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The Enduring Lure of Pincushions

Over the years, we have had a variety of PieceWork contests for our readers to showcase their stellar needlework skills. The inaugural contest featuring pincushions was among the most popular—a testament to the importance of this needlework necessity.

Life Lessons in Needlework

This article offers beautiful perspective on life and perseverance and how needlework history provides so many lesssons that can inspire us today.

A Stitch in Time: Split Stitch

The split stitch is one of the oldest and simplest of the basic embroidery stitches, visually resembling a small compact chain stitch, but with a much narrower and flatter appearance.

Knitting Traditions 2018: Directoire Top

If you enjoy making clothing with vintage flair, check out Jennifer Wood’s Directoire Top from Knitting Traditions 2018.

Last Week in History: Ellis Island Immigration Museum

The Ellis Island Immigration Station reopens after extensive restoration and becomes the Ellis Island Immigration Museum.

Operation Kid Knit’s Heelless Spiral Socks

Mindy Dickler, granddaughter of Rose and William Sneider, who owned The Yarn Shop in Asbury Park, New Jersey, shared the introduction below to go with the Operation Kid Knit sock pattern Rose designed for the Ladies’ Home Journal.

Egyptian Socks to Knit

This project was adapted from Nancy Bush’s Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwear. In addition to the Egyptian Socks, there were patterns for seventeen other designs, all inspired by traditional, historic references.

Knitting Traditions 2018: Collecting Bag

The Collecting Bag can hold gear for all your adventures, from camping to hiking to the farmers market.

Knitting Traditions 2018: Tree Line Henley

This lovely layering piece is lightweight, soft, and breathable, knitted in two alpaca/bamboo blend yarns.

Pattern of the Week: Suffragette's Coat

The Suffragette’s Coat combines drama, fine details, and history.