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The Feet of A Divided Nation

I have worn out three pairs of shoes . . . and a part of the time my feet have had nothing between them and the rough stones.

Princess Mary Stuart becomes Mary, Queen of Scots

On December 14, 1542, Princess Mary Stuart becomes Mary, Queen of Scots. Here’s the needlework connection to this event.

5 Sock Patterns for Lazy Women

The sock patterns I’ve listed here are not for lazy women by any means.

Practical Socks in the 5th Century

Here is an excerpt from Charlotte Booth’s article, “Re-Creating Ancient Egyptian Socks,” from the November/December 2011 issue of PieceWork.

A Passion for Pence Jugs

These little knitted jugs are generally about 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) high, often knitted in the round in two colors, in stripes, using fine yarn and fine needles.

Weldon’s Mystery Project: Knitted Collar

Have you been knitting along with our Weldon’s mystery project series?

This Week in History: The Unsinkable Molly Brown

The caption reads: Molly Brown, the unsinkable daughter of an Irish immigrant, wears a dress lavishly trimmed with Irish crochet.

A Family Tradition: Clones Lace Christening Robe and Bonnet

It was in these desperate and demoralizing times that women, through their artistic and delicate hands, created the singular craft of Clones lace.

Victorian Embroidery Stitches: Three Kinds of Knots

Practical Linen Embroidery, First Series, contains illustrations for numerous elegant stitches to adorn and embellish the Victorian home. Personally, I am a big fan of knots and included within are three ways for working knots.

Norwegian Knitwear: How Did It Become Iconic Skiwear?

When and how did traditional Norwegian knitting designs cross cultural and national boundaries to enter American fashion and become an icon for American skiing?