Elizabeth Prose

Elizabeth Prose


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Cultural Fusion: An Applique Square to Quilt

Learn a new quilting technique and discover the cultural connection between Hmong and Amish needlework styles.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Africa

Appliquéd banners have been used for centuries in the West African Fon kingdom of Dahomey, known today as Benin, to illustrate power and prestige.

The Red Huipiles of Patzún

Learn more about this traditional handmade blouse.

The Not-So-Weird Victorian Knitting Books

Ah, knitting books . . . being an avid knitter and book lover, I have quite a few. Victorian knitters could relate—I am sure.

Victorian Needlework: For Pleasure or Profit?

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.

On the Mend: Victorian Rehabilitation with Crochet Granny Squares

Jabez learned to crochet granny squares as a part of his rehabilitation after he lost parts of several fingers to shrapnel in the Second Boer War (1899–1902).

Who Was Miss Money? A Victorian Mystery

Loose pages found within a different book have their own story.

Easy Stitcheries for Little Fingers

February is National Embroidery Month. What are you working on?

January 15: National Hat Day

Celebrate and keep your head warm at the same time!

Poppies of Remembrance

A beautiful spring flower inspires a loving tribute to those who have served.