Tapestry

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Hats of Foumban

For the 11th-annual Lace Issue of PieceWork, May/June 2018, Pat Olski shares her adaptation of two timeless Irish crochet buttons to make.

Sew this delightful pocketbook with optional embroidered cover.

During the mid- to late-eighteenth century, drizzling became quite the fashion in France to carefully remove gold and silver threads from other textiles so they could be sold.

I was interested in the traditional beaded, embroidered, and sequined ceremonial tapestries called kalagas (a Sanskrit term for Indian wall hangings), and we had begun our tour of their manufacture by watching the sequin makers.

His firm turned the Industrial Revolution on its head, returning focus to and respect for handwork. Explore the origins of his design influence.

Discover the colorful origins of the venerable Maison Sajou--a French design and needlework workshop, with a legacy that continues to intrigue stitchers today.

Looking for a more textured option to add to your cross stitch?

Learn how versatile the running stitch can be, a stitch that dates back to the beginning of sewing itself.