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.
Our annual multi-craft eBook is here, bringing together 14 stunning patterns across knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and weaving.
For the second installment in our “A Place to Come To” series, we turn to Multicolores. This nonprofit association of Maya women in Guatemala offers programs that encourage artistic development, self-discovery, and economic empowerment.
Delicate petals, graceful motifs, and luminous silk come together in our newest eBook, a collection of unique silk-ribbon embroidery patterns designed to inspire your next heirloom project.
The holidays have a way of bringing us back to what we love most—family, friends, and the joy of making. Join us as we pick up our needles to knit new traditions and discover the story behind one of our most beloved holiday customs: hanging stockings.
We’re launching a new monthly series spotlighting inspiring exhibitions and collections. First up is "On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival." Come along as we visit the galleries.
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Take a journey to the Himalayas of Nepal and discover the vibrant world of traditional and festival dress.
Travel the world with us in this special Folk Wear issue —exploring how needlework gives voice, color, and texture to traditional dress across the world.
Take a closer look with these bonus images featuring the vibrant embroidery traditions of Kutch, India from our Winter 2025 Folk Wear issue.
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We’re thrilled to share our newest eBook release, In Good Hands: Five Historical Glove Patterns, a collection that celebrates the artistry and cultural history of handmade gloves.
From regal King Tut to magical fairy tales, readers from around the world share their stitched creations.