What began as a lifesaving craft during Ireland’s Great Famine became a lifelong passion for a young woman who arrived in Clones in 1987—and ultimately led her to create a christening robe worn by generations of her family.
Nancie M. Wiseman shares her adaptation of a pair of knitted booties from a booklet that once belonged to Flora Campbell Chandler (1884–1965).
With the simplest of tools and materials, a homemaker could turn a utilitarian accessory into something fanciful.
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Learn the story of this delicate crochet style.
Six wonderful connections between Austen, her novels, and needlework!
Over time, vintage and antique textiles can become worn and threadbare. Follow these simple steps to mend and repair your treasured quilt.
Needlework designs in the Lady’s Magazine (1770-1819) that are as appealing today as they were over 200 years ago.
From engraving to knitting, Weldon’s Practical Needlework is a wonderful source for inspiration.
