Drawn to the damaged and dismissed, one collector uncovers the stories stitched within these less-than-perfect antique samplers and shares a pattern for you to stitch yourself.
Season 14, Episode 5: Best known for his work with peanuts, renowned agricultural scientist George Washington Carver had a lifelong passion for needlework. Park Ranger Curtis Gregory shares stories about Carver’s interests in handwork and natural dyeing.
A new exhibition reveals how Japanese makers extended the life of indigo textiles through the art of piecing and mending.
While the core of the craft has remained the same, the language of patterns has evolved over time.
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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.
During the First World War, knitting for soldiers was patriotic. Less remembered is the mother at home, urged by popular magazines to knit not only for the trenches but for the cradle, too.
Learn the story of a determined dressmaker and her daughters and their precious Irish lace wedding jacket from 1881.
Founded on the idea that art lives in daily life, the Mingei Museum honors the creativity of ordinary makers.