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.
Discover a hidden tradition at the newest exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It’s the latest destination in our A Place to Come To series, highlighting remarkable exhibitions and collections.
As the year’s shortest day arrives, winter solstice celebrations and Christmas markets light up towns and cities around the world, blending ancient seasonal rituals with festive traditions. Gather with us to welcome the return of the light.
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As Jane Austen’s 250th birthday approaches, PieceWork honors Austen’s enduring charm with a special collection of knitting patterns inspired by her beloved world.
Quilting has always been a conversation, across generations, across techniques, across makers. Add your voice to our Winter 2026 issue by submitting the quilts, ideas, and stories that speak most powerfully to you.
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.