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Diminutive Adornments

Ladies’ Handkerchiefs in the Early to Mid-Twentieth Century

Long Thread Podcast: Julia Gomez, Colcha Embroidery

Season 11, Episode 1: Inspired by the history of her hometown of Santa Fe, teacher Julia Gomez preserves and celebrates the rustic homespun, handwoven fiber art known as colcha embroidery.

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Welsh Lace Trim to Crochet

Toni Rexroat re-created the pattern from one of the pieces of lace brought to Oklahoma from Wales by Linda Ligon’s mother’s stepmother. Here is the lovely result.

Postcard from Scotland: A Knitting Cabaret at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Enjoy a dazzling display of color and craft that happens every August.

A Crochet Sample Book

Before published patterns, sample books provided a way for stitch patterns to be collected and shared.

Modern Victorian Knitting

Antique patterns make a wonderful starting point to create new designs.

The Resurgence of Doilies

Doilies are regaining popularity—no longer your great-aunt’s dust collectors, they’re now cool vintage décor.

The Warm Embrace Project

“Come From Away” Comes Home

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A Hat in Tapestry Crochet

Learn a different way to crochet with this subscriber-exclusive pattern!