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From about 1804 until 1844, young schoolgirls at Westtown School, a boarding school in Pennsylvania established by Quakers in 1799, embroidered globes, both terrestrial and celestial.

Loene McIntyre became a collector of antique needlework tools in the 1980s, and she’s still going strong.

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Asia. Pamela D. Toler introduces us to suzanis, embroidered dowry pieces from the region of Central Asia now known as Uzbekistan.

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Europe. Helene Baine Cincebeaux introduces us to the beautiful beadwork of Central Europe.

The sixth stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Australia. Mary Polityka Bush introduces us to The Ladies of Missalongh.

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is South America. Follow tour guide for the Americas, Cynthia Lecount Samaké, and head south to the Andes.

The next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is North America. Cynthia Lecount Samaké introduces us to the red huipiles (traditional square-cut blouses) worn by the women of Patzún in Guatemala.

Here are two wooden combs, their handmade components lashed together and decorated with handspun thread. The dark comb, adorned with macaw feathers, came from the Shipibo, a people indigenous to the Ucayali river valley of eastern Peru.

Do you need some extra-sturdy socks for the winter months? Double knit those heels and toes the Weldon’s way to keep your feet safe and warm.

Whip up a Fascinator from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for a special head covering, or make it larger, and wear it around your neck or shoulders.