The origins of the simple, yet striking, bargello stitch remain clouded in mystery, but its popularity has spanned centuries.
During the mid-twentieth century, department stores capitalized on knitting’s soaring popularity with free instruction from knitting experts.
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Andrea Wong’s miniature Portuguese stocking, from the January/February 2017 issue of PieceWork, is based on socks in the classic style of those from Serra D’Ossa, Portugal.
When Dawn bought her first antique friend in need book, she was attracted to its sweet, sewing-themed pockets, which are finished with braid trim on the pocket flap edges and labeled for the various contents held inside.
Set off on a textile adventure with PieceWork Winter 2020 and read about the threads that connect our needlework traditions.
Anu Raud's animals each have a unique personality and were designed to teach children about Estonian culture and traditions.
Galina Khmeleva will remember the many months she spent under Olga Fedorova’s careful tutelage and watchful eyes while a guest in Olga’s home in Orenburg, Russia, perfecting her lace-knitting skills.
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Nancy Bush’s circular capelet is a different shape from a traditional knitted-lace shawl or scarf from Haapsalu, but this modern interpretation still includes the iconic nupps.
Send PieceWork your article and project proposals for the Fall 2021 issue and help us share the stories of how textiles have acted as an instrument of change.
Mary Nicolaides shares the story of her family's connection to tatting and the handmade shuttles made by her grandfather for her grandmother.