One of the most patriotic symbols of World War I were the knitting bags carried by women everywhere.
From practical to fanciful, samplers are a great way to study crafts of the past.
Season 9, Episode 7: If you couldn’t finish your needlework or craft project, what would become of it? A volunteer organization founded by two knitters wants to make sure it gets into the hands of your loved ones.
Belgium was known to have the greatest lacemaking centers in all of Northern Europe.
Jehane bought vintage needlework, such as dresser scarves, and stitched new life into them.
Season 9, Episode 6: How does a textile tradition die—and how can it be saved? Hawaiian quilting developed as a unique art less than two centuries ago, but a tradition of secrecy put it in danger until one woman decided to preserve it.
Doilies are regaining popularity—no longer your great-aunt’s dust collectors, they’re now cool vintage décor.