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Why Wool?

Can the fiber content of your thread affect the outcome of your project? See why wool is important to crewelwork.

A Collection of Lace Collars in Honor of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

One of the many things Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be remembered for is the iconic collars she wore with her black robes. In honor of the Supreme Court Justice, we’ve curated a collection of white lace collars from the pages of PieceWork.

PieceWork Winter 2022: Wool Wonders!

Join us on an adventure as we celebrate the versatility of wool!

Explore the Making of Traditional Felt Textiles Around the Globe

Wool felt is a natural insulator, making it the perfect fabric for shepherds’ cloaks in the mountainous regions of Turkey. Its strength and resistance to wear and tear make it a sensible base for the beautiful embroidered rugs of northern India.

Church Dolls: Seen but Not Heard

Simple items that created an entertaining toy and sometimes a lasting memento in the 1800’s.

Long Thread Podcast: Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo

Season 5, Episode 5: While living in Dharamshala, India, and volunteering for the Tibetan Central Administration, Leslie walked into a workshop and fell in love with a rare practice of pieced, stitched fiber art, the thangka.

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Timeless Tips and Techniques for Mending

Patching, darning, and mending are enduring ways to cover a weak or broken spot in your fabrics, prolong the life of a cherished garment, and to enjoy embellishing it at the same time. Explore each of them with this All Access exclusive guide.

Clever Cocoon Tassels

A creative embellishment adds to the silk weavings found in Laos.

A Stitch in Time: Algerian Eye and Eyelet Stitch

The Algerian eye and eyelet stitches have a long European history, appearing on some of the earliest samplers and clothing.

Tips for Practical Sock Knitting: French Heels Versus Dutch!

Nancy Bush uses two heel types frequently in her ebook Vintage Socks to Knit: the French heel and the Dutch heel.