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Happy World Embroidery Day

Join us on a journey around the world to celebrate the makers keeping this ancient craft alive.

Long Thread Podcast: Emily Whitted, Texile Historian

Season 15, Episode 3: Exploring collections of early American cloth, Emily Whitted finds stories of creativity, virtue, and the intimate lives of people from many backgrounds.

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Knitting the Rockies: A Cozy Cabled Sock Pattern

A pair of handknit socks in the Whyte Museum's archives inspired this cabled pattern for your next adventure.

Threads That Unite Us: Reflections from IFAM

A trip to Santa Fe's International Folk Art Market reminds us how textiles and makers connect us across culture and continent.

Discover a Digital Home for Knitting and Crochet History

The Center for Knit and Crochet is building a free, open-access digital museum where collections big and small, famous and personal, finally have a home.

Hooked on History: The Surprising Collection of Hamilton House Rugs

A visit to a historic mansion in Maine revealed an unexpected collection of hooked rugs that inspired this dazzling rug-hooking project in PieceWork.

Honiton Lace: One of England’s Loveliest Laces

Explore the history of this British bobbin lace with a pattern to try yourself, plus a bonus deep dive into a Bucks Point lace edging.

Long Thread Podcast: Loretta Pettway Bennett, Gee’s Bend Quilter

Season 15, Episode 2: A fifth-generation quilter from the legendary community of Gee’s Bend, Alabama, Loretta Pettway Bennett turns well used cloth into her own expressions of color and community.

Explore Our Cabinet of Wonders!

Discover textile treasures from museums around the world in our Fall 2026 issue of PieceWork.

Flower Power! Vintage Flowers Made Simple

From fabric blossoms to daisy loom flowers, learn how to make your own little garden with these vintage techniques.