you should be familiar with some of the quilting definitions. Also you should decide the purpose of your quilt, the quilt set-up and pick which quilt designs you are most comfortable with.
  
  
• Quilting Blocks
  Various quilting blocks and patterns for the 3 patch, 5 patch, 9 patch etc.. Beginner blocks and more challenging blocks are featured. Pages are added daily so check back often.
  
  
• Quilting Dictionary
  
  

Sewing

• Sewing | How to Sew | Needlecrafts | Sewing Supply
  Sewing and needlecrafts. Information on sewing, sewing supply, embroidery, quilting, needlepoint, knitting, crochet and cross stitch. Learn the basics of each and find out which is right for you.
  
  
• Sewing Basics
  Learn sewing basics. Choosing the correct needle and thread, a guide to sewing fabrics, different sewing hand-stitches and how to take body measuremnts correctly. A sewing dictionary is also included.
  
  
• Sewing Buttons
  coming soon! We are very excited to be bringing this page to you soon. Learn about various buttons and how to sew them on.
  
  
• Sewing dictionary
  New to sewing? Brush up on sewing terminology. In order to understand many sewing instructions and sewing patterns, we would suggest you read the sewing dictionary for frequently used sewing words.
  
  
• Sewing Fabrics
  A guide to selecting and understanding fabrics. Learn how to cut, handle and sew, cottons, silky fabrics, woolen and fleece fabrics, velvets, leather and suede, taffeta, chiffon, and sequined fabrics.
  
  
• sewing needles
  An extensive guide on sewing needles. Including needles for sewing, needlecrafts and sewing machines. Here you can learn which needle is best for the particular material you are sewing.
  
  
• Sewing Projects
  Fun and easy sewing projects coming soon!.
  
  
• Sewing Thread
  Learn about various types of sewing thread. It is important to pick a thread that is appropriate for your sewing project. Also included is a "threading the Needle" guide for the beginner sewer,.
  
  
• The Sewing Machine
  The sewing machine guide. Sewing machines vary, but you can still learn the basic parts to every machine. Machine sewing is much easier when you are familiar with how they work.
  
  
• What is Crochet
  Have you ever asked, what is crochet? Well here is your answer! Learn about crochet and its history. Also, a funny look at various crochet misspellings.
  
  
• What Is Cross Stitch
  What is Cross stitch. Learn all about this needlework craft and it's history. We will also provide direction to other valuable areas of how to cross stitch.
  
  
• What is Embroidery
  What is embroidery anyway. You will learn here. Embroidering is easier than you think. Learn about embrodery designs, embroidery machines, blackwork, and embroidery supply needed to get started .
  
  
• What is Knitting
  What is knitting? Find your answer here. You will also find the knitting history and important links to our knitting instructions geared for the beginner. Enjoy!
  
  
• What is Needlepoint
  What is needlepoint and it's history? Here is your answer! Also find helpful information to the important areas of our needlepoint category along with guides to other needlecrafts that we offer.
  
  
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