Elizabeth Prose

Elizabeth Prose


Knitted Drawers

For those who use knitted wool soakers over cloth diapers, the Victorians have got you covered so to speak.

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.

Weldon's Mystery Project

Do you love vintage crochet patterns? Weldon's Practical Needlework includes not only knitting patterns but crochet patterns, too.

A Charade from the Pages of Ladies’ Needlework Crochet

From the pages of Ladies’ Needlework; Crochet; Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusements, originally published in 1849 and available as a PieceWork eBook.

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Crocheted Imitations of Fur

The Crocheted Imitations of Fur pattern from Volume 1 is a mystery to us. Help us stitch up this enigma.

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Square for Baby’s Quilt

What does this crochet Square for Baby’s Quilt look like?

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Asia

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Asia. Pamela D. Toler introduces us to suzanis, embroidered dowry pieces from the region of Central Asia now known as Uzbekistan.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Europe

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Europe. Helene Baine Cincebeaux introduces us to the beautiful beadwork of Central Europe.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Australia

The sixth stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Australia. Mary Polityka Bush introduces us to The Ladies of Missalongh.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: South America

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is South America. Follow tour guide for the Americas, Cynthia Lecount Samaké, and head south to the Andes.