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Stitching America’s Story: A 500-Foot Quilt for the Nation’s 250th Birthday

As our nation approaches its 250th birthday, learn about one quilt that aims to stitch together the stories, struggles, and triumphs that built America.

The Sparkle of Tradition: How Nineteenth-Century Europe Perfected Knitting with Beads

From the Baltics to Britain, learn how nineteenth-century knitters transformed simple wrist warmers and sleeves into dazzling garments with hundreds of tiny glass beads —and get the pattern to knit your own!

Stitching a Tribute and a Memory

What do we do with needlework heirlooms that we cannot let go?

International Lace Day 2026: A Time of Beauty and Triumph

From intricate handmade designs to modern textile art, International Lace Day 2026 celebrates the skill, creativity, and cultural heritage of lace makers around the world.

Not That Type of Needle: When Embroidery Becomes a Tattoo

Tattooing and textile arts have long evolved side by side—a connection that resurfaces today in embroidery-style tattooing.

Where Will You Be on Worldwide Knit in Public Day?

Worldwide Knit in Public Day encourages us to pick up your yarn and needles and share the joy of crafting together. How will you spend the day?

A Man and His Doilies: The Gentle Art of George Washington Carver

You've loved learning about this extraordinary artisan and scientist, and now you can stitch one of his doilies, too!

Around the World in Stitches

In The Atlas of World Embroidery, Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood guides readers through a remarkable survey of global stitching traditions, revealing the techniques, motifs, and histories that have shaped embroidery around the world.

Stories of Silk: PieceWork Call for Submissions Summer 2027

We're seeking articles and projects that explore the stories, history, and needlework of silk.

Tatting: It’s Not a Lost Art, It’s Waiting to Be Rediscovered

Learn how in our new FREE beginner shuttle tatting video. It includes both right- and left-handed instructions designed to make this beautiful lace craft accessible to everyone.