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Buttons to Embroider and Needle Tat

Christen combined two great needlework techniques into one stunning button.

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Threads of Tradition: The Story of the Green Family’s Wedding Veil

By incorporating the tradition of using Mary Elizabeth Mulligan’s veil in wedding celebrations through the generations, the Green family enjoyed and honored the lace and gained some wonderful memories.

Knitted Together Through Time

Joseph Sheldon Long fell ill during World War I, and his occupational therapy of choice was knitting.

Why Man-Made Fibers May Make a Poor Choice for Heirloom Textiles

A textile conservationist makes a passionate case for using natural fibers for treasured knitted and crocheted projects.

Long Thread Podcast: Penelope Hemingway, Needlework Historian

Season 2, Episode 9: In the back rooms of Yorkshire's archives and museums, textile treasures await an understanding historian.

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An Indigo Stitch-Resist Scarf to Make

Give dyeing with indigo a try! This striking scarf features resist patterns made by folding, stitching, and pleating.

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Reins for Children

Delight in the vintage charm of Weldon's Practical Needlework and this re-creation from Franklin Habit.

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To Darn or Not to Darn

The question is, does one darn or patch? Each mending job calls for a different technique. The size and location of the damage determines which one should choose.

The Case of a Sodha Rajput Masala Bag

An embroidered bag from Chitra’s collection raises questions about its origins.

Soulful Samplers: Remembering My Mother’s Needlework

A mother’s stitched samplers provided comfort and inspiration during the pandemic.