In online communities, crafters vent their frustration with friends, family, and even strangers who devalue the time invested in making something by hand.
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Two counterpane squares from Weldon's Practical Needlework were the beginning of a year-long knitting journey.
Sara Lamb doesn't know when great-aunt Gladys knitted this cloth, but she's used it for more than twenty years, ever since she found it in the case.
Almost 200 different products were manufactured by the woodworkers in Mauchline, Scotland, including collectible sewing accessories.
Enjoy this delightful tatting project from the November 1925 issue of Needlecraft Magazine.
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Knit this charming set from the Spring 2020 issue of PieceWork. The yarn features fiber from a historic sheep breed.
Deborah has lived in Guatemala for more than 20 years, working with local makers. But in November 2020, Guatemala was hit by two powerful hurricanes, and now she finds herself in the role of relief worker.
Laurann Gilbertson, Chief Curator, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum