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Heritage in the Hands of Children

At Heimtali Museum, Estonia’s material culture is passed joyfully from one small pair of hands to the next—and now to you, with our FREE pillow pattern featuring a traditional Estonian braid.

Casting On for the Coast: Linda Perry Brings the Gansey Home

With a talk, a sweater sale, and more than thirty handknit ganseys—PieceWork author Linda Perry brings the storied history of fishermen's sweaters to Halcyon Yarns through August 15.

Curtain Call: A Gown, a Graduation, and a Museum’s Embrace

One woman’s Scarlett O’Hara moment translates into a dream come true.

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.