Karen Elting Brock is the editor of PieceWork magazine. Raised in a multi-generational household of makers, she learned to value handwork, creativity, and the wisdom of her crafting elders. While she has lived most of her life in Colorado, Karen loves to travel and has plied the back roads across six continents, studying traditional craft and traditional life.
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Enjoy this winter-inspired knit to welcome spring!
We're seeking articles and projects that illuminate the role of needlework in ceremonies and celebrations, from wedding finery to ritual textiles.
From commemoration to inspiration, we’ve gathered 30+ exhibitions, events, and resources to help you join the festivities.
Founded on the idea that art lives in daily life, the Mingei Museum honors the creativity of ordinary makers.
As athletes sneak in a few calming rows between events in Milan, Italy, fans at home are knitting right along with them turning the Winter Games into a shared stitch by stitch ritual.
Blending historical research with masterful needlework, the America’s Tapestry project translates Revolutionary-era stories into vivid embroidered panels.
Celebrate the rhythm of the year with a new eBook full of seven small, meaningful projects designed to bring creativity, comfort, and a touch of seasonal magic to your making.
Our Spring 2026 issue commemorates 250 years of needlework in America, tracing the stitches, stories, and traditions that have shaped the nation.
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Even in the White House, needle and thread offered moments of creativity and comfort for three extraordinary women.
Discover which 2025 web articles featuring fun and fascinating details of needlework history rose to the top as our readers’ favorites.