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The Curious Case of the Biscornu

The biscornu has long fascinated needleworkers with its quirky eight-pointed form and clever construction, but where did it come from?

Reviving the Art of Traditional Indian Batik

Using natural dyes, the sixth generation of a dyeing family breathes new life into traditional batik printing.

Long Thread Podcast: Clara Parkes, Bestselling Author and Wool Promoter (classic)

Season 12, Episode 8: From yarn reviews to yarn creation, journalist and bestselling author Clara Parkes takes knitters on a journey of wooly exploration.

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Knit 3 Quilt Blocks to Brighten Someone’s Day!

Trade your sewing machine for knitting needles in this cheerful subscriber-exclusive pattern.

Learning Domestic Skills in Changing Times

Early 20th-century sewing books reveal how home-taught domestic skills became technical classroom lessons.

Stitches for a Crazy Quilt

A merry assortment of embroidery stitches are used to cover the seams in crazy quilts. The only limits are a needleworker's imagination and materials on hand.

World Embroidery Day Is Coming

Make July 30 a day filled with creativity for the sake of peace, freedom, and equality.

Long Thread Podcast: Hazel Tindall, Shetander & World’s Fastest Knitter

Season 12, Episode 7: Whether knitting for sale when she was a child or for joy as an adult, Hazel Tindall brings her creativity and her Shetland heritage into every speedy stitch.

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Tied in Tradition: Knotting History and How-to from PieceWork

From the Turks to the Celts, learn about knotted needlework and try your hand at two techniques.

Sharing Craft Patterns—the Original Social Network!

Knitting patterns weren’t just an instruction leaflet, they were a connection across generations.