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Mending—Facing What Is and Doing the Work

The meditative pull of thread through knitted fabric reveals how the act of mending can be a transformative form of self-care.

What Is Bobbin Lace?

Learn about this varied lacemaking technique that developed all over the world and how you can try it, too!

Learn How One Navajo Family Is Keeping Natural Dyeing Traditions Alive

An homage to one of the Navajo Nation's most accomplished dyers and cultural keepers.

Long Thread Podcast: Sarah Pedlow, ThreadWritten

Season 13, Episode 1: Bewitched by embroidered pieces she saw in a museum, Sarah Pedlow followed the thread to a new culture and a new calling.

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A New Glove eBook of Classic Knitting and Crochet Patterns

We’re thrilled to share our newest eBook release, In Good Hands: Five Historical Glove Patterns, a collection that celebrates the artistry and cultural history of handmade gloves.

Embroidered and Woven Treasures from Our Readers’ Hands

From regal King Tut to magical fairy tales, readers from around the world share their stitched creations.

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Make an Arts and Crafts Inspired Kimono

Add to your crochet skills—and your wardrobe—with this lacy project.

Enjoy Shetland’s Cinderella Story, Told Through Knitted Lace

Learn how the knitted lace motifs on a gorgeous shawl tell the folktale of Essy Pattle--Shetland’s Cinderella—and how you can knit it, too!

Long Thread Podcast: Nicole Nehrig, Psychologist & Crafter

Season 12, Episode 10: In her study of women’s lives and needlework, Nicole Nehrig explores the many ways that needle and thread give life meaning.

A Celebration of Museums: Call for Submissions, Fall 2026

From textile treasures to historic artifacts, museums hold endless inspiration. We’re seeking your article and project proposals inspired by your favorite museum collections.