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Below are some links to resources and other information you may find of interest.
Royal School of Needlework (RSN) Stitch Bank
Free resource designed to preserve the art of hand embroidery through digitally conserving and showcasing the wide variety of the world’s embroidery stitches and the ways in which they have been used in different cultures and times. Now containing over 500 stitches, each stitch entry contains information about its history, use and structure as well as a step-by-step method with photographs, illustrations and video.
ANZEG (Australian & New Zealand Embroiderers’ Guilds Inc.)
https://www.embroiderynz.co.nz/
The parent organisation for embroiderers’ guilds throughout Australia and New Zealand. ANZEG’s purpose is to promote excellence in the study, practice, and advancement of embroidery and lace making in all their traditional and contemporary forms. It facilitates collaboration between guilds, supports the sharing of knowledge and expertise, and encourages the preservation of established techniques while fostering innovation and creative development.
Copyright & Respect for Designers
Copyright & Respect for Designers
We value creativity, originality and the generous sharing of knowledge within the embroidery community. We also recognise that patterns, kits, books, workshops and published designs are protected by copyright.
Please keep the following in mind:
Do not copy, scan, photograph or distribute commercial patterns, books, class notes or kits without permission from the copyright holder.
Purchasing a pattern or kit gives you the right to make the item — it does not give you the right to reproduce or share the design.
Do not circulate digital copies of paid content via email, social media or messaging groups.
If teaching a class, ensure you have permission to use and distribute the design materials.
Always credit designers and teachers when sharing images of work online.
If you are unsure whether something can be copied or shared, please assume it cannot and seek clarification first.
Supporting designers by purchasing patterns and respecting copyright ensures that embroidery continues to grow and thrive.
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