Patterns of Perfection

Needlework designs in the Lady’s Magazine (1770-1819)

Inspiration Found in a Knitted Victorian Border

From engraving to knitting, Weldon’s Practical Needlework is a wonderful source for inspiration.

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A Love Token to Stitch

Craft a sweet sachet or pincushion for your beloved.

The Charming Whimsy of Antique Pincushions

Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.

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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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Knit a Child’s Vest

Looking for a project to knit for a six- to seven-year-old child? Check out our knitted child’s vest from Weldon’s Practical Knitter!

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Kumihimo-to-go!

Learn this Japanese technique for making cords.

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Two Pairs of Turkish Socks to Knit

The oddly shaped but well-fitting foot of Turkish socks is begun at the toe, with the heel worked after the rest of the sock is complete.

The Loose Ends Project

Warming hearts one stitch at a time

FABSCRAP: A Hands-On Approach to Textile Recycling

See how volunteers in New York are tackling waste from the fashion industry.

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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.

Charitably Chic: The Eighteenth-Century Alms Purse

An unlikely fashion archetype emerged in France between the late seventeenth and early nineteenth centuries.

Nineteenth-Century Collectible: Sewing-Thread Trade Cards

Before magazine advertising became popular, collectible trade cards marketed consumer products, including sewing thread, to the public.

Notions: Just Like Us!

Step back in time to the Regency Era with the Spring 2025 issue

Molière, Comedy, and Needlework

Many revere Molière as a comedic genius, but he should also be recognized for his use of needlework references to comment on the narrow scope of women’s lives in his time.

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Knit a Child’s Vest

Looking for a project to knit for a six- to seven-year-old child? Check out our knitted child’s vest from Weldon’s Practical Knitter!

Flying Geese Block Methods

Our managing editor describes two methods to create this quilt block.

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