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Weldon’s Mystery Project: Crocheted Imitations of Fur

The Crocheted Imitations of Fur pattern from Volume 1 is a mystery to us. Help us stitch up this enigma.

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Square for Baby’s Quilt

What does this crochet Square for Baby’s Quilt look like?

Victorian Undergarments: The Underside of Weldon’s

From a child’s petticoat to drawers for ladies and gentleman, we discovered the perfect sampling of knitted and crocheted Victorian undergarments.

Exploring Antique Needles with Loene McIntyre

It might be difficult to imagine how one tiny, seemingly humble object could have such a significant impact on human history, but there is no questioning the importance of the needle.

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Embroider a Globe

From about 1804 until 1844, young schoolgirls at Westtown School, a boarding school in Pennsylvania established by Quakers in 1799, embroidered globes, both terrestrial and celestial.

Are You a Collector? Meet Loene McIntyre!

Loene McIntyre became a collector of antique needlework tools in the 1980s, and she’s still going strong.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Asia

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Asia. Pamela D. Toler introduces us to suzanis, embroidered dowry pieces from the region of Central Asia now known as Uzbekistan.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Europe

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Europe. Helene Baine Cincebeaux introduces us to the beautiful beadwork of Central Europe.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: Australia

The sixth stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Australia. Mary Polityka Bush introduces us to The Ladies of Missalongh.

Trekking the Globe in Stitches: South America

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is South America. Follow tour guide for the Americas, Cynthia Lecount Samaké, and head south to the Andes.