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Essy Pattle: A Shetland Cinderella Stole to Knit

Discover the motifs in Hazel Carter's knitted shawl and how they represent the story of Essy Pattle, known as the Shetland Cinderella.

A Huck Towel to Embroider

With its vibrant, geometric designs, the huck towel is a colorful icon of mid-twentieth-century kitchens.

Lost in Translation

Vintage vs. Modern and Left vs. Right

PieceWork Winter 2021: Needlework, All Buttoned Up

Our closure issue takes a look at the subject both in a literal and cultural sense.

Long Thread Podcast: Laurann Gilbertson

Season 3, Episode 7: As the curator of Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, Laurann Gilbertson has a dream job for lovers of historic textiles.

How to Safely Store (Most) Textiles: Part 3

Learn how to safely store your textiles and how to combat the three enemies of cloth.

The Art of Crocheting

What?! There are vintage patterns other than Weldon's?

Knit Nostalgia with Laura Ingalls's Petticoat Lace

Looking back to when PieceWork and Little House on the Prairie met and gave us a nostalgic moment.

How to Store (Most) Textiles Safely: Part 2

Cleaning textiles is important before storing them—but only if it can be done safely.

Migration—Call for Submissions PieceWork Fall 2022

Our Fall issue will trace the history of needlework and makers on the move. Join us as we explore trade routes, multi-generational traditions, and the evolution of techniques. Send PieceWork your article and project proposals for the Fall 2022 issue.