Tapestry


A Medallion of Frisado de Valladolid-Style Lace to Stitch

PieceWork’s 11th-annual Lace Issue, May/June 2018, explores lace techniques from around the world. Carolyn Wetzel’s stellar frisado de Valladolid-style lace medallion is the perfect introduction to a centuries-old Spanish technique.

Media Picks: The Hand-Stitched Surface Review

Want to learn about the newest books and videos related to weaving and other textiles? Make sure to check out Handwoven’s Media Picks department every issue. This book review comes from the January/February 2018 issue.

A Stitch in Time: The Chevron Stitch

The chevron shape was used extensively in heraldic flags, banners, and woven tapestries. Thread a needle and try embroidering chevron stitch.

A Stitch in Time: The Queen Stitch

The complex, counted-thread queen stitch (American) is also known as the rococo (English) and renaissance stitches.

Nature-Inspired Stitchwork

Nature-inspired stitchwork spans the globe and is captured in Elizabethan tapestries and depicted in intricate embroidered Chinese Imperial Rank Badges. Issue after issue, PieceWork rejoices in nature’s glory and timeless splendor.

William Morris, Embroiderer

The role William Morris played in the development of the Arts and Crafts movement alone elevates him to star status.

The Hidden Makers of Mongolian Textiles

In the special issue Folk Knitting, the hidden stories of knitting and fabric from around the world come to light.