Stitching Resources

Your first resource for purchasing stitching supplies is always your local needlework shop (LNS).  In general, people who work at a LNS are knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to help whether you are a new stitcher or an experienced stitcher looking for a particular type of fiber or pattern.  

Search the internet for "needlework supplies" or "beading supplies" or "needlepoint supplies".

Many LNS have a web presence and you can order directly from them. Many LNS will accept telephone orders, even if they do not have a website, especially if you have shopped there previously. The two following suggestions are examples of local shops with an internet presence. 

Needle in a Haystack in Alameda, CA and Acorns & Threads in Portland, OR both have  large inventories of needlework supplies and have an order form on their web page. 

How to do stitches and variations:

Royal School of Needlework Stitch Bank

Mary Corbet's Needle 'n Thread

Sarah's Hand Embroidery Tutorials

Many reference books are available for purchase or to borrow from your local library that teach how to do stitches.