Needlework Resources
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If you’re looking for a little something extra, you can probably find it here. We’ve compiled everything from our blog to our lending library and our Needle Arts Magazine.
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Over 2,000 embroidery books.
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EGA Library & Study Boxes
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Download a Free PDF of needlework terms and definitions
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EGA Glossary of Embroidery Terms
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Projects, embroidery news and more.
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EGA Blog
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Find embroidery teachers, judges or appraisers.
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Locate a Pro
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Projects, articles and more - quarterly!
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Needle Arts Magazine
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Come stitch with us!
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Browse our list of EGA affiliated shops!
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Find a Needlework Shop
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See resources to help you in your stitching journey.
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Additional Resources
Additional Resources
A Little Book of Embroidery Basics
Needlework Network: Monthly Newsletter
Inspiration: Needlework Galleries
Embroidery Techniques from Around the World
Guides
6 Tips to Improve Your Embroidery Skills
Introduction to Cross Stitch – This guide was created by our Fort Worth Chapter to earn the Girl Scouts of America Fiber Arts Badge.
Teaching Our Youth Stitching Series
Fabric for Embroidery: The Beginner’s Guide
The Complete Guide to EGA Courses
The Beginner’s Guide to Embroidery Floss
Embroidery Beginners: A Guide to Five Types of Embroidery
5 Tips for Removing Embroidery Stitches
Top 10 Embroidery Stitches for Beginners
Introduction to Tambour Embroidery for Cosplay
Stitching Your Adventures: How To Turn Your Photo Into an Embroidery Design
Simple Embroidery: 7 Tips for Embroidering on Vacation
Embroidery Photos: Tips for Taking Photographs of Your Needlework
The Most Common Embroidery Mistakes (And How To Fix Them)
5 Ways to Design Your Own Embroidery Patterns
Introduction to Visible Mending: Highlighting imperfections in a creative, eye-catching way
Free Projects
Just getting started or want to brush up on some basics? We have some free projects, plus our free "Little Book of Embroidery" on our Resources page.
Member Resources
Access your members-only resources on the links below. Find Technique Basics, Guideline Series on leadership, projects and more on Member Publications. And a collection of over 60 projects on Petite Projects. Login required.
More tools for your needlework journey
Looking for the correct term or definition? We have a handy Glossary of terms you can download. If you're interested in learning embroidery, this free download of "A Little Book of Embroidery Basics" is also a great place to start.
Youth Education and more
See resources like the Teaching Our Youth Stitching (TOYS) series and a guide for the beginner stitcher presented by the Fort Worth Chapter.
RSN Stitch Bank
The RSN Stitch Bank by the Royal School of Needlework aims to digitally conserve and showcase the wide variety of the world’s embroidery stitches and the ways in which they have been used in different cultures and times.