The textile arts may be among the oldest continually popular forms of human art, and they are enjoying a resurgence today due to the relaxation, creativity, and community that most offer to anyone. While knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, and embroidery may look complicated, all of them are based on just a few simple stitches. Where the fun comes in is the endless possibilities those few stitches combined with today's huge rainbow of colors and textures can produce.
Knitting dates from at least the first millenium AD. Knit fabrics are frequently used in such garments as socks, hats, sweaters, dresses, afghans, shawls, and just about anything else you can think of. Knitting offers an unbeatable way to keep warm in style in addition to a relaxing, engaging and portable hobby. Whether you're new to the world of knitting or an old hand, we've got something for you in our collection of free knitting patterns and resouces!
For sheer versatility, crochet can't be beat. Offering a sturdier and more durable fabric to work with than knitting, crochet projects can literally be taken in any direction you can think of! Come inside and see all the nice free crochet stuff we've put together for both beginning and advanced crocheters.
Due to its ease and versatility, cross stitch is easily the most popular form of embroidery in the world today, so we've gone ahead and given over a complete page for everyone interested in free cross stitch patterns and tips for this fascinating and beautiful art form. Whether you want some decorated tea towels or to hang a beautiful cross-stitched piece on the wall, we've got something for you.
Freehand embroidery is justifiably famous for the results it can produce. Many examples, such as the Bayeux Tapestries, hang in museums today and easily compete with any other form of fine art in existence.
However, embroidery also lends itself to the home hobbyist and sets the imagination free to create anything you can dream up. Come in and see the collection of free embroidery designs, articles and forums that we've gathered from all over!
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