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Stitching Stories: The Cultural Legacy of Hmong Story Cloths

How an estate sale purchase revealed a story sewn across continents.

Long Thread Podcast: Elena Kanagy-Loux, Lacemaker & Historian (classic)

Season 13, Episode 9: Ethereal, durable, ornamental, powerful—what does lace mean to you? Through academic study and the work of her hands, Elena Kanagy-Loux teaches that lace is all of these things and more.

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More than White Gloves: Three First Ladies and the Power of Needlework

Even in the White House, needle and thread offered moments of creativity and comfort for three extraordinary women.

From the Quirky Corners of Needlework History—Our Top 10 Stories of 2025

Discover which 2025 web articles featuring fun and fascinating details of needlework history rose to the top as our readers’ favorites.

Honoring a Knitting Legend: Barbara G. Walker, in Her Own Words

Join us as we pay tribute to one of the needlework community’s guiding lights.

To Have and to Hold: Mending in a Material World

Mending is an act of care, memory, and resistance in a world built on disposability. Harikleia Sirmans reflects on growing up in a Greek village where clothes were repaired, remade, and cherished.

Celebrating the Art of Chinese Patchwork: One Hundred Stitches, One Hundred Villages

Discover a hidden tradition at the newest exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It’s the latest destination in our A Place to Come To series, highlighting remarkable exhibitions and collections.

Pride, Prejudice, and Proper Headwear

Explore Jane Austen’s thoughts on hats and download a free knitting pattern inspired by her most beloved characters.

Swedish-Influenced Raggsocks: Luxurious Knitted Socks for Everyday

Indulge and wear knitted socks around the house. Nothing feels cozier!

The Longest Night: Welcoming the Winter Solstice

As the year’s shortest day arrives, winter solstice celebrations and Christmas markets light up towns and cities around the world, blending ancient seasonal rituals with festive traditions. Gather with us to welcome the return of the light.