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Trimmings: “A Dainty Empire Gown with Cap to Match” by Addie May Bodwell

The author re-creates a 1918 pattern for tatted medallions to make a delicate lace trim.

Dissection of a Lace Pattern

How to separate out a motif to inspire your own designs

Revamping Victorian Lace

Use the lace patterns in Weldon's Practical Knitter as a foundation for your own lace variations.

Long Thread Podcast: Dr. Susan Kay-Williams

Season 3, Episode 9: The venerable British needlework institution teaches its students to stitch selfies, coronation robes, and everything between.

20th-Century Embroidered Pincushions

Embroidered pincushions are further embellished with coordinating pins for a beautiful and practical sewing aid.

Trimmings: Chantilly Border to Tat

This border is useful for trimming underlinen, pinafores, and many other purposes.

The Long Thread: Stella Ruhe

Stella Ruhe, Knitwear Designer and Author

The Process of Being Creative

Exploring the hands-to-brain connections

Enraptured by the Stars

Author Barbara Morrison shares the inspiration behind her embroidered star objects