Favourite Links

Here is a list of some interesting, as well as favorite, links. I am always updating my listing, so take a moment to check out what has been added since your last visit. If you have a link that you would like to share, please e-mail me and I will see if links to that site are permitted.

• Japanese Temari from Barbara B. Suess: Discover the ancient craft of temari, beautiful thread-wrapped and embroidered balls from Japan.

• Embroiderer's Association of Canada: The Embroiderer's Association of Canada offers the needleartist a variety of resources, from membership in a local or national guild, to informative articles and many wonderful needlework courses. Bookmark this page as a one of your needlework resources.

• Beautiful Creations: Here is a site which stitchers will find interesting. Joanne offers cross stitch patterns as well as tips for framing and stitching. Hope you enjoy it.

• Berlin Embroidery Designs: Tanja Berlin has created a wonderful variety of designs for stitchers, from blackwork to needlepoint. Her site has lots to see and explore.

• Canterbury Cross Fabrics: Cari has a wonderful selection of Canadian-made Canterbury Cross Cloth. The cloth is 18-count and can be stitched over two threads. This fabric handles and washes beautifully and does not need pressing. I found it to be extremely nice to work with. Check out her ready-to-stitch items.

• Couchman Creations: Karen Couchman brings her own sense of style and vision to her cross stitch designs featuring marine, Australian and endangered wildlife. A must see.

• The Pure Palette: Lovely and unusual floss made from soy fibers. I ordered a sample and will be trying something small to see how it stitches. Have a look at the site to find more information on the floss and where it can be purchased.

• Dinky Dyes: Jo operates Dinky Dyes, an Australian-based company that offers beautiful, hand-dyed cotton and silk floss for the stitching enthisiast. I have recently purchased some of their floss and found it to be gorgeous. There is now a branch of the company operating in the United States, great for convenient ordering and shipping. The floss is well-worth investing in.

• Ghost Stitchers: Love the look of cross stitch and needlepoint, but do not have the time to create your own? Then this is the site for you. Have a look, I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

• Kerstitch: Enjoy these lovely cross stitch designs by Kerrie E. Rusk.

• Love Quilts!: Don't let the name fool you. Love Quilts! is a whole lot more than just quilts. This is a very interesting and unusual site. I think it is great. To view their link page click here.

• EMS Cross Stitch Designs: Elegant cross stitch patterns by Ellen Maurer-Stroh. I found a lovely sunflower pattern there a couple of years ago and made it for my sister. Well worth the visit.

• Needlework Designers of Canada: Founded in 1996, Needlework Designers of Canada encourages new needlework designers and helps new and established designers to promote their work. Browse through their member sites and enjoy the wonderful variety of needlework designs available.

• Pilgrims Chocolates and Fudge: Hand-picked Belgian Chocolates and Truffles, delicious fudges - we make our own with butter and cream - and corporate gifts, all with secure on-line ordering and next-day delivery for that last-minute gift. (Pilgrims Chocolate also has an extensive gift link listing as well as their chocolate products. It is quite a site.)

• Stitchamaze: Rosalyn Cherry-Soleil's site is great. Her use of color and design makes a visit there a special treat.

• Stitch Hiker: Birthe Wilson-Achtner creates wonderful hand-charted cross stitch designs from her photographs or from the designs of Mark Preston. Take a moment to tour her site and enjoy her designs.

• StitchedUp: Bright, modern counted cross stitch designs based on classic themes. Ranges include Glasgow Rose Collection, Celtic Creations and Australian-inspired designs. Online ordering is available.

• TW Design Works: A beautiful variety of cross stitch designs by Teresa Wentzler. I love her dragons.

• Wild Threads: Beautiful, realistic cross stitch designs by natural history writer and photographer Rebecca L. Grambo.

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