Embroiderers’ Guild of America vs Interweave
Embroiderers’ Guild of America: needlework education and local chapters. Interweave: knitting and crochet patterns, magazines and books.
| Embroiderers’ Guild of America | Interweave | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Community | Magazine |
| Category | Communities, Guilds & Magazines | Pattern Libraries & Marketplaces |
| Crafts | Embroidery, Cross Stitch | Knitting, Crochet, Embroidery |
| Pricing | Paid | Shop |
| Free option | — | — |
| Free patterns | — | Some |
| Beginner friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Ships internationally | — | — |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Formats | — | — |
| Based in | United States | — |
| Visit | Visit |
Embroiderers’ Guild of America
The Embroiderers' Guild of America supports needlework education with chapters, classes and correspondence courses.
Interweave
Interweave publishes knitting and crochet magazines and books and sells patterns from them online. Its archive covers decades of designs.
It is a good source of well-edited, tested patterns.
- Pattern store
- Magazines and books
- Technique articles
Based on public information. Check each site for current prices and terms.