Loss tested artist and entrepreneur Phoebe Henning Rugh early, but in the colors and traditions of folk textiles she discovered not just solace, but a lifelong practice of reinvention and wonder.
Indigo has long been valued for both its technical precision and expressive depth. An exhibition at the Indigo Art Museum traces how artists turn a traditional dyeing process into a powerful visual language.
Today’s medical uniforms are more than dress codes in blue and white. As tools for safety, comfort, and identity, they tell a story of how healthcare workers have reshaped what it means to dress for care.
These reader-submitted needlework projects show us that while a pattern begins on the page, it becomes something truly special when you make it your own.
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Discover the pattern for a striking new design, knitted in natural indigo yarn and inspired by ancient motifs.
Join us in a fun romp through historical costume collections and learn a bit about fashion history.
Our fascination with blue and white spans cultures, generations, and craft traditions. Explore this classic color pairing in our new Summer 2026 issue.
A resource supplement for PieceWork's Summer 2026 issue: The World in Blue and White.
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.