Long Thread Podcast: Amy Oxford, Oxford Punch Needle

Season 13, Episode 6: A punch-needle pioneer transformed her loves of drawing and textiles into a lifelong craft, a patented invention, and a global learning community.

Craft and Self-Discovery: Inside “The Art of Being” Exhibition

For the second installment in our “A Place to Come To” series, we turn to Multicolores. This nonprofit association of Maya women in Guatemala offers programs that encourage artistic development, self-discovery, and economic empowerment.

The Art of Silk Ribbon: Four Designs that Bloom with Texture

Delicate petals, graceful motifs, and luminous silk come together in our newest eBook, a collection of unique silk-ribbon embroidery patterns designed to inspire your next heirloom project.

From Engagement Gift to Heirloom: The Story of Oline Hansen’s Embroidered Suspenders

Stitched as a promise of marriage, worn through decades of daily life, and passed down from mother to daughter, Oline Hansen’s embroidered suspenders have carried a family’s history across continents and more than a hundred years.

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How to Make a Beautiful Fall Maple Leaf Sachet in Punch Needle

Capture the vibrant colors of fall leaves with instructions for making a miniature punch needle sachet.

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Knit 3 Quilt Blocks to Brighten Someone’s Day!

Trade your sewing machine for knitting needles in this cheerful subscriber-exclusive pattern.

The Loose Ends Project

Warming hearts one stitch at a time

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Pansy: A Victorian Design on a Hair Clip

A pretty pansy (also known as heartsease) graces a lovely barrette to cross-stitch and embroider.

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Discover Sami Knitting and Knit Your Own Reindeer Herders’ Mittens

Just in time for winter, we've got five wonderful mitten patterns from Scandinavia to knit.

Long Thread Podcast: Jordana Munk Martin, Tatter

Season 13, Episode 5: Brooklyn-based and globally focused, Tatter preserves the personal and cultural stories in cloth.

Travel Across North America on an Icelandic Tapestry Tour

A Bayeux-style tapestry brings centuries of history to life and, for one of its makers, a deep sense of fellowship as she shares the tapestry and its story with audiences across Canada and the US.

The Ancient, Sustainable Secret of Banana Fiber Clothing

From past traditions to modern creations, discover how banana fiber is woven into beautiful garments across Southeast Asia.

Knit Your Way Back in Time: Vintage Holiday Stockings

The holidays have a way of bringing us back to what we love most—family, friends, and the joy of making. Join us as we pick up our needles to knit new traditions and discover the story behind one of our most beloved holiday customs: hanging stockings.

Threads of Life, Telling Stories Stitch by Stitch

Threads of Life and Making Matters author Clare Hunter shares a special view of craft and creativity.

Long Thread Podcast: Mary Anne Wise, Multicolores

Season 13, Episode 4: In search of inspiration for her fiber art, Mary Anne Wise has inspired and educated women in Guatemala to transform their lives by hooking rugs.

A Place to Come To: Discover the Art Institute of Chicago

We’re launching a new monthly series spotlighting inspiring exhibitions and collections. First up is "On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival." Come along as we visit the galleries.

What Is Folk Wear—and What Do Your Clothes Say About You?

Find out what Guatemalan aprons, Conquistadores helmets, black leggings, and burqas have in common.

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How Gurung Dress Traditions Are Evolving in the Heart of Nepal

Take a journey to the Himalayas of Nepal and discover the vibrant world of traditional and festival dress.

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