Stockist of Appleton's crewel & tapestry wools, canvas, twill & other fabrics, embroidery & needlepoint kits & metal threads
Links
RSN Stitch Bank:
The RSN Stitch Bank has been launched to mark the 150th anniversary of the RSN. It's aim is to digitally conserve and showcase the many and varied stitches in the world. Starting with an initial 150 stitches, with full diagrams and information on each stitch, this database will be continually added to.
It's free to use this excellent resource and it's only
going to get better!
The Embroidery Podcast:
The Embroidery Podcast is a conversation between two professional embroiderers, Marg Dier and Masako Newton,
chatting about all things embroidery related.
https://anchor.fm/theembroiderypodcast
The Heritage Crafts Association:
The Heritage Crafts Association is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with Government and key agencies, it provides a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and works towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future.
The Royal School of Needlework:
The International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery since 1872.
The Somerset Guild of Craftsmen:
The Somerset Guild is one of the oldest Craft Guilds in the country and has been promoting excellence in craftsmanship and design since its inception. All our makers are skilled, dedicated craftsmen and women who have undergone a stringent selection process before becoming accepted as craft members. To be a member of the Somerset Guild is the same mark of quality
today as it was in 1933.
The Embroiderers' Guild:
The home of stitch and textile art.
The international voice for embroidery.
The Embroiderers' Guild is a national charity dedicated to educating people of all ages about the world of embroidery - from the sheer pleasure of stitching to the design, creativity and production of unique inspirational works.