Learn about knitting two socks at once. Seriously, what could be more practical than this? Practical, yes; easy, maybe not!
Hannah Powell’s Embroidery of a Petition Against an Indian Execution
The first known mention of Lithuania is in the historical records of the monastery of Quedlinburg, Germany. Handwork in Lithuania also has deep roots.
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Sample Irish crochet in the loveliest way with three beautiful roses to adorn your favorite things!
One of the many things Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be remembered for is the iconic collars she wore with her black robes. In honor of the Supreme Court Justice, we’ve curated a collection of white lace collars from the pages of PieceWork.
Janice Wood created a sweet cross-stitch heart, which incorporates traditional Quaker sampler motifs with an alphabet on one side of the heart and the date and recipient’s initials on the reverse.
Are you captivated by vintage knitted lace? PieceWork magazine has curated a collection of 7 FREE, historical knitting patterns that will delight you.
Jane E. Hall, renowned for her exquisite nature-inspired embroidery, shared details about her new project, Psyche’s Cabinet, with me.
Needlework traditions that honor the value of textiles
Solving the mysteries stitched into her grandmother’s works
Read about Victorian tourists who embraced all things Scottish after reading Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley novels.
Punto Antico (antique stitch), a type of Italian drawn-thread work, is thought to have its origins in the Levant. The geometric shapes are said to be inspired by the Arab influence that dominated the island of Sicily for centuries.
Activists for women’s voting rights raised money for their cause by selling their handmade items, among other things, at the National Suffrage Fair in New York City. Knitting, crochet, and the movement’s own history played prominent roles at this event.
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Enjoy taking a journey back to 1916 with this lovely crochet ornament project.
Victorian needlework books remain a fragile connection to the past, reminding us that we are not so different from the stitchers who came before us.
